To qualify, students must have made New York State their principal place of abode for at least 12 consecutive months and resided in the City of New York for at least 6 consecutive months immediately prior to the first day of classes. New York State residents who are not city residents, must obtain a certificate of Residence from their County Clerk’s Office prior to registering. To obtain a certificate of residency, please submit an application (Affidavit) to your county treasurer's office.
To obtain a Certificate of Residence:
- Click on the appropriate link to your county (see links below).
- Complete the request for a Certificate of Residence.
- Have the application form NOTARIZED.
- Present the notarized request, plus two items of proof of residency to your local county clerk. The clerk will issue you a Certificate of Residency.
- Bring the CERTIFICATE issued by the county clerk to the Bursar's Office.
Neighboring County Links:
Students who need to register for classes and do not have a certificate of residence must complete a Certificate of Residence Clearance form. You will be given clearance temporarily pending the submission of an original certificate of residence. Please complete this form and submit the original to the Bursar's window at MB55.
Download a request for a Certificate of Residence clearance form. This form is fillable.
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