Stonington, ME · Hancock County
Short-Term Rental Registration
This six-page application registers or renews rental units in Stonington, and property owners, managers, or other people or entities responsible for a property submit a separate form for each property map and lot.
- 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
Use this form to register each short-term rental unit or renew its registration annually. The application asks for property and ownership details, emergency and agent contacts, rental-unit information, and a signed certification; corporate owners must attach a disclosure form. Stonington says registration is due by January 1, and the application is incomplete until payment and required paperwork are received. A primary-residence affidavit and evidence are required when claiming resident or owner-occupied status.
Who needs it
Owners, managers, and other people or entities responsible for Stonington rental properties must submit a separate registration for each property map and lot.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download Stonington’s Short-Term Rental Registration application and any required attachments, including the corporate disclosure form if applicable.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill out all fields for each property map and lot, describe every rental unit, and attach required documents and evidence.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If claiming resident or owner-occupied status, arrange notarization of the attached Primary Residence Affidavit with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and swear to the affidavit during your online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Pay the registration fee and send the completed application, affidavit if required, and attachments to the Stonington Town Office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stonington. 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 register a short-term rental in Stonington?
- Complete the application for each property map and lot, attach required documents, pay the registration fee, and return everything to the Town Office by email, mail, or in person.
- Do I need to notarize the rental registration?
- The application includes a Primary Residence Affidavit that requires notarization if you are claiming resident or owner-occupied status. The affidavit’s jurat requires the affiant to swear to its statements before a notary.
- Can I sign the Primary Residence Affidavit with an online notary?
- Maine law, 4 M.R.S. §1915, authorizes a commissioned online notary to perform a notarial act for a remotely located individual. Confirm the Town Office will accept your notarized affidavit before submitting it.
- Where should I send the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to return the completed application, required documents, and fees to the Town Office by email, mail, or in person. Confirm with the town, city, or county registry of deeds if unsure.