Troy, NY · Rensselaer County
Commissioner of Deeds Appointment Application
This application is for eligible Troy residents and Rensselaer County residents who work in Troy and seek appointment as a Commissioner of Deeds by the Troy City Council.
- 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 application asks the applicant to swear to their citizenship, age, and Troy residence or qualifying work and residence in Rensselaer County. Troy requires a completed notarized application and supporting proof of residence; applicants who live outside Troy must also provide a recent pay stub showing their Troy business address. Submit the materials to the City Clerk by email or mail. Appointment requires City Council approval and additional filing with the County Clerk.
Who needs it
A U.S. citizen age 18 or older who lives in Troy, or lives in Rensselaer County and works in Troy, may apply for appointment as a Commissioner of Deeds.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries an acknowledgment block, and the applicant must sign before a Notary Public or another Commissioner of Deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Commissioner of Deeds application from the City of Troy and review its instructions and eligibility requirements.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in your identifying and residence or work details. Gather proof of residence and, if required, a recent Troy pay stub.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to acknowledge your signature on the application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and sign the application during the live video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application and supporting documents to the Troy City Clerk by email or mail, as the form instructs.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Troy. 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 Commissioner of Deeds application notarized?
- Complete the application, then sign before a commissioned online notary during a live video session. Return the notarized application with the required supporting documents to the Troy City Clerk.
- Do I need to provide proof of employment?
- If you live in Rensselaer County outside Troy, the form instructions require a recent pay stub showing your business name and address in Troy, along with current proof of residence.
- Who is eligible to apply?
- The form says applicants must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years old and either permanent Troy residents or Rensselaer County residents who work in Troy.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this application?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.