Do I need a notary for the Water System Operator Certification Renewal application?

No. The application instructs the operator to sign and date it; it does not require notarization. Include copies of course completion certificates.

What information does the application request?

It requests applicant and employer details, county of employment, veteran and contract-operator status, and a summary of training credits earned during the past three years.

What should I include with the application?

Include copies of all course completion certificates. Complete Sections I and II, then sign and date the application.

Onondaga County, NY · Onondaga County

No notary required

Application for Renewal of Certification

Water system operators use this application to renew certification by reporting training credits earned during the previous three years.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Onondaga County · Onondaga County, Onondaga County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: onondaga.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application is for water system operators renewing their certification. It asks for applicant and employer information, county of employment, veteran and contract-operator status, and training credits earned in the past three years. The instructions require applicants to complete Sections I and II, include copies of course completion certificates, and sign and date the application.

Who needs it

Water system operators seeking certification renewal who need to report their training credits from the past three years should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer just signs and dates the application, and includes copies of course completion certificates.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Application for Renewal of Certification for Water System Operators.
2
Complete Sections I and II
Print in pen or type all requested information, including applicant details and renewal training credits from the past three years.
3
Gather Course Certificates
Include copies of all course completion certificates with the application.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the completed application, then submit it to the county department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Water System Operator Certification Renewal application?: No. The application instructs the operator to sign and date it; it does not require notarization. Include copies of course completion certificates.
How do I submit the certification renewal application?: Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?: It requests applicant and employer details, county of employment, veteran and contract-operator status, and a summary of training credits earned during the past three years.
What should I include with the application?: Include copies of all course completion certificates. Complete Sections I and II, then sign and date the application.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Renewal of Certification doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Onondaga County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.