Rosenberg, TX · Fort Bend County
Petition for Initiative and Affidavit of Circulator
This initiative petition asks for enactment of an attached ordinance and includes an affidavit for the circulator, who swears or affirms that they witnessed each petition signature.
- 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 form to seek enactment of an ordinance attached as Exhibit A to the petition. The petition includes spaces for registered voters’ signatures and identifying information, followed by a circulator’s affidavit stating that the circulator personally witnessed each signature. The circulator signs the affidavit under oath before a notary when preparing the petition for submission to the city.
Who needs it
A circulator preparing an initiative petition seeking enactment of an attached ordinance needs to complete the affidavit and swear or affirm to the signatures witnessed.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a state jurat, and the circulator signs the affidavit and swears or affirms before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Petition
Get the initiative petition form and the ordinance to attach as Exhibit A.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Enter the ordinance caption and voter information, then complete the circulator affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm to the circulator affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed petition and attached ordinance to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rosenberg. 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 get the circulator affidavit notarized?
- Complete the petition details, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear or affirm to the affidavit during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the circulator’s affidavit is signed under oath before a notary public.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018. Ask the city about any submission requirements for this petition; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the circulator affirm?
- The circulator swears or affirms that they personally witnessed each signature and that each signature was made by the person it purports to be.