Village of Stillwater, NY · Saratoga County
Vacant Property Registry Application
The Vacant Property Registry Application registers a vacant property in Stillwater and is completed by its owner or authorized signatory for submission to the Village.
- 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
Use this application to register a vacant property, update a prior registration after a change, or renew a registration. It asks for property and ownership details, building conditions, a plan for the vacant property, contacts for maintenance, lienholders, and insurance information. The Village instructs applicants to submit one form per property within 20 days and requires the application to be notarized; review the instructions and attach the requested supporting documents before returning it.
Who needs it
Owners registering, updating, or renewing a vacant property in Stillwater must complete one application per property and provide the required supporting information and documents.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Stillwater Vacant Property Registry Application and its instructions.
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Complete the Form
Fill in the property, owner, building condition, vacant building plan, maintenance contact, lienholder, and insurance sections.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include applicable entity documentation, photo ID, and insurance certificates, along with the requested proof of coverage.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary to notarize the application’s sworn verification.
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Submit to the Village
Return one completed application per property to the Village of Stillwater within the applicable filing period.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Stillwater. 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 notarize the Stillwater vacant property application online?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign the verification under oath during a live video session and follow the notary’s instructions for completing the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the application must be notarized and includes a jurat requiring the signatory to subscribe and swear before a notary.
- What should I attach to the vacant property application?
- The form calls for entity-status documentation for corporate owners, government-issued photo ID for the owner or principal, and insurance certificates. Its instructions also require proof of liability coverage.
- Can I use remote online notarization for this application?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing the sworn verification by live video.
- When should I submit the registration?
- The form says to return one form per property within 20 days. For an update, it says to submit within 30 days of a change; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.