Johnson City, TX · Blanco County
Application for a Place on the General Election Ballot
The Texas Secretary of State's prescribed candidacy application and sworn oath, filed with the City Secretary by anyone seeking a place on the Johnson City general election ballot.
- 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 in Johnson City must file this Secretary of State-prescribed form with the City Secretary, swearing they meet the constitutional and statutory qualifications for the office sought, including citizenship, the absence of a disqualifying felony conviction, and awareness of the nepotism law. The candidate's oath must be sworn and subscribed before an officer authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary public, who signs and seals the application.
Who needs it
Anyone filing as a candidate for a place on the Johnson City general election ballot.
Why it needs a notary
The oath reads 'Before me, the undersigned authority... duly sworn... Sworn to and subscribed before me,' with a seal line for the officer administering the oath, per Texas Election Code Section 141.031.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for a Place on the General Election Ballot from the City of Johnson City website.
- 2
Complete the Candidate Information
Fill in the office sought, your name as it should appear on the ballot, and residency details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a Rush Notary video appointment to have your candidate oath administered by a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Present ID and sign while the notary administers the oath and completes the jurat and seal.
- 5
Submit to the City Secretary
File the sworn application with the Johnson City Secretary before the statutory filing deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Johnson City. 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 notarize a Johnson City candidate application?
- Complete the application and candidate oath, then book a video session with a commissioned online notary who verifies your ID and administers the sworn oath.
- Do I need my oath sworn for a Texas ballot application?
- Yes. The Secretary of State-prescribed form requires the candidate's oath to be sworn and subscribed before an officer authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary public.
- Can an online notary administer this candidate oath?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018, so a commissioned online notary can administer the oath; check with the City Secretary if unsure about filing deadlines or requirements.
- When is the filing deadline for this application?
- Generally 5:00 p.m. 78 days prior to election day for a uniform election date; the application cannot be filed earlier than 30 days before that deadline.