Saltaire, NY · Suffolk County
Certificate of Acceptance
This certificate records a candidate’s acceptance of a party designation or nomination for village office and is completed by the candidate for the General Village Election.
- 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 certificate identifies the candidate, residence, nominating party, office and any district, then records the candidate’s acceptance and consent to run as that party’s candidate. The form includes a dated candidate signature and a notarial acknowledgment, and its text refers to the General Village Election; consult Saltaire about filing timing and submission instructions for a particular election.
Who needs it
A person designated or nominated by a party for village office who is accepting that nomination and filing for the General Village Election needs this certificate.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a personal-appearance acknowledgment; the candidate named in the certificate signs and acknowledges the instrument before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Certificate of Acceptance from Saltaire’s official website.
- 2
Fill In the Candidate Details
Complete the candidate, address, party, office, district if applicable, and election date fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your completed form ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign and acknowledge the certificate as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Follow Saltaire’s instructions for filing the notarized certificate.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Saltaire. 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 complete the Certificate of Acceptance?
- Enter your name and address, party, office, any district, and the election date. Sign and date the certificate before the notary, then follow Saltaire’s filing instructions.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The certificate includes a notarial acknowledgment stating that the candidate personally appeared and acknowledged executing the instrument.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing on video.
- Where do I file the completed certificate?
- The form text does not provide filing instructions. Check with Saltaire for the applicable submission location and deadline; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.