Farmington, NY · Ontario County
Agricultural Assessment Written Lease Affidavit
This sworn affidavit documents a written lease of farmland and is filed by landowners and renters with an agricultural assessment application when the rented land supports eligibility.
- 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 affidavit records the landowner and renter, acreage used for agricultural production, and the written lease term. It accompanies Form RP-305 or RP-305-r when rented farmland is used with other qualifying land; page two is needed when the renter does not receive an agricultural assessment and must certify eligibility to the assessor.
Who needs it
Landowners and renters use this affidavit when rented farmland supports an agricultural assessment application and the required lease information or renter eligibility certification must be provided.
Why it needs a notary
The form has sworn jurat blocks; the landowner and renter sign their respective statements before a notary, including page two when that certification applies.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download Form RP-305-c and review its instructions to determine whether page two applies.
- 2
Fill In the Lease Details
Enter the landowner and renter information, acreage used for production, and the written lease dates.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization for the sworn statements of the landowner and renter.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign until the notary directs you, and complete the applicable sworn statements before the notary.
- 5
Submit With Your Application
Attach the affidavit or a copy of the written lease to Form RP-305 or RP-305-r, as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Farmington. 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 complete the Agricultural Assessment Written Lease Affidavit?
- Enter the landowner, renter, acreage, and written lease dates. Both parties sign their sworn statements before a notary. Include page two when the renter does not participate in the agricultural assessment program.
- Do I need to attach the written lease?
- The instructions say to attach either a copy of the relevant written lease or this affidavit attesting to the existence of the written lease to the agricultural assessment application.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can witness the sworn signing by video.
- Where do I file this affidavit?
- The form instructions say to attach it to Form RP-305 or RP-305-r. Check with the assessor or application instructions for filing details; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.