Cortlandville, NY · Cortland County
Commercial Vacant Building Registration
Commercial property owners use this form to register a vacant building with the Town of Cortlandville under its Vacant Property Law.
What this form is
This form registers a vacant commercial building with the Town of Cortlandville under its Vacant Property Law. It asks for property, owner, management, lien holder, and responsible party information, along with a vacant building plan, security methods, utility providers and shutoff dates, and inspection permission. The form lists a $100 fee and requests a signature and date.
Who needs it
Owners registering a vacant commercial building under the Town of Cortlandville’s Vacant Property Law need this form.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Town of Cortlandville Building and Codes Department, 3577 Terrace Rd, Cortland, NY 13045. The form lists a $100 fee and says to make the check payable to the Town of Cortlandville.
About notarization
This registration is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Commercial Vacant Building Registration for a vacant commercial property.
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Complete The Registration
Provide property and contact information, select a vacant building plan, and describe building security and utility shutoff dates.
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Prepare Supporting Details
Attach additional sheets as needed and provide the requested details for the selected vacant building plan.
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Submit To The Town
Submit the signed and dated form to the Building and Codes Department at the listed address, with a $100 check payable to the Town.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Vacant Building Registration?
- No. The form calls for a signature and date, not notarization; it does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Commercial Vacant Building Registration?
- Submit it to the Town of Cortlandville Building and Codes Department at 3577 Terrace Rd, Cortland, NY 13045. The form lists a $100 fee, payable by check to the Town.
- What information does the registration request?
- It requests property, owner, property management, lien holder, and responsible party contact information, plus a vacant building plan, building security methods, utility providers and shutoff dates, and inspection permission.
- What vacant building plan options are listed?
- The form offers demolition, remaining vacant, or returning the building to occupancy. It requests details such as a demolition timeframe, securing and maintenance plans, or a rehabilitation plan and estimated completion time.
Need something notarized?
This Commercial Vacant Building Registration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cortlandville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.