Chester, PA · Delaware County

No notary required

Rental Registration Application

This 2026 application collects rental property, owner, management, and tenant information for owners registering a rental property in Chester.

What this form is

The 2026 Rental Registration Application collects information about a rental property's address, parcel number, units, owner, and tenants. It also requests property management information when the owner is foreign. The owner certifies that the information is true and correct and signs and dates the application; the form states that false information may lead to revocation and fines or penalties under the rental registration ordinance.

Who needs it

Owners registering a rental property in Chester use this application to provide property, ownership, and tenant details.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized or sworn attachment, so the owner just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the 2026 Rental Registration Application.

  2. 2

    Complete the Property Details

    Enter the rental address, parcel number, total units, and owner information.

  3. 3

    Add Management and Tenant Details

    Provide property management information if the owner is foreign, along with tenant names, phone numbers, occupants, unit numbers, and lease dates.

  4. 4

    Sign and Date

    The owner signs and dates the statement certifying the information.

  5. 5

    Submit to the City

    Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Rental Registration Application?
No. The application has an owner signature and date line but no notary block, and it lists no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Rental Registration Application?
The form does not give submission instructions. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the application request?
It asks for the rental address, parcel number, total units, owner information, tenant names and details, and property management information when the owner is foreign.

Need something notarized?

This Rental Registration Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chester form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.