Jasper, TN · Marion County
Mayor-Aldermanic Charter
This charter compilation includes a sample petition for an incorporation election, for registered voters in a proposed municipality to submit to the county election commission.
- 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 compilation explains the mayor-aldermanic charter and includes a sample petition asking the county election commission to hold an incorporation election. The sample calls for petitioners’ signatures and includes a certificate for a person who solicited them, with an acknowledgment before a notary. The text describes the petition and plan of services requirements; confirm with the county election commission which materials and procedures apply before filing.
Who needs it
Registered voters seeking an incorporation election may use the sample petition, with a signer certifying that petitioners signed in the solicitor’s presence.
Why it needs a notary
The sample petition carries an acknowledgment stating the signer personally appeared and acknowledged execution; that signer appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Charter
Download the mayor-aldermanic charter compilation and locate the sample petition and acknowledgment.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Fill in the proposed municipality, county, territory description, wards, plan of services, and petition details as applicable.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session for the solicitor who will sign the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the acknowledgment during the online notary session and follow the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the County Election Commission
Submit the petition and other required materials to the county election commission; check filing requirements before sending.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Jasper. 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
- What does this charter compilation include?
- It includes a sample petition asking the county election commission to hold an election on incorporation under the mayor-aldermanic charter, along with a petition-signature certificate and acknowledgment.
- Who signs before the notary?
- The sample acknowledgment is for the person who executed the instrument: the petition solicitor who certifies that the petitioners signed in that person’s presence.
- How do I complete the acknowledgment remotely?
- Complete the petition and solicitor’s certificate, then book a remote session. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely under Tennessee’s Online Notary Public Act, Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 8-16-301 to 8-16-313.
- Do I need to submit the entire charter compilation?
- The PDF is a charter compilation containing the sample petition, not a completed application. The text says the petition is filed with the county election commission; confirm with the city or town if unsure.