§ 2-05 — Term of Office
New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · 51 RCNY § 2-05
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§ 2-05 Term of Office.
The term of office for a Commissioner of Deeds is two years, commencing from the date of appointment. (a) For individuals who are residents of the City of New York: Any Commissioner of Deeds who ceases to be a resident of New York City automatically gives up his or her office of Commissioner of Deeds. When any Commissioner of Deeds ceases to be a resident of New York City he or she must immediately notify the Office of the City Clerk. (b) For attorneys who are deemed "residents" of the City of New York by virtue of having law offices within City: Any Commissioner of Deeds who ceases to maintain a law office within New York City automatically gives up his or her office of Commissioner of Deeds. When any Commissioner of Deeds ceases to maintain a law office within New York City he or she must immediately notify the Office of the City Clerk.