Georgetown, NY · Madison County
Certificate of Residence
Students apply for a Certificate of Residence to request the resident tuition rate at a New York State community college outside their home county.
What this form is
This application asks a student to provide personal, address, residency, and community college information to request a Certificate of Residence from their home county. Students use the certificate to seek the resident tuition rate at a New York State community college. The form explains that students must obtain the certificate within 60 days before registration and submit it to the college promptly after the county issues it.
Who needs it
Students attending or registering at a New York State community college who seek the resident tuition rate and need a certificate from their home county should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form may be submitted online, in person, or by mail to the home county treasurer’s office. After receiving the certificate, promptly send it to your community college.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document 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 Application
Download the Certificate of Residence application.
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Complete The Form
Provide the requested student, contact, address, college, and residency information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Residency Proof
Gather proof of residency in New York State and your home county, as directed by the application.
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Submit To The County
Submit the application online, in person, or by mail to your home county treasurer’s office.
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Send The Certificate To Your College
After receiving the certificate from the county, promptly send it to your community college.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Residence application?
- No. The document says the application does not have to be notarized; the signer signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Residence application?
- Submit it online, in person, or by mail to your home county treasurer’s office. After the county issues the certificate, promptly send it to your community college.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for student contact and address information, community college details, New York State and county residency history, and a signature and date.
- When should I obtain the certificate?
- The document says to obtain it no more than 60 days before registering for the term. It also states that the certificate is valid for one year from issuance.