Española, NM · Rio Arriba County
Declaration of Intent to Be a Write-In Candidate
This sworn declaration identifies a person seeking write-in candidacy in a municipal officer election and is filed by the candidate for the office and area they seek to represent.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Española · Española, Rio Arriba County, New Mexico
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- espanolanmusa.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form records the candidate’s name, voter registration and residence details, office sought, and statements about eligibility and qualification. The candidate signs under oath to declare an intent to seek write-in candidacy in the municipal officer election held in March of the filing year; the form does not state a filing deadline or submission location.
Who needs it
A person seeking to run as a write-in candidate for an office in the municipal officer election should complete and file this declaration.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a state-and-county jurat stating it was signed and sworn to or affirmed before a notarial officer; the declarant signs before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Declaration of Intent to Be a Write-In Candidate for the 2026 municipal officer election.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your candidate and voter registration details, residence, office sought, contact information, and the state and county.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the form’s sworn declaration.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the declaration in the online notary’s presence and take the oath or affirmation for the jurat.
- 5
Submit The Form
Submit the completed declaration to the appropriate city election office; check with the city if you are unsure where to file.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Española. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get this write-in candidate declaration notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book an online appointment. Sign the declaration during your video session with a commissioned online notary, who completes the jurat.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the declaration is signed and sworn to or affirmed before a notarial officer. Sign during your appointment so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New Mexico allows its notarial officers to perform remote notarizations under NMSA 1978 §14-14A-5, effective January 1, 2022. Section 14-14A-10 recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized individuals of another state.
- Where do I file the completed declaration?
- The form text does not name a filing location. Check with the election office or confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.