Do I need a notary for the Rental Unit Registration Application?

No. The application is signed without a notary; the owner signs the form, and it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.

How do I submit the Rental Unit Registration Application?

The form does not specify how to submit the application. It says to pay the inspection fee at the Town Clerk or online, then schedule an inspection after the automated email.

What information does the application request?

It asks for the property address, owner and agent contact details, rental type and number of units, rental nature, building type, and whether the property was built before 1978.

What happens after I pay the inspection fee?

The form says an automated email will prompt you to schedule an inspection using an online form with your assigned inspector. Long-term registrations renew in three years or upon transfer of ownership.

Amherst, NY · Erie County

No notary required

Rental Unit Registration Application

Property owners use this Town of Amherst application to register a rental unit and provide property, owner, agent, and rental-type information.

What this form is

The Town of Amherst application registers a rental unit and identifies whether it is a long-term or short-term rental, owner-occupied or non-owner-occupied. It asks for property, owner, agent, building-type, and rental information, plus an owner signature. The form lists per-unit fees and says applicants pay an inspection fee, schedule an inspection after receiving an email, and renew long-term registrations after three years or a transfer of ownership.

Who needs it

Owners registering a rental unit in Amherst should complete the application, including owners who need to name an agent or property manager.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form also lists inspection-fee payment options.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the owner signs the form, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Rental Unit Registration Application and review its rental categories and instructions.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, owner, agent, rental, and building details, and provide the owner's signature.
3
Pay The Inspection Fee
Pay the inspection fee at the Town Clerk or online using the payment site named on the form.
4
Schedule An Inspection
After payment, use the emailed online form to schedule with your assigned inspector.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Rental Unit Registration Application?: No. The application is signed without a notary; the owner signs the form, and it identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the Rental Unit Registration Application?: The form does not specify how to submit the application. It says to pay the inspection fee at the Town Clerk or online, then schedule an inspection after the automated email.
What information does the application request?: It asks for the property address, owner and agent contact details, rental type and number of units, rental nature, building type, and whether the property was built before 1978.
What happens after I pay the inspection fee?: The form says an automated email will prompt you to schedule an inspection using an online form with your assigned inspector. Long-term registrations renew in three years or upon transfer of ownership.

Need something notarized?

This Rental Unit Registration Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Amherst form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.