What does the community college certificate of residence application do?

It collects a student’s residency, personal, and college enrollment information to support an application for a certificate of residence.

What residency proof should I gather?

The instructions require at least two dated proofs with the student’s name and physical street address: one 12–18 months old and one less than 30 days old.

Do I need a notary for the community college residence application?

No, the application has no notary block. However, if someone else submits it, the student’s signature on the affidavit must be notarized.

Northumberland, NY · Saratoga County

No notary required

Affidavit and Application for Certificate of Residence for Community College

This application is for community college students seeking a certificate of residence to establish eligibility for Saratoga County participation in college costs.

What this form is

The application asks students to document their New York and Saratoga County residency and provide personal, address, and community college enrollment information. A student seeking a certificate for college costs must apply within the timing described in the instructions; the form also lists eligibility requirements and acceptable residency proofs.

Who needs it

Community college students seeking a certificate of residence for Saratoga County participation in their college costs should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form says eligible students may obtain a certificate from their town or city clerk before the college semester starts. Students applying after classes begin must apply at the County Treasurer’s Office in Ballston Spa.

About notarization

This application has no notary block, and the student signs and dates it; if someone else submits it, the student’s signature on the affidavit must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Certificate of Residence affidavit and application.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in your address history, residency details, personal information, and community college enrollment information, then sign and date it.
3
Gather Residency Proof
Include at least two dated proofs showing your name and physical street address, as described in the instructions.
4
Apply For The Certificate
Apply through your town or city clerk before the college semester starts, or at the County Treasurer’s Office after classes begin.

Frequently asked questions

What does the community college certificate of residence application do?: It collects a student’s residency, personal, and college enrollment information to support an application for a certificate of residence.
What residency proof should I gather?: The instructions require at least two dated proofs with the student’s name and physical street address: one 12–18 months old and one less than 30 days old.
Do I need a notary for the community college residence application?: No, the application has no notary block. However, if someone else submits it, the student’s signature on the affidavit must be notarized.
How do I submit the application?: Eligible students may obtain a certificate from their town or city clerk before the college semester starts. Students applying after classes begin must apply at the County Treasurer’s Office.

Need something notarized?

This Affidavit and Application for Certificate of Residence for Community College doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Northumberland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.