How do I get the rental permit affidavit notarized online?

Complete the application and affidavit, then book an online session. Each applicant owner must take the oath and sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary.

Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?

Yes. The application checklist requires a signed and sworn affidavit from each applicant owner, and the form's notary block records that the owner swore to it.

Can this application be notarized remotely in Connecticut?

Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure whether the Town will accept an online-notarized application.

What should I bring to the online notary session?

Have the completed affidavit and a valid identity document ready. Do not sign the affidavit before the session; each applicant owner must take the oath and sign before the notary.

East Haven, CT · New Haven County

Short-Term Residential Rental Permit Application

East Haven property owners use this application to request a permit before offering or operating a qualifying short-term residential rental, and to apply to renew an existing permit.

Detailed form~25 min to notarize

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

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What this form is

The Town of East Haven requires owners to apply for and obtain a Short-Term Residential Rental permit before offering or operating a qualifying rental. The seven-page application collects property, owner, resident, and rental details; requires supporting documents and a signed, sworn affidavit from each applicant owner; and includes an application checklist. The permit is valid for one year, and renewal applications must be submitted two to three months before the current permit expires.

Who needs it

Each owner of an East Haven property seeking a new or renewed Short-Term Residential Rental permit must complete the application and provide the required affidavit and supporting materials.

Why it needs a notary

The form carries a jurat requiring an oath; each applicant owner signs the affidavit before the notary, with a separate block for an entity's authorized representative.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Application
Download East Haven's Short-Term Residential Rental Permit Application and review the ordinance and submission checklist.
2
Complete the Form
Fill in the property and owner details, gather the listed supporting documents, and complete the affidavit without signing it yet.
3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization session for each applicant owner who must swear to and sign the affidavit.
4
Sign on Video
Join the video session, take the oath, and sign the affidavit when directed by the notary.
5
Submit to the Town
Submit the signed application, notarized affidavit, required attachments, and fee to the Town of East Haven.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from East Haven. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 rental permit affidavit notarized online?: Complete the application and affidavit, then book an online session. Each applicant owner must take the oath and sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary.
Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?: Yes. The application checklist requires a signed and sworn affidavit from each applicant owner, and the form's notary block records that the owner swore to it.
Can this application be notarized remotely in Connecticut?: Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure whether the Town will accept an online-notarized application.
What should I bring to the online notary session?: Have the completed affidavit and a valid identity document ready. Do not sign the affidavit before the session; each applicant owner must take the oath and sign before the notary.

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