Do I need a notary for the Return of Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms?

No. The return has a taxpayer certification and signature line but no notary block; the form does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.

What information does the return ask for?

It asks for hotel and correspondence details, the reporting period, taxable room rental income, refunds and credits, tax calculations, room count, business status, and taxpayer certification.

When must I file the return?

The form says to file the return with full remittance within 20 days after the period covered by the return to avoid penalties.

Monroe County, NY · Monroe County

No notary required

Return of Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms

Monroe County hotel operators use this return to report taxable room rentals, calculate occupancy tax, and remit payment for a reporting period.

At a glance

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

What this form is

This return reports a hotel’s taxable room rental income and calculates the room occupancy tax, late penalty, late interest, and total amount due. Hotel operators enter the reporting period, business and contact details, room count, and business status, then certify and sign the return. It must be filed with full payment within 20 days after the covered period.

Who needs it

Hotel operators filing a return for a reporting period must complete it, report room rental figures, and remit the tax due.

How to submit it

Mail the completed return and full remittance to the Hotel Tax Division, 39 West Main Street, Room 402, Rochester, NY 14614. Make checks payable to Monroe County.

About notarization

This return is signed and dated without a notary; the form does not identify any notarized attachment or sworn step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Return
Download the fillable Return of Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms PDF.
2
Complete the Return
Enter hotel and contact details, reporting period, room rental figures, room count, and business status; calculate the amount due.
3
Sign and Date
Complete the taxpayer certification and provide the authorized signature, name, title, phone number, and date.
4
Mail the Return and Payment
Mail the return with full payment to the Hotel Tax Division at 39 West Main Street, Room 402, Rochester, NY 14614.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Return of Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms?: No. The return has a taxpayer certification and signature line but no notary block; the form does not identify a notarized attachment or sworn step.
How do I submit the hotel occupancy tax return?: Mail the completed return with full payment to the Hotel Tax Division, 39 West Main Street, Room 402, Rochester, NY 14614. Checks should be payable to Monroe County.
What information does the return ask for?: It asks for hotel and correspondence details, the reporting period, taxable room rental income, refunds and credits, tax calculations, room count, business status, and taxpayer certification.
When must I file the return?: The form says to file the return with full remittance within 20 days after the period covered by the return to avoid penalties.

Need something notarized?

This Return of Tax on Occupancy of Hotel Rooms doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Monroe County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.