Rochester, NY · Monroe County
Authorization for Hearings
This form lets a respondent to a Rochester Municipal Code Summons authorize another person to appear for hearings before the Parking and Municipal Code Violations Bureau.
- 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
A respondent uses this form to authorize another person to appear on their behalf at hearings before Rochester’s Parking and Municipal Code Violations Bureau. The form asks for the respondent’s name and summons number, the authorized person’s name, a copy of the respondent’s driver’s license, and the respondent’s signature before a notary. It must be notarized within 30 days before the scheduled hearing and expires 30 days after notarization.
Who needs it
A person named as the respondent on a Municipal Code Summons who wants someone else to appear for hearings at Rochester’s Parking and Municipal Code Violations Bureau needs this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, and the respondent must sign the authorization before the notary and swear to it.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Form
Get the Authorization for Hearings form from the City of Rochester.
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Fill In The Details
Enter the respondent’s name, summons number, and the name of the person authorized to appear. Prepare a copy of the respondent’s driver’s license.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Sign and swear to the authorization before the notary during the online session.
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Submit To The Bureau
Submit the notarized form and driver’s license copy to the Parking and Municipal Code Violations Bureau as directed.
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 get this hearing authorization notarized online?
- Complete the form and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the authorization during the video session, then follow the Bureau’s instructions for submitting it.
- Do I need to include a copy of my driver’s license?
- Yes. The form says to enclose a copy of the respondent’s driver’s license with the authorization.
- When does this authorization expire?
- The form must be notarized within 30 days before the scheduled hearing and expires 30 days from the date it was notarized.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Confirm that the Bureau will accept an online-notarized form; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.