Northumberland, NY · Saratoga County
Affidavit and Application for Certificate of Residence
This affidavit and application helps Saratoga County students document residency when requesting a Certificate of Residence for community college attendance.
- 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 applicant uses this form to provide current and former addresses, residency dates, college and semester details, and supporting proof. Saratoga County requires a Certificate of Residence for students seeking the resident tuition rate, and the application must be submitted within the stated registration and semester deadlines. The form explains that a town or city clerk may issue certificates in certain cases; applications after the semester begins go to the County Treasurer’s Office.
Who needs it
Saratoga County residents applying for a community college Certificate of Residence, or another person submitting the application on a student’s behalf, may need this form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Certificate of Residence affidavit and application from the town or county.
- 2
Fill In Student And Residency Details
Complete the address, residency, college, semester, and applicant information, and gather dated proof for each residence.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
If another person will submit the application, arrange notarization of the student’s affidavit signature.
- 4
- 5
Submit The Application
Send the completed application and required proof to the appropriate clerk or the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office by the applicable deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Northumberland. 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
- When does the student’s signature need notarization?
- The form says an application from someone other than the student will be accepted only if the student’s affidavit signature has been notarized and sufficient proof is submitted.
- How do I apply for a Certificate of Residence?
- Complete the affidavit, gather the required dated residency proofs, and submit the application to the appropriate town or city clerk or the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office, depending on your circumstances and timing.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- The student must sign the affidavit before a notary if another person is submitting the application. New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary.
- Where should I submit the application?
- The form describes issuance by a town or city clerk in certain cases and directs students applying after the semester begins to the County Treasurer’s Office. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Affidavit and Application for Certificate of Residence in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.