Dalton, GA · Whitfield County
Affidavit of Candidate's Intent Not to Exceed $2,500 in Contributions and/or Expenditures
The Georgia campaign disclosure exemption affidavit local candidates file with the City of Dalton to avoid detailed campaign finance reporting, sworn before a notary.
- 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
Candidates for city office who do not intend to accept or spend more than $2,500 in a campaign cycle can file this affidavit under O.C.G.A. §21-5-34(d) instead of detailed campaign contribution disclosure reports. The affidavit must be signed and notarized, and exceeding the threshold later requires the candidate to begin filing standard disclosure reports.
Who needs it
Candidates for City of Dalton office whose campaign contributions and expenditures will stay under $2,500.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit's signature must be sworn before a notary, per its jurat and commission-expiration block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Exemption Affidavit from the City of Dalton.
- 2
Fill It Out
Enter your name, office sought, and the jurisdiction.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the affidavit before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized affidavit with the City of Dalton.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Dalton. 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
- Who can file this affidavit instead of full campaign reports?
- Candidates who do not intend to accept or spend more than $2,500 combined during the election cycle, under O.C.G.A. §21-5-34.
- Do I need a notary for this affidavit?
- Yes, the affidavit must be signed and sworn before a notary.
- What happens if I exceed $2,500 later?
- You must begin filing standard campaign contribution disclosure reports once you exceed the threshold.
- How do I notarize this online?
- Upload the completed affidavit, verify your ID, and sign it live with a remote online notary.