Newark, DE · New Castle County
Detached Single-Family Home Rental Permit Affidavit
This affidavit is completed by an owner applying for a Newark rental permit for a detached single-family home within the city.
- 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 owner uses this affidavit when applying for a rental permit for the dwelling identified on the form. By signing under oath, the owner states that the home will not be leased to more than two students, agrees to provide a current lease if the Code Enforcement Division requests it, and acknowledges that the City may revoke a permit if material facts were misrepresented.
Who needs it
An owner applying for a Newark rental permit for a detached single-family home within the City must complete and submit this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the rental permit affidavit from the City of Newark.
- 2
Fill In the Owner and Property Details
Print the owner's name and rental property address, then review each statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization while the notary observes.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the completed, notarized affidavit with your rental permit application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newark. 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 the Newark rental permit affidavit?
- Enter the owner's name and rental property address, review the statements, and sign before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit as part of the rental permit application.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the affidavit is sworn to and subscribed before a notary, so wait to sign until you are with the notary.
- Can I sign this affidavit remotely?
- Delaware law authorizes remote notarization by a commissioned online notary under 29 Del. C. §4320. Confirm the City will accept a remotely notarized affidavit before signing.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form identifies the affidavit as part of an application for a Newark rental permit. Confirm submission instructions with the City, county, or Recorder of Deeds office if unsure.