Rochester, NY · Monroe County
Corporation / Incorporation Affidavit
This sworn affidavit identifies a corporation’s representative and is filed by a corporate representative with Rochester’s Parking and Municipal Code Violations Bureau for matters concerning the corporation’s property.
- 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 affidavit identifies the corporation, the signer’s title, the affected Rochester properties, and the person authorized to represent the corporation in matters before the Parking and Municipal Code Violations Bureau. The form asks for dated business documents showing the signer’s relationship to the corporation; it says EIN paperwork is not accepted. It must be notarized within 30 days before the scheduled hearing and expires 30 days after notarization.
Who needs it
A corporation representative needs this affidavit when the corporation authorizes someone to represent its interests in matters concerning its property before Rochester’s violations bureau.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the Corporation / Incorporation Affidavit from the City of Rochester.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Provide the corporation, representative, property, and authorization details, and prepare the requested business documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized affidavit and supporting documents to the Parking and Municipal Code Violations Bureau within the form’s 30-day timing requirement.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Rochester. 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 complete the corporation affidavit?
- Fill in the representative’s name and title, corporation name, property addresses, business-document date, and authorized representative. Attach the required business documents; the form says EIN paperwork is not accepted.
- Do I need to notarize this affidavit before the hearing?
- Yes. The form requires notarization within 30 days before your scheduled hearing and states that the affidavit expires 30 days after notarization.
- Can I sign this affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure whether it will accept this remotely notarized affidavit.
- What documents should I attach?
- Attach business documents dated as shown on the form that establish your relationship to the corporation, such as articles of incorporation or an operating agreement. The form states that EIN paperwork is not sufficient.