Elma, NY · Erie County
NYS Racing and Wagering Board Registration Application
This application requests a New York State Racing and Wagering Board registration and identification number for organizations applying to conduct bingo, raffles, bell jars, or casino nights.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The form collects information about the applicant organization, its location and membership, its governing body, and the games it plans to conduct. It asks whether the application is new, updated, or for assisting only, and requires the organization’s head to swear or affirm that the information is true. The form is addressed to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board and lists supporting documents applicants should attach.
Who needs it
An organization applying for or updating a New York State Racing and Wagering Board identification number for bingo, raffles, bell jars, or casino nights needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The head of the organization signs the sworn statement before a notary public or commissioner of deeds, who completes the jurat and commission-expiration details.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the NYS Racing and Wagering Board registration application.
- 2
Complete The Organization Details
Fill in the applicant, location, membership, program, and application information, and gather the requested attachments.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the organization head’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign On Video
The organization head signs during the video session; the notary completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit The Application
Send the completed application and attachments to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board using its current submission instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Elma. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. The organization’s head signs the sworn statement during the video session, and the notary completes the jurat.
- Do I need to attach supporting documents?
- The form requests a copy of the articles of incorporation and bylaws, or constitution and bylaws if the organization is not incorporated. It also asks for a charter, if applicable, and a list of governing-body members, addresses, and titles.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarization under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Use a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- Where do I send the completed application?
- The form is addressed to the New York State Racing and Wagering Board in Albany. Confirm the current submission method with the Board; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure about local requirements.