Albany County, NY
Home MenuCertificate of Residence
Please review the following information
before submitting your application.
Links to our online form and to a printable form
are at the bottom of this page.
- If you have the required residency proofs and verification of signature, you can apply online today.
- Online applications will be processed within two business days, and a confirmation will be emailed once the certificate is issued.
- You can apply in person at our 112 State Street office from 8:30AM-4:30PM weekdays.
- There is no fee for a Certificate of Residency.
Acceptable Identification Documents
US Citizens
- Drivers license
- Voter Registration Card
- Official business mail
- W-2 of previous year
- NYS TAP information
- Car registration
- Rent receipt
- Tax bill
- High school transcript
- Bank statement
- Lease agreement
- Prior year income tax return
Non-US Citizens
- Passport
- Green Card
- Income Tax Filings
- Filed Applications for Permanent Residency
- You must provide proof of legal entry to US
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE in applicant’s name and demonstrate the requirements listed above.
Example: An applicant may have a New York State Drivers license dated 2011 showing a Schenectady address and a Niagara Mohawk bill dated two months back from today's date showing an Albany County address. This applicant is entitled to a Certificate indicating credit for two months from Albany County.
Where to Go
Town and City clerks can only certify for residents of that municipality. No town or city can certify non-residents. Notary fees are applicable in some cities and towns.
If your jurisdiction is not listed, please contact the Albany County Division of Finance at (518) 447-7070.
Please Note: Notary Services may not be available at the Albany County Division of Finance
Berne
(518) 872-1448
Town Clerk
Town Hall, Helderberg Trail
Berne, NY 12023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Monday - Wednesday)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Saturday)
Thursday: By appointment only
Bethlehem
(518) 439-4955
Town Clerk
445 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054
8:30AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Coeymans
(518) 756-2100
Town Clerk, Town Hall
Russell Ave
Ravena, NY 12143
8:30AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Cohoes
(518) 233-2141
City Clerk
City Hall
Mohawk & Ontario Streets
Cohoes, NY 12047
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
Colonie
(518) 783-2734
Town Clerk
Memorial Town Hall
Newtonville, NY 12128
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
Green Island
(518) 273-0661
Village Clerk
20 Clinton St
Green Island, NY 12183
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
Guilderland
(518) 356-1980
Town Clerk
Guilderland Town Hall
Guilderland, NY 12084
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Knox
(518) 872-2551
Wanda Shedina
410 Knox Gallupville Rd.
Scoharie, NY 12157
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
New Scotland
(518) 439-4865
Town Clerk
Town Hall
Town of New Scotland
Slingerlands, NY 12159
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
Rensselaerville
(518) 239-4225
Town Clerk
Town Hall
Medusa, NY 12120
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Wednesday)
9:00 AM - 6:30 PM (Thursday)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Friday)
Watervliet
(518) 270-3810
City Clerk
Room One, City Hall
Watervliet, NY 12189
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Monday - Friday)
Westerlo
(518) 797-3111
Town Clerk
Town of Westerlo
Westerlo, NY 12193
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Monday/Wednesday/Friday)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Tuesday/Thursday)
Are you ready to apply?
Our online form is currently unavailable.
Fillable PDF Application and Instructions
(revised August 19, 2024)
Please complete the PDF application and email it with the required proof of residence* to ResidencyCert@albanycountyny.gov or come in person to our office in Room 117 at 112 State Street (Lobby Level).
IMPORTANT: If you need a certificate in less than 10 DAYS you must APPLY IN PERSON and then DELIVER IT TO THE COLLEGE personally.
If you need further assistance, please call us at (518) 447-7053. Our office is open 8:30AM-4:30PM weekdays.
*If any proof lists a social security number or bank account number please black those out before sending. Those are not needed for issuance and create a potential security risk.
You may also complete the application form in its entirety and bring it to your local clerk or to the Albany County Division of Finance (Room 117, First Floor, 112 State Street, Albany). You will need to present the completed form with your identification documents. To save yourself an extra trip, please be sure to read the instructions and make sure you have followed them.