New Rochelle, NY · Westchester County
Commissioner of Deeds Application
This application collects personal, employment, and witness information from people seeking appointment or reappointment as a Commissioner of Deeds in New Rochelle.
- 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 form to apply for an appointment or reappointment as a Commissioner of Deeds. It asks for the applicant’s personal and employment information, and original appointments also require details for two witnesses who do not live in the applicant’s household. The applicant swears that the information is true. The City Clerk lists a $10 fee and forwards the application to the County Clerk, who contacts the applicant about fees and additional paperwork.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for appointment or reappointment as a Commissioner of Deeds in New Rochelle should complete this form and provide the requested information.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn-information statement before the notary, who completes the “Sworn and subscribed before me” jurat and adds a seal.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Commissioner of Deeds application from the City of New Rochelle.
- 2
Fill In the Application
Complete the personal and employment sections. For an original appointment, provide information for two witnesses who do not live in your household.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the applicant’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the video session so the notary can complete the jurat and seal.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed application and the listed $10 City Clerk fee. The City Clerk forwards it to the County Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Rochelle. 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 submit the Commissioner of Deeds application?
- Complete the form and have the applicant’s sworn statement notarized. The City Clerk forwards the application to the County Clerk, who contacts the applicant about fees and additional paperwork.
- Do I need witnesses for this application?
- The form requests information for two witnesses who do not reside in the applicant’s household for original appointments. It does not list witness signature or notary blocks.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations. The applicant can sign the sworn statement during a video session with a commissioned online notary.
- What is the application fee?
- The form lists a $10 City Clerk fee. It also says the County Clerk will contact the applicant about their fees and any additional paperwork needed to complete the process.
- How can I check what paperwork is needed?
- The form says the County Clerk will contact the applicant about fees and additional paperwork. If you are unsure about filing details, confirm with the city, town or village.
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