Daingerfield, TX · Morris County
Application For A Place On The Ballot For A Special Election
This application lets a candidate request a place on a special-election ballot and provide the required office, residence, eligibility, and contact information for filing.
- 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
A candidate uses this form to request placement on the official ballot for a special election and provide information such as the office sought, residence history, and felony conviction status. The form is addressed to the city secretary or board secretary and says an application may be filed only after the election is ordered; the filing deadline is governed by the election order and applicable instructions.
Who needs it
A person seeking a place on a special-election ballot for a city, school district, or other political subdivision uses this application to provide candidate information.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the special-election ballot application and review its instructions and required fields.
- 2
Fill In Candidate Information
Complete the candidate, office, residence, eligibility, and contact sections that apply to you.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn candidate signature.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The Filing Officer
Send the completed application and any required accompanying materials to the appropriate city or board 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 special-election application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the candidate jurat during the video session and submit the completed application to the filing officer.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- The candidate signature is followed by a sworn-to-and-subscribed-before-me jurat. School district trustee candidates also have a separate oath in the designated box.
- Can a remote online notary notarize this Texas form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization by video; confirm with the city if unsure.
- When can I file a special-election application?
- The form says an application may not be filed until after the special election is ordered. It also directs candidates to the election order and applicable filing-deadline instructions.