Village of Colonie, NY · Albany County
Registration of Abandoned/Vacant Real Property
This form registers abandoned or vacant real property with the Village of Colonie and collects property, owner, mortgage holder, and property management contact information.
- 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
Use this form to register an abandoned or vacant property in the Village of Colonie. It asks for the property address and tax map number, along with contact details for the owner, mortgage holder, and property management company, if applicable. The form includes a notarial acknowledgment for an authorized signature; submit the completed registration to the Village using its current instructions.
Who needs it
A property owner or mortgage holder registering abandoned or vacant real property in the Village of Colonie needs this form and an authorized signature.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the property owner or mortgage holder signing as authorized must acknowledge the signature before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Village of Colonie Registration of Abandoned/Vacant Real Property form.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Complete the property address, tax map number, contact information, and other applicable fields.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the authorized property owner or mortgage holder signing the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and acknowledge the form during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the completed registration to the Village of Colonie using its current submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Colonie. 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 complete the vacant property registration?
- Enter the property address and tax map number, provide the requested owner, mortgage holder, and property management details, then have the authorized signer complete the acknowledgment before a notary.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block, so the authorized property owner or mortgage holder signs and acknowledges the signature before a notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Village if you are unsure whether it will accept your remotely notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed registration?
- The form identifies the Village of Colonie and provides Village Hall contact information. Confirm the current submission method and any registration fee with the Village; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.