Bridgeport, WV · Harrison County
Write-In Candidate Certificate of Announcement
This two-page certificate lets an eligible person announce a write-in candidacy by providing candidate, office, residence, and contact information and filing the sworn form 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 certificate records the election and office sought, the candidate’s legal name and ballot-list name, voter eligibility, residence, and contact information. The candidate swears that they are running in good faith, are qualified to hold the office, and that the information is true. The instructions say to file with the proper filing officer by the stated deadline; this copy lists 2022 election dates and deadlines, so check current requirements before filing.
Who needs it
An eligible person seeking election to an office by write-in votes uses this certificate to announce their candidacy under oath to the proper filing officer.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the candidate must sign the certificate before a notary public or other official authorized to give oaths.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Download the two-page Write-In Candidate Certificate of Announcement and check that you have the current version.
- 2
Complete the Candidate Information
Enter the election, office sought, candidate names, voter-residence details, and requested contact information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the oath.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certificate during the online session so the notary can complete the subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Filing Officer
File the completed certificate with the proper filing officer by the applicable deadline; verify current instructions before submission.
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 this write-in candidate certificate?
- Fill in the election, office, candidate, voter-residence, and contact details. Sign the oath before a notary, then submit the completed certificate to the proper filing officer by the current deadline.
- 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 jurat for the notary or another official authorized to give oaths.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- West Virginia law authorizes remote online notarization by eligible, registered notaries. A commissioned online notary can explain the video-signing process; check that the filing office accepts the notarized document.
- Where do I file the completed certificate?
- The instructions direct candidates to file with the proper filing officer and give election-specific deadlines. Confirm the correct office and current deadline with the city or county clerk if unsure.