Sec. 6. Before the court or judge has jurisdiction to determine the application, the applicant must demonstrate:
(1) that at least two (2) freeholders, either of the county of the residence of the applicant or of the county of birth have:
(A) knowledge of the facts stated in the application; or
(B) reason to believe that the facts are true; and
(2) to the satisfaction of the court or the judge that the applicant meets the qualifications provided in this chapter for the filing of the application.