Bridgeport, WV · Harrison County
Candidate Certificate of Announcement
This sworn candidate filing form announces a candidate’s office, election, residence, and ballot name; candidates complete and file it with the proper filing officer.
- 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
The form records a candidate’s election choice, office, legal and ballot names, residence, and other details, with additional fields for party affiliation or executive committee candidates when applicable. The form says candidates must submit a complete certificate under oath, pay the required fee, and file with the proper filing officer within the filing period. Its printed dates and filing deadlines refer to the 2022 elections.
Who needs it
A person seeking nomination or election to an office in a West Virginia primary or general election uses this certificate to announce their candidacy.
Why it needs a notary
The candidate signs the sworn statement before a notary, who completes the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat and signs the notary block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Candidate Certificate of Announcement and review its instructions and election details.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Fields
Enter the candidate, office, residence, and other required information that applies to your candidacy.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the candidate statement during the online notarial session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Proper Filing Officer
File the completed certificate and required fee with the proper filing officer within the filing period.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bridgeport. 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 complete and notarize this candidate certificate?
- Complete the applicable fields, then sign the sworn statement before a commissioned online notary. The notary completes the jurat; file the certificate with the proper filing officer.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the candidate’s signature must be notarized and includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- West Virginia law authorizes remote online and remote ink notarization by eligible West Virginia notaries who separately register for those acts. A notarial act by an authorized officer of another state has the same effect under W. Va. Code §39-4-11.
- Where do I file the completed certificate?
- The form directs candidates to file with the proper filing officer and within the filing period. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.