Newport, KY · Campbell County
Rental Dwelling License Application
Newport property owners use this application to seek a rental dwelling license, provide ownership and property details, identify who manages the premises, and calculate applicable fees.
- 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 application collects information about the applicant, ownership, property, management, units, and applicable fees for a Newport rental dwelling license. Owners use it when applying for a license, including after purchasing a property; the form says a new owner has 90 days after purchase to apply to avoid late fees. It also asks whether the business has employees working in Newport and requires the applicant to certify the information is true and correct.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a Newport rental dwelling license should complete the form with ownership, management, property, unit, and fee information.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed jurat; the applicant signs the sworn statement before a notary public, who completes the notary block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Rental Dwelling License Application from the City of Newport.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter applicant, ownership, property, management, unit, and fee information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and applicable fees to the City of Newport License Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Newport. 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 Newport rental dwelling license application?
- Fill in the applicant, ownership, property, management, unit, and fee details. Sign the sworn statement before a notary, then submit the application to Newport's License Division.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-and-subscribed statement and a notary public block. Sign the sworn statement before the notary completes the certificate.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Kentucky authorizes online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check with Newport's License Division whether it will accept the completed application notarized online.
- What fees does the application list?
- The form lists a $50 application fee per building, an annual fee of $75 per rental unit, and a possible late fee of $20 per unit. It notes that fees may be prorated after a July 1 purchase.
- Where can I confirm how to submit the application?
- The form identifies the City of Newport Finance and Administration License Division and provides [email protected] for questions. Confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.