St. Clair, PA · Schuylkill County
Affidavit of Identity and Receipt of Filing
This candidate affidavit records personal and ballot information, certifications, and notarization for candidates filing for an office with the appropriate election filing official.
- 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 gathers candidate contact details, the office and term sought, ballot name, filing method, and applicable campaign-finance reporting information. The instructions say candidates seeking city or township offices file it with the city or township clerk; filing deadlines and the correct filing official depend on the office. The candidate must complete the certification and attestation, sign and date before a notary, and complete the notarization section.
Who needs it
Candidates filing for a city or township office use this affidavit and submit it to the city or township clerk, according to the form instructions.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a notary acknowledgment and commission block; the candidate signs and dates the affidavit in front of the notary, who completes the notarization.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Identity and Receipt of Filing and review its instructions, including which filing official handles the office you seek.
- 2
Complete The Candidate Sections
Fill in candidate details, office and ballot information, and the applicable certification information. Check that required fields are complete.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have the completed affidavit ready for review.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign and date the affidavit in front of the notary during the online session; the notary completes the notarization section.
- 5
Submit To The Filing Official
File the completed affidavit with the appropriate election official by the deadline stated in the form instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from St. Clair. 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 this candidate affidavit online?
- Complete the candidate and ballot sections, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign and date the affidavit during the video session so the notary can complete the notarization block.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The instructions say to sign and date the affidavit in front of a notary and complete the notarization. The form includes spaces for the notary’s signature, commission details, and notarization date.
- Where do I file the completed affidavit?
- The instructions say to file with the city or township clerk for city or township offices. The correct filing official and deadline depend on the office; confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.
- Can I change the affidavit after filing?
- The instructions state that a filed affidavit may not be altered. If changes are needed, an entirely new affidavit must be filed.
- Can I use online notarization in Pennsylvania?
- Pennsylvania permits its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Ask the filing official whether the notarized form will be accepted for your particular filing.