City of Watertown, NY · Jefferson County
Commissioner of Deeds Application
This application lets a person request appointment as a Commissioner of Deeds for the City of Watertown and is submitted to the City Clerk with the required fee.
- 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 application asks the applicant to swear that they meet the listed qualifications and that the statements provided are true. Submit the completed form and the $25 fee to the City Clerk’s Office; if the City Council approves the appointment by resolution, a certificate will be mailed. The instructions say to file that certificate with an oath of office at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office.
Who needs it
A person seeking appointment as a Commissioner of Deeds for the City of Watertown must complete this application and submit it to the City Clerk.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the applicant signs and swears to the application before a notary public or Commissioner of Deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Commissioner of Deeds Application from the City of Watertown.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant details and qualifications, and review the statements before signing.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notarization session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and $25 fee to the City Clerk’s Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Watertown. 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 submit the Commissioner of Deeds application?
- Submit the completed application and $25 fee to the Watertown City Clerk’s Office. If approved by Council resolution, the certificate is mailed to you; file it with an oath of office at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The application includes a jurat and says it must be sworn to before a notary public or Commissioner of Deeds.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the City Clerk if you are unsure whether a remotely notarized application meets its submission requirements.
- What should I do if I am unsure about the filing steps?
- Review the application instructions, which direct applicants to submit the form and fee to the City Clerk and, after approval, file the certificate with an oath of office at the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Commissioner of Deeds Application in other New York cities
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