Which Tompkins County forms need a notary?

The ones listed on this page, for example Special Permit Preliminary Site Plan Review Application, Workers’ Compensation Exemption Affidavit, Subdivision Application Packet. Each form page shows the notary block and what to fill in before you sign.

Can I notarize a Tompkins County form online?

Yes. Upload the form, verify your ID, and sign on a short video call with a commissioned online notary, about 15 minutes. New York offices accept remotely notarized documents the same way as paper ones; if a particular office has its own requirement, the form states it.

Where are notarized documents filed in Tompkins County?

Deeds and other documents that must be recorded go to the Tompkins County recording office (the county clerk, recorder or register of deeds, in Ithaca). Permit and license forms go back to the office that issued them.

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Tompkins County notary forms

3 city forms across 2 cities that need a notary. Pick the form, upload it, and sign with a commissioned online notary in about 15 minutes.

Cities in Tompkins County with notary forms

Groton2 forms

City of Ithaca1 form

More places in Tompkins County

We are adding forms for these; each page links the county forms that apply there.

Unincorporated communities in Tompkins County

These communities use Tompkins County’s permits and forms: same notary needs, same process.

Brooktondale East Ithaca Forest Home Jacksonville McLean Northeast Ithaca Northwest Ithaca Slaterville Springs South Hill South Lansing Varna West Danby

Tompkins County notary questions

Which Tompkins County forms need a notary?: The ones listed on this page, for example Special Permit Preliminary Site Plan Review Application, Workers’ Compensation Exemption Affidavit, Subdivision Application Packet. Each form page shows the notary block and what to fill in before you sign.
Can I notarize a Tompkins County form online?: Yes. Upload the form, verify your ID, and sign on a short video call with a commissioned online notary, about 15 minutes. New York offices accept remotely notarized documents the same way as paper ones; if a particular office has its own requirement, the form states it.
Where are notarized documents filed in Tompkins County?: Deeds and other documents that must be recorded go to the Tompkins County recording office (the county clerk, recorder or register of deeds, in Ithaca). Permit and license forms go back to the office that issued them.

Other counties: all New York counties.