Springport, NY · Cayuga County
Proof of Residency Affidavit and Application for Certificate of Residence
This affidavit and application documents a student’s New York and Cayuga County residency for people seeking a certificate of residence to attend a qualifying SUNY community college outside Cayuga County.
- 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 apply to the Cayuga County Treasurer for a certificate of residence for community college charges. The applicant states their residency history, planned college and semester, then signs the affidavit before a notary or Commissioner of Deeds. The form also has a separate section for the town or city to verify residency. The directions say to obtain that verification before submitting the application and to apply within the stated time window before classes begin.
Who needs it
A student seeking a Cayuga County certificate of residence for a two-year SUNY community college outside the county needs to complete and submit this application.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Proof of Residency Affidavit and Application for Certificate of Residence.
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Complete The Form
Enter your residency history, planned college, semester and academic year. Leave the signature blank until notarization.
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Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and have photo ID ready.
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Get Local Verification
Take the completed form and proof of residency to your town office or city hall for verification.
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Submit To The County
Mail or bring the application to the Cayuga County Treasurer’s Office following the form’s directions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Springport. 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 apply for a Cayuga County certificate of residence?
- Complete the application, sign before a notary or Commissioner of Deeds, and obtain town or city residency verification. Then mail or bring it to the Cayuga County Treasurer’s Office as directed.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says not to sign until you are in front of a Notary Public or Commissioner of Deeds and asks for your signature before the notarial jurat.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Check with the Cayuga County Treasurer’s Office about accepting a remotely notarized application before submitting it.
- What should I bring for town residency verification?
- The directions say to bring photo ID showing your residence address or other proof of residency. Contact the town office or city hall for acceptable proof; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.