Chester, NY · Orange County
Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit
This affidavit lets property owners attest that required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and operational before submitting it to the City of Chester.
- 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
Property owners use this affidavit to attest that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed, maintained, and operable in the locations listed on the form. The owner or owners sign and submit it to the city; the form states that no searches will be conducted until the affidavit is received. It cites New York-adopted fire and property maintenance code requirements for detector placement.
Who needs it
Owners of property in Chester who must submit this affidavit confirming smoke and carbon monoxide detector installation should complete and sign it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit for your property.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the property information and owner details, and review the detector statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear or affirm the affidavit during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized affidavit to the city as directed.
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 sign the detector affidavit online?
- Complete the affidavit, then sign and swear to its statements during a video session with a commissioned online notary. New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating “Sworn before me,” so the owner or owners must swear or affirm the affidavit before a notary.
- Who submits the completed affidavit?
- The form says the affidavit is signed and submitted by the property owner or owners. It also states that no searches will be conducted until the affidavit is received.
- Where should I submit the notarized affidavit?
- Submit it to the city as directed for this form. If you are unsure about where or how to submit it, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.