Gary, IN · Lake County
Rental Registration Exemption Affidavit
The Rental Registration Exemption Affidavit is for Gary property owners applying to be exempt from rental registration requirements based on an eligible property type, occupancy, or owner-occupancy situation.
- 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
Gary property owners use this affidavit to apply for an exemption from the city’s Rental Registration Requirements Ordinance. The form lists eligible circumstances, including certain facility or housing types, occupancy under a recorded contract of sale, and a property previously rented that is now owner-occupied. Applicants must provide supporting documentation when applicable and agree to furnish documentation needed to verify eligibility.
Who needs it
A Gary property owner seeking an exemption from rental registration requirements for a property that meets one of the circumstances listed on the form needs this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Rental Registration Exemption Affidavit from the City of Gary.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property and owner information, select the applicable exemption reason, and gather supporting documentation.
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Sign on Video
Show your ID and sign and swear to the affidavit during the live online notarization session.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed, notarized affidavit and applicable documentation to the City of Gary Building Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gary. 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 notarize the Rental Registration Exemption Affidavit online?
- Book a session with a commissioned online notary, show your ID, and sign and swear to the affidavit during a live video session. Indiana authorizes remote online notarization by notaries with the required endorsement.
- Do I need to provide supporting documentation?
- The form asks applicants to supply applicable documentation for the exemption reason selected and to furnish documentation needed to verify eligibility.
- Who signs the affidavit?
- The property owner applying for the exemption signs and swears to the affidavit before a notary. The form also requests owner mailing and phone information.
- Where do I submit the completed form?
- The form identifies the City of Gary Department of Commerce Building Division. Confirm the submission process and any documentation requirements with the city or town if unsure.