Lake Worth, TX · Tarrant County
Application Affidavit for Candidate for Office
This affidavit lets a person seeking Lake Worth city office declare their qualifications and request that their name appear on the official ballot for the next city election.
- 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 a place on the official ballot and swear to qualifications including age, voter registration, Lake Worth residency, and other eligibility statements. The form also states that the candidate must forfeit office if they cease to meet the listed qualifications or are convicted of a felony while in office. The City Secretary completes the receipt section after receiving the application.
Who needs it
A person seeking Lake Worth city office who wants their name printed on the official ballot for the next city election needs this application affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, and the candidate signs the affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Application Affidavit for Candidate for Office from the City of Lake Worth.
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Fill In Your Information
Complete the candidate, office, age, and other declaration fields, but wait to sign.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization appointment with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the City
Send or deliver the notarized application to the City of Lake Worth and follow its filing instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Lake Worth. 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 affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, then sign it during a video appointment with a commissioned online notary. Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit before meeting the notary?
- No. The form says it must be subscribed and sworn to before a notary, so sign during the notarial appointment.
- What qualifications does the form ask me to declare?
- It asks you to declare, among other things, that you meet the stated age and residency requirements, are a registered Lake Worth voter, and satisfy the listed office-holding and other eligibility conditions.
- Can I submit this form after notarization?
- The form includes a section for the City Secretary to record when the application was received. Ask the city about filing procedures or timing; confirm with the city if unsure.