The New York Innocent Owner Affidavit is a legal document filed by an owner of property in New York State to protect their interest in the property from any attachments and liens that may be filed by creditors. It states that the owner of the property is not aware of any debts or obligations attached to the property and that the owner is not responsible for paying any of these debts. There are two types of New York Innocent Owner Affidavit: a General Affidavit and a Limited Affidavit. The General Affidavit is designed to protect the owner’s interest in the property from any creditors regardless of the amount of the debt. The Limited Affidavit is designed to protect the owner’s interest in the property from creditors who are owed less than $500. Both affidavits must be notarized and filed with the County Clerk in the county where the property is located.