Village of Marcellus, NY · Onondaga County
Vacant Building Registration
This registration reports a vacant building, its owner and local contacts, and a plan for the property; the owner or agent files it with the Village of Marcellus Code Enforcement Officer.
- 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 Village requires the owner of a building or structure vacant for more than 120 consecutive days to file this registration and pay the registration fee. Submit it within 30 days, with a vacant building plan describing demolition, securing and maintaining the property, or rehabilitation. The form also requests property and ownership details, a local agent when no owner lives in Onondaga County, and an emergency contact.
Who needs it
An owner, or the owner's agent, must file when a building or structure has been vacant for more than 120 consecutive days.
Why it needs a notary
The certification section lists Owner/Agent, Notary, and Date fields; the owner or agent completing the certification signs before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Village of Marcellus Vacant Building Registration.
- 2
Fill Out the Registration
Enter the property and owner details, local contacts, and vacant building plan.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Complete the owner or agent certification during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Return the registration within 30 days to the Village of Marcellus.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Marcellus. 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 vacant building registration?
- Complete the registration and vacant building plan, then return the form within 30 days to the Village of Marcellus at 6 Slocombe Avenue, Marcellus, NY 13108.
- Do I need to include a vacant building plan?
- Yes. The form says to include a plan for demolition, securing and maintaining the vacant property, or rehabilitation for appropriate occupancy or use.
- Can I sign this registration with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. If the notarial act occurs outside New York, the form may be notarized by an officer authorized where the act is performed.
- What if no owner lives in Onondaga County?
- The form asks for the name and address of a person who resides in Onondaga County and is authorized to accept service of process on the owners' behalf. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Vacant Building Registration in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.