Plumas County Clerk-Recorder
Elections Division - Election Forms

520 Main Street, Room 102
Quincy, CA.  95971
(530) 283-6256 or (530) 283-6129
(530) 283-6155 - FAX

The Declaration of Candidacy is the official nomination document, wherein the candidate indicates how his/her name and ballot designation is to appear on the ballot.  Additionally, the candidate declares that he/she meets the statutory and/or constitutional qualifications for the office sought, and that if nominated, the candidate will accept the nomination and not withdraw.

The Oath of Office on the Declaration of Candidacy form must be taken and signed by the candidate before a person authorized to administer oaths.  The election officials and notaries public are so authorized.

The candidate is required to execute the Declaration of Candidacy in the office of the elections official, unless a written statement is signed and dated by the candidate designating a person to receive the Declaration of Candidacy form from the elections official and deliver it to the candidate.  The written statement from the candidate shall include the language indicating that the candidate is aware that the Declaration of Candidacy must be properly executed and delivered to the elections official in the county of the candidate's residence by the 88th day prior to the general election.  (Election Code 8020, 8028, 8101, 8105)

For questions or comments about our web page contact our Webmaster