Certificates of Residency

If you are a resident of the City of Saratoga Springs and have resided at the same address in the City for at least one continuous year, you may obtain a Certificate of Residency at the City Clerk’s Office. You will need to bring the following information with you:
  • A document dated one year ago that has your name and address on it (i.e. mail, a bill, prescription bottle, a magazine, your driver’s license, a lease agreement, a bank statement, or a pay stub)
  • A document dated within the past 30 days that has your name and address on it (i.e. mail, a bill, prescription bottle, a magazine, your driver’s license, a lease agreement, a bank statement, or a pay stub)
  • Photo identification
  • Application (supplied by your college or also available in the City Clerk’s Office)
Saratoga County Treasurer's Office
If you have not resided in the City of Saratoga Springs or have not resided at the same address in the City for one continuous year, you must go to the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office located in Ballston Spa to obtain your Certificate of Residency.

The City Clerk’s Office is only allowed to issue a Certificate of Residency within the date range set by the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office. Please check your college’s deadline date to determine if you are eligible to obtain a Certificate of Residency from the City of Saratoga Springs or if you must obtain it from the Saratoga County Treasurer’s Office.