§ Ind. Code § 3-13-2-7Candidate written consent; required statements; time for filing

(a) The selection of a person as a candidate under this chapter is not effective
unless:
(1) the person's written consent is obtained and filed:
(A) in the office in which certificates and petitions of nomination must be filed; and
(B) when the certificate is filed; and
(2) the candidate has complied with any requirement under IC 3-8-1-33 to file a
statement of economic interests.
(b) A candidate's consent must include a statement that the candidate requests the name
on the candidate's voter registration record be the same as the name the candidate uses on the
consent. If there is a difference between the name on the candidate's consent and the name
on the candidate's voter registration record, the officer with whom the consent is filed shall
forward the information to the voter registration officer of the appropriate county as required
by IC 3-5-7-6(d). The voter registration officer of the appropriate county shall change the
name on the candidate's voter registration record to be the same as the name on the
candidate's consent.
(c) A candidate's consent must contain the following statements:
(1) A statement that the candidate has attached either of the following to the consent:
(A) A copy of a statement of economic interests, file stamped by the office required
to receive the statement of economic interests.
(B) A receipt or photocopy of a receipt showing that a statement of economic
interests has been filed.
This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office.
(2) A statement that the candidate understands that if the candidate is elected to the
office, the candidate may be required to obtain and file an individual surety bond before
serving in the office. This requirement does not apply to a candidate for a federal office
or legislative office.