Village of Colonie, NY · Albany County
Residential Occupancy Permit Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a legal property owner explain why a property or specified unit is exempt from the Village of Colonie’s Residential Occupancy Permit registration.
- 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
The property owner identifies the property and selects the exemption that applies, such as a non-rental property, a primary residence, or a unit occupied only by family members. The form states that if the circumstances change, the owner is responsible for registering units as rentals, which will then be subject to inspection and certification. Complete the affidavit when the property is not a rental property and submit it to the Village of Colonie Building Department.
Who needs it
A legal owner of a Village of Colonie property that is not a rental property and meets one of the exemptions listed on the affidavit needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment block; the property owner signs the affidavit, and the notary or Commissioner of Deeds completes the block.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Residential Occupancy Permit Exemption Affidavit from the Village of Colonie.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the owner and property details, then select the exemption that applies.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during your online notary session so the acknowledgment can be completed.
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Submit to the Village
Send the completed affidavit to the Village of Colonie Building Department.
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 exemption affidavit?
- Enter your name and property address, select the exemption that applies, and sign before a notary or Commissioner of Deeds. Submit the completed affidavit to the Village of Colonie Building Department.
- Do I need to notarize this affidavit?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment block for a notary or Commissioner of Deeds. Sign the affidavit before the notary completes that block.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. You can sign before a commissioned online notary by video.
- What if the property’s occupancy circumstances change?
- The affidavit says it is the owner’s responsibility to register units as rentals if the stated circumstances change; those units will then be subject to inspection and certification. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.