Benson, AZ · Cochise County
Affidavit of Qualification
This affidavit states a candidate’s qualifications for appointment to the Benson City Council and is completed by the candidate seeking that appointment.
- 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 asks a candidate to swear or affirm that they meet the stated qualifications for appointment to the Benson City Council, including residency in the city. It also provides spaces for residence and mailing addresses, the candidate’s signature, and a notary’s signature and seal. The candidate signs a separate statement acknowledging awareness of campaign finance and reporting laws.
Who needs it
A person seeking appointment as a Benson City Council member completes this affidavit to state their qualifications and provide their residence and mailing addresses.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn (or affirmed) jurat; the candidate signs the qualification statement before the notary, who dates and signs it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit of Qualification from the City of Benson.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Enter your name, residence address, and mailing address. Leave the notary section for your session.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Meet the notary over live audio-video and sign the qualification statement as directed.
- 5
Submit It to the City
After notarization, submit the completed affidavit to the City of Benson.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Benson. 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 the affidavit notarized?
- Complete the form, then book a Rush Notary session. A commissioned online notary meets with you over live audio-video, and you sign the affidavit during the session.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a subscribed-and-sworn (or affirmed) jurat, so the candidate signs the qualification statement before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 and recognizes notarial acts performed by notaries of other states. Rush Notary sessions are conducted over live audio-video by a commissioned online notary; confirm with the city if unsure.
- What does the affidavit ask me to state?
- It asks you to swear or affirm that you meet the stated qualifications for appointment to the Benson City Council, including being a city resident, and to provide residence and mailing addresses.