Red Lick, TX · Bowie County
Application for a Place on the Ballot
The sworn candidate application Red Lick residents file with the City Secretary to run for city office in a general election, requiring an oath before a notary or other authorized 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
This is the standard Texas Secretary of State candidate application (Election Code Chapters 143-144) that anyone seeking a place on the Red Lick city ballot must file. The applicant swears to eligibility requirements, including citizenship, mental capacity, and any felony history, and signs the oath before an officer authorized to administer oaths.
Who needs it
Any Red Lick resident who wants their name placed on the ballot for city council or another elected city office.
Why it needs a notary
The form requires the candidate to swear the oath and sign in the presence of an officer authorized to administer oaths, with a notarial or official seal affixed.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Application for a Place on the Ballot PDF from the Red Lick city website.
- 2
Fill In Your Information
Complete your name, office sought, residence address, and felony disclosure sections.
- 3
Book an Online Notary Session
Schedule a video session with a commissioned online notary at your convenience.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the oath while the notary witnesses electronically.
- 5
Submit to the City Secretary
File the notarized application with Red Lick's City Secretary before the deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Red Lick. 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
- Do I need this form notarized to run for Red Lick city council?
- Yes. The application includes a sworn oath that must be signed before an officer authorized to administer oaths, such as a notary, with a seal affixed before you file it.
- How do I get my Red Lick ballot application notarized online?
- Download the form, fill it out, then book a session with a commissioned online notary who will verify your ID and witness your signature over video.
- Can an out-of-state notary notarize this Texas election form?
- Texas law recognizes acknowledgments and jurats taken by notaries commissioned in other states, so a commissioned online notary can complete this jurat.
- Where do I file the completed application?
- Submit the signed, notarized application to the Red Lick City Secretary by the filing deadline set for the election; check with the city if you are unsure of the deadline.