Houston, TX · Harris County
Petition Circulator Affidavit (Non-Registered/Non-Resident)
A sworn affidavit non-registered or non-resident circulators file to verify signatures on Houston initiative, referendum, or recall petitions.
- 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
Under the Houston City Charter, every signature on an initiative, referendum, or recall petition must be notarized or verified by this affidavit when the person collecting signatures is not a registered voter or resident of the city. The circulator swears the signatures were made in their presence and are genuine, with the statement sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Petition circulators who are not registered voters or residents of the City of Houston and are collecting signatures for an initiative, referendum, or recall petition.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit contains a full Texas jurat (STATE OF TEXAS, COUNTY OF HARRIS, sworn to and subscribed before me) that must be completed by a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Circulator Affidavit from the Houston City Secretary's Elections page.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your name and the petition details before your notary session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Swear and sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary by video.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with the petition at the Houston City Secretary's office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Houston. 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 my Houston circulator affidavit notarized?
- Complete the affidavit confirming the signatures were made in your presence, then book an online notary session to sign before a notary by video.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- Yes, if you are not a registered voter or resident of Houston, this affidavit must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public in place of notarizing each individual petition signature.
- Who needs to use this affidavit instead of notarizing each signature?
- Circulators of initiative, referendum, or recall petitions who are not registered voters or residents of the City of Houston.
- What City Charter provisions govern this affidavit?
- Articles VII-a and VII-b, and Article IX, Section 3 of the Houston City Charter; check with the City Secretary's office if unsure which article applies to your petition.