Granite Shoals, TX · Burnet County
Candidate Application
This candidate application is for people seeking election to the Granite Shoals City Council or another listed city office and includes a sworn statement for the applicant.
- 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
Use this application to provide candidate and contact information, identify the office sought, and make sworn statements about eligibility and other matters described in the form. The form says an applicant must sign the statement before a notary and submit the application to the required filing official; consult the city’s instructions for applicable filing details and deadlines.
Who needs it
A person seeking election to the Granite Shoals City Council or another office listed on the application needs to complete and submit this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn candidate statement with a jurat; the candidate must sign and swear to the statement before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Candidate Application from the city’s form source.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Complete the candidate and office information and review the sworn statement.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the statement during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application to the appropriate filing official as directed by the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Granite Shoals. 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 candidate application?
- Fill in the application and candidate statement, then sign the sworn statement before a notary. Submit the completed application to the appropriate filing official according to the form’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form says the candidate must sign and swear to the statement before a notary. Do not sign that statement in advance of the notarization.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, and Texas recognizes acknowledgments taken by notaries of other states. Ask the filing official whether it will accept your remotely notarized application; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- The form requests candidate details, the office sought, contact information, and statements concerning eligibility and qualifications. It also contains a section for the filing official.