A Certificate of Residence is issued by your home county. Filling this form with the Bursar will eliminate the non-resident tuition charge. Failure to provide a B-81 will result in your being charged non-resident rate. This charge is non refundable.
To obtain a B-81:
1. Complete the request for a Certificate of Residence.
2. Have it NOTARIZED.
3. Present the notarized request, plus two items of proof of residency* to your local county clerk. The clerk will issue you a B-81.
4. Bring the B-81 issued by the county clerk to the Bursar's Office NO LATER THAN THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES.
*Proof of residence
Lease, deed, or if not available, a letter from a landlord on that landlords letterhead indicating dates of tenancy and rent paid.
Any envelope mailed to you, dated less than 6 months, proving that you still reside at this address.
A copy of prior year’s New York State/City tax returns.
Homeowner’s or Renter’s Insurance Policy.
Automobile Registration Certificate/Driver’s License.
Voter Registration Card within one (1) year.
Selective Service card within (1) year.
Telephone or utility bill (not in care of third party or post office box).
If residing with parent, any of the above proofs showing parent/student residence, along with a notarized letter signed by parent stating that student is now and has been, for a period of one (1) year, living with that parent.
