Steamboat Springs, CO · Routt County
Short-Term Rental Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit
This annual checklist and affidavit documents a short-term rental’s inspection and is submitted by the property’s affiant with each STR license application and renewal.
- 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 form records the property address and inspection details, then guides the inspector through checks of plumbing, appliances, sleeping areas, alarms, fire safety, and other conditions. The affiant signs to affirm that the unit was thoroughly inspected and the checklist is accurate and truthful. Steamboat Springs requires the completed checklist annually with every short-term rental license application and renewal.
Who needs it
A short-term rental license applicant or renewal filer must submit the completed annual checklist, signed by the affiant who inspected the property.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Checklist
Get the Short-Term Rental Self-Inspection Checklist and Affidavit from the city.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property and inspection details, then complete the checklist based on the rental’s condition.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the checklist before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Include the completed checklist with your STR license application or renewal.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Steamboat Springs. 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 complete this short-term rental inspection affidavit?
- Inspect the rental using the checklist, complete the property and inspection details, and sign the affidavit before a notary. Submit it with the STR license application or renewal.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the affiant. Sign and swear to the checklist before a notary, then submit the completed form with the application or renewal.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Colorado law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm with the city or town if unsure whether it will accept this notarized form.
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