Do I need a notary for the Room Occupancy Tax Return?

No. The return has no notary block and does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment; the signer certifies, signs, and dates the return.

How often do I file this return?

Choose quarterly filing for one of the four listed periods, or annual filing if occupancy tax collection is less than $1,500 per year.

What should I include with the return?

Include full remittance for the tax due. Attach a list of all properties included if applicable; if the business permanently closed, mark yes and enclose its certificate.

Chautauqua County, NY · Chautauqua County

No notary required

Room Occupancy Tax Return Form

A return for lodging owners to report room occupancy income, calculate the county tax due, and remit payment to Chautauqua County.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Chautauqua County · Chautauqua County, Chautauqua County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: chautauquacountyny.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This form reports room and unit occupancy income and calculates the 5% Chautauqua County room occupancy tax due, including any listed penalty or interest. Owners select quarterly or annual filing and provide business and property details, income calculations, and a signed certification. The form directs the filer to include full remittance and, when applicable, a list of properties or the certificate for a permanently closed business.

Who needs it

Owners of establishments collecting room occupancy income file quarterly, or annually if their occupancy tax collection is less than $1,500 per year.

How to submit it

Mail the return with full remittance to Chautauqua County Finance Department, GOB, 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757, as shown on the form.

About notarization

This return is signed and dated without a notary; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment, so the signer just certifies, signs, and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Return
Download the Room Occupancy Tax Return PDF.
2
Complete the Return
Select a filing period, enter owner and establishment details, calculate taxable income and tax due, then sign and date.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach a property list if applicable; if the business permanently closed, mark yes and enclose the certificate.
4
Mail the Return
Mail the return with full remittance to Chautauqua County Finance Department, GOB, 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Room Occupancy Tax Return?: No. The return has no notary block and does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment; the signer certifies, signs, and dates the return.
How do I submit the Room Occupancy Tax Return?: Mail the completed return with full remittance to Chautauqua County Finance Department, GOB, 3 North Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757.
How often do I file this return?: Choose quarterly filing for one of the four listed periods, or annual filing if occupancy tax collection is less than $1,500 per year.
What should I include with the return?: Include full remittance for the tax due. Attach a list of all properties included if applicable; if the business permanently closed, mark yes and enclose its certificate.

Need something notarized?

This Room Occupancy Tax Return Form doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Chautauqua County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.