Gold Beach, OR · Curry County
Petition Circulator Affidavit
This affidavit appears in Gold Beach’s initiative and referendum code for a petition circulator to swear that signers signed in the circulator’s presence and provided information believed to be correct.
- 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
Gold Beach’s consolidated city codes include this affidavit for verifying signatures on initiative and referendum petitions. A circulator completes and signs it after collecting signatures, then swears to the statements before a notary; the code says petition signatures are not counted unless the circulator verifies the sheet using this affidavit. The form is embedded in the code rather than provided as a separate, fillable PDF.
Who needs it
A person circulating a Gold Beach initiative or referendum petition needs to complete this affidavit for each signature sheet they circulate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the City Code
Open Gold Beach’s consolidated city codes PDF and locate the petition signature-verification affidavit in Section 1.210.
- 2
Complete the Affidavit
Enter the circulator’s information and address, leaving the notarial section for the appointment.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit with the Petition
Provide the notarized affidavit with the signature sheet as directed by the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gold Beach. 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 notarize the petition circulator affidavit?
- Complete the affidavit for the signature sheet, then sign it during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized affidavit with the petition as directed by the city.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit says the circulator must be first duly sworn and includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” notarial block.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Oregon recognizes properly notarized remote online notarizations. The Oregon Secretary of State’s Remote and Electronic Notarization FAQ confirms that a properly notarized out-of-state RON document is valid in Oregon.
- Where do I submit the notarized affidavit?
- The code discusses depositing petition materials at the City Administrator’s office. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure about current submission instructions.