Westchester County
Instructions for Obtaining a Certificate of Residence
914.995.3896 Telephone Information
1. Student is to complete the affidavit/application form, including social security number, and include a copy of the student's proof of address.
»Afidavit Application
Non-citizens MUST provide copy of their resident alien card.
New York State requires all applicants furnish the county with proof of address showing that the student has lived in New York State for the past twelve (12) months and in Westchester County for the immediate past six (6) months.
It is the student’s responsibility to insure that a valid certificate of residence is on file at his/her college at the start of each semester.
Acceptable proof of address is one of the following documents:
All documents must be dated within the above guidelines.
2. Application must be notarized before mailing to the Finance Department.
3. Mail application form and proof of address to:
Westchester County Department of Finance
148 Martine Avenue - Room 71 8/CERT
White Plains, New York 10601
The Finance Department will issue the certificate within three (3) business days after receipt of completed affidavit/application and acceptable proof.
A Certificate must be issued for each school year and is valid for the one (1) year. The certificate must be issued no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to the start of the semester of attendance
Note: To receive full credit - affidavit/application deadlines are
Fall Semester - Sept. 30th
Spring Semester - Feb 28th
Summer Semester - July 30th
No Exceptions
Certificates are issued for attendance at community colleges in New York State located outside of Westchester County.
914.995.3896 Telephone Information
1. Student is to complete the affidavit/application form, including social security number, and include a copy of the student's proof of address.
»Afidavit Application
Non-citizens MUST provide copy of their resident alien card.
New York State requires all applicants furnish the county with proof of address showing that the student has lived in New York State for the past twelve (12) months and in Westchester County for the immediate past six (6) months.
It is the student’s responsibility to insure that a valid certificate of residence is on file at his/her college at the start of each semester.
Acceptable proof of address is one of the following documents:
All documents must be dated within the above guidelines.
- Valid New York State Drivers License/Non-Drivers License or
- Utility Bill or
- Signed Lease or
- New York State Income Tax Return (Prior Year Only) or
- W-2 Form from Employer (Prior Year Only)
2. Application must be notarized before mailing to the Finance Department.
3. Mail application form and proof of address to:
Westchester County Department of Finance
148 Martine Avenue - Room 71 8/CERT
White Plains, New York 10601
The Finance Department will issue the certificate within three (3) business days after receipt of completed affidavit/application and acceptable proof.
A Certificate must be issued for each school year and is valid for the one (1) year. The certificate must be issued no earlier than sixty (60) days prior to the start of the semester of attendance
Note: To receive full credit - affidavit/application deadlines are
Fall Semester - Sept. 30th
Spring Semester - Feb 28th
Summer Semester - July 30th
No Exceptions
Certificates are issued for attendance at community colleges in New York State located outside of Westchester County.