Carmel, IN · Hamilton County
Short-Term Residential Rental Special Exception Renewal
This eight-page packet guides Carmel property owners seeking renewal of a Board of Zoning Appeals special exception for a short-term residential rental and includes affidavits that require notarization.
- 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
Carmel property owners use this packet to seek renewal of a special exception for a short-term residential rental through the Board of Zoning Appeals. It includes application instructions, public notice materials, affidavits, findings of fact, and a submission checklist. The city instructs applicants to submit electronically and provide required materials ahead of the hearing; the packet says renewal applicants must meet the stated primary-residence occupancy requirement.
Who needs it
A Carmel property owner seeking renewal of a short-term residential rental special exception, or an authorized representative handling the application, may need this packet.
Why it needs a notary
The public notice sign placement and petitioner’s notice affidavits include jurat language; the petitioner signing each affidavit must swear or affirm before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Special Exception Short-Term Residential Rental Renewal packet from Carmel’s document page.
- 2
Complete the Affidavits
Fill in the applicable notice affidavit details, but wait to sign until you meet with the notary.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification and completed documents ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Join the video session, swear or affirm as required, and sign when the notary directs you.
- 5
Submit to Carmel
Download your notarized affidavits and include them with the required electronic application materials submitted to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Carmel. 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
- Which parts of this packet need notarization?
- The public notice sign placement affidavit and the petitioner’s affidavit of notice of public hearing contain sworn statements and notary jurat blocks.
- How do I get the affidavits notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit details, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and download the notarized document for your application submission.
- Do I need to sign the affidavits in front of a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit text says the signer is duly sworn and includes a subscribed-and-sworn-before-me block, so sign before the notary during the session.
- Can an online notary notarize these affidavits?
- Indiana allows its notaries with a remote notary public endorsement to perform online notarizations, and recognizes certain acts by authorized officers elsewhere. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.