Preston, CT · New London County
Short-Term Rental Renewal Permit
Preston property owners with an approved short-term rental use this application to renew their permit annually and provide ownership, guest-register, rental-agreement, and property-contact information.
- 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
Preston requires an annual renewal for every short-term rental approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The application asks for a deed, the renewal payment, last year’s guest register, and rental agreement, along with applicant and owner details, a 24-hour contact, and information about changes to the rental. Owners also sign the attached agreement to confirm they will follow the listed rental requirements and grant inspection access.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants renewing a Preston short-term rental approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission need to complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a notary public acknowledgment; the owner or applicant whose signature is acknowledged must sign in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Renewal Form
Get the Short-Term Rental Renewal Permit application from the Town of Preston.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide applicant, owner, property, guest-stay, and 24-hour contact information, and gather the required attachments.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear by video and sign the application in the notary’s presence.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the completed application and required materials to the Preston Planning and Zoning Commission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Preston. 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 renew a Preston short-term rental permit?
- Complete the renewal application, include the requested deed, payment, guest register, and rental agreement, and submit the materials to the Preston Planning and Zoning Commission.
- Do I need to sign the application before a notary?
- Yes. The form has a notary public acknowledgment stating that the signer appeared and signed in the notary’s presence.
- Can I sign the acknowledgment with an online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut.
- Where do I submit the renewal, and what if I am unsure about filing?
- Submit the renewal to the Preston Planning and Zoning Commission. For filing details, contact the town; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.