Chester, NY · Orange County
Short-Term Rental Application
The Town of Chester Short-Term Rental Application is for property owners seeking approval to rent a home short term and register the property with the town.
- 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 application collects property and owner details, rental occupancy information, and supporting documents, including proof of insurance, a certificate of occupancy or age letter, and fire-safety plans. Chester reviews the application before scheduling a short-term rental fire inspection; submitting it does not mean the property is approved. Owners must complete the entire application legibly and include all checklist items, and the form provides a section for a rental agent when the owner lives outside Orange County.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to operate a short-term rental in the Town of Chester must submit this application and its required supporting documents for town review.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a jurat in the authorization section; the property owner signs the sworn statement before the notary, who completes the notarial certificate.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Chester Short-Term Rental Application and review the checklist and fee information.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Complete every section legibly and gather the required supporting documents. Leave the sworn owner statement unsigned until your notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Join the video session and sign the owner’s sworn statement when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application, supporting documents, and applicable fee to the Town of Chester for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Chester. 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 owner statement notarized?
- Complete the application, then book an online notarization. The owner must sign the sworn statement in the notary’s presence during the video session; submit the completed form and required attachments to the Town of Chester.
- Do I need to sign the application before meeting the notary?
- Do not sign the sworn owner statement in advance. Sign it during the notarization session when the notary instructs you. Complete the other application sections and gather the required attachments.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this sworn statement?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the owner’s sworn statement in an online session.
- What documents and information does the application require?
- The checklist includes occupancy details, a certificate of occupancy or pre-1957 dwelling letter, a recent septic pump-out receipt, qualifying liability insurance, floor plans, fire-prevention system locations, and advertising information. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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Short-Term Rental Application in other New York cities
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