Daingerfield, TX · Morris County
Application For A Place On The General Election Ballot
This application lets a candidate request a place on a general election ballot for a city, school district, or other political subdivision by providing required candidate information and sworn statements.
- 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
Candidates use this form to request that their name appear on the official general election ballot for an office in a city, school district, or other political subdivision. It collects contact and residence details, the office sought, eligibility information, and sworn statements, including an oath of office. The candidate submits the completed application to the city secretary or secretary of the board, along with any applicable filing fee or nominating petition and required supporting documents.
Who needs it
A person seeking a place on a general election ballot for a city office or an office in a school district or other political subdivision needs to complete this application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the general election ballot application and review its instructions and required fields.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete all required candidate information and statements; leave blank only fields marked optional.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary and have the completed form ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and take the required oath during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application, any applicable fee or nominating petition, and required supporting documents to the filing officer.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Daingerfield. 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 this candidate application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Sign and take the required oath during the session, and submit the application and any required attachments to the filing officer.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The form includes a jurat for the candidate’s signature and sworn statements. Sign and swear before an authorized officer administering the oath; confirm with the city if unsure which filing arrangements it accepts.
- Can I use an online notary for this Texas form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. Ask the filing officer whether it accepts the remotely notarized form before submitting.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form says to submit any applicable filing fee or a nominating petition in lieu of the fee. Candidates claiming release from felony-conviction disabilities must also provide proof, as described in the form.
Application For A Place On The General Election Ballot in other Texas cities
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