The affidavit/application form is here:
Certificate of Residency Form and Instructions
Make sure you read the requirements ahead of time.
How to apply for a College Certificate of Residency
Students must submit this application and proof of residency to their home county.
The student may show residency through ANY ONE of the options below.
One piece of documentation which shows both one year of residency in New York State from the date of this application and six months residency in your home county from the date of this application.
Two pieces of documentation:
One piece showing residency in New York State for a year from the date of this application.
One piece showing residency in your home county for six months from the date of this application.
If all requirements are met, Treasurers staff will process the valid application and issue the Certificate of Residency which will be mailed to the student鈥檚 place of residence as provided on the application.
For questions, please call (518) 736-5580 or email FCTreasurer@fultoncountyny.gov.
All documents can be mailed to:
Fulton County Treasurer
Certificate of Residency
PO Box 128
Johnstown, NY 12095
Certificate of Residency
PO Box 128
Johnstown, NY 12095
Applications mailed via U.S. Postal Service will be considered received by us as of the date of the official U.S.P.S. postmark.
Elements of an Acceptable Proof of Address IMPORTANT
At a minimum, two proofs of address are required: One must be 12-18 months old and one less than 30 days old.
Each document submitted as proof of address must:
Include a printed date
include the printed name of the student
Include the physical street address of the student (post office box address will not suffice unless a physical address is also indicated.)
No claim of residency will be accepted solely on the student鈥檚 testimony or that of the student鈥檚 parents, relatives, friends or other individuals.
The requirements of valid proof of address will not be compromised due to lack of time to obtain acceptable proof. The sooner you mail in your application and proofs, the better.
Examples of Acceptable Proofs of Address
All documents submitted as proof of address must include the student鈥檚 name and physical address and be dated accordingly.
College correspondence including bills or schedule of classes
Bank statements
Utility bills
Medical records including prescriptions
Report cards with an issue date of 1-year old, or within 30 days
Dated mail or postmarked envelopes
Income tax return with preprinted label or W2鈥檚
Formal lease
Driver鈥檚 license, car registration and/or insurance card may be used when the issue date reflected is 1 year old, or within 30 days of application.
If all requirements are met, Treasurers staff will process the valid application and issue the Certificate of Residency which will be mailed to the student鈥檚 place of residence as provided on the application.
Please call (518) 736-5580 or email FCTreasurer@fultoncountyny.gov.
Residency Forms
Treasurer Links