Chester, NY · Warren County
Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit
This affidavit lets property owners attest that required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed, maintained, and operable for submission to the town office.
- 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
Owners use this affidavit to affirm that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed, maintained, and operable in the locations listed on the form. It cites adopted fire and property maintenance code requirements and says the affidavit is submitted by the owner or owners; the form also states that no searches will be conducted until it is received.
Who needs it
Property owners submitting this affidavit must attest that the listed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are installed, maintained, and operable.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Smoke Detector and Carbon Monoxide Detector Affidavit from the town website.
- 2
Complete the Owner Details
Enter the property and owner information, then review the detector statements.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Each owner signing the affidavit must take the oath or affirmation and sign during the notarial session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit to the appropriate town office.
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 submit the detector affidavit?
- Complete and sign the affidavit before a notary, then submit it to the appropriate town office. The form says no searches will be conducted until the affidavit is received.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-before-me jurat, so each owner signing it must appear before a notary and swear or affirm the statements.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. You can sign on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Which detector locations does the affidavit cover?
- It covers carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas and carbon monoxide sources, and smoke detectors outside sleeping areas, in sleeping rooms, and on dwelling-unit stories as listed on the form.
- What if I am unsure where to submit the affidavit?
- The form says it must be received before searches are conducted. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
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