Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 75-8
Registration of owner and designation of agent
Operative Text
A. Every owner of a building, as herein defined located within the Village of Fort Plain shall file: (1) A notarized statement of designation signed by said owner setting forth the name and address, by street and number also, if applicable a mailing address if different, in County of Montgomery or otherwise within 35 miles of the Village of Fort Plain, of an agent upon whom process may be served in any action or proceeding which may be commenced or instituted against said owner. A post office box number alone is not sufficient to comply with this provision. (2) A notarized statement by said owner setting forth the name, telephone and address, by street and number, as well as the mailing address if different, of the owner or owners of the property. (3) A notarized designation signed by said owner naming the Village Clerk as the agent upon whom process against the owner may be served and the post office address, within or without the Village of Fort Plain, to which the Village Clerk may mail a copy of any process against such owner served upon the Clerk. B. Whenever process is served upon the Village Clerk, the Clerk shall promptly mail, by certified mail, addressed to the agent named in said designation at the address therein set forth, a true copy of said process.
Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-8 requires every building owner in the Village of Fort Plain to register with the village by filing notarized statements that identify a local agent for service of legal process, provide the owner's own contact information, and designate the Village Clerk as a backup agent for receiving legal process. The designated agent must have a physical street address—not just a P.O. box—located in Montgomery County or within 35 miles of the village. When legal papers are served on the Village Clerk under this arrangement, the Clerk is required to promptly forward a copy to the named agent by certified mail.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners subject to Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-8 generally maintain compliance by filing all three required notarized statements with the village: one naming a local agent with a valid street address, one providing the owner's own name and contact details, and one designating the Village Clerk as an alternate process agent. Compliant operators keep these filings current whenever ownership, agent identity, or contact information changes, since a P.O. box alone does not satisfy the address requirement. Ensuring the designated agent's address falls within Montgomery County or within 35 miles of Fort Plain is a key element of a valid registration.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Fort Plain, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 75 § 75-8, tenants and other parties have a right to know that a building owner has registered a reachable local agent upon whom legal process can be served, making it easier to pursue legal actions or proceedings against an owner. If an owner has not filed the required notarized designations, that failure may be relevant in any action or proceeding involving the property. Tenants who believe an owner is not in compliance with this registration requirement may wish to contact the Village of Fort Plain directly or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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