Hartland, NY · Niagara County
Agricultural Assessment Written Lease Affidavit
This affidavit documents a written lease of agricultural land and, when needed, certifies the renter’s eligibility for an agricultural assessment for submission with an application.
- 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 when rented agricultural land is part of an agricultural assessment application and the landowner’s production alone does not meet the stated average gross sales requirement. The affidavit records the lease term and acreage used by the renter; its second side certifies the renter’s eligibility when the lessee does not participate in the agricultural assessment program. Attach the affidavit or a copy of the written lease to form RP-305 or RP-305-r, as applicable.
Who needs it
Landowners and renters may need this affidavit when applying for an agricultural assessment based on rented land and the application instructions call for it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get form RP-305-c and review its instructions to determine whether you need to complete the second side.
- 2
Fill In The Lease Details
Enter the landowner and renter information, acreage, and written lease dates. Complete the eligibility statement when applicable.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the signer or signers who must swear to the form.
- 4
Sign On Video
Wait to sign until the notary directs you during the live video session.
- 5
Submit With Your Application
Attach the affidavit or a copy of the written lease to form RP-305 or RP-305-r, as applicable.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hartland. 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 get the agricultural lease affidavit notarized?
- Complete the applicable sections, then book a commissioned online notary. The required signer or signers sign and swear to the statements during a video session.
- Do I need to complete the second side?
- The form says to use the second side only when the lessee does not participate in the agricultural assessment program. Check the form instructions and your application circumstances.
- Who signs this affidavit before a notary?
- The landowner (lessor) and renter (lessee) have separate sworn-to-before-me blocks on the lease statement. The eligibility statement on the second side also has a jurat block for the renter.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept the remotely notarized form.
- What should I submit with this affidavit?
- The instructions say to attach either this affidavit attesting to the written lease or a copy of the relevant written lease to the agricultural assessment application, form RP-305 or RP-305-r.