Excelsior, MN · Hennepin County
Short-Term Rental Primary Residence Affidavit
This affidavit documents an owner’s primary residence and is submitted with the City of Excelsior’s short-term rental license application when the property is in an R1 or R2 zoning district.
- 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 affidavit asks property owners to swear or affirm that they own the property, occupy it for at least 183 days a year, and are Minnesota residents. Owners must identify the qualifying proof of residence they provide, such as a driver’s license, voter registration, or tax documents showing the Excelsior property address. The application packet says this affidavit must be notarized and submitted with supporting documentation for properties in R1 or R2 zoning districts.
Who needs it
Property owners applying for a short-term rental license need this affidavit if their property is in an R1 or R2 zoning district.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an acknowledged-before-me block; each property owner signing the affidavit must appear before the notary for acknowledgment.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application Packet
Get the City of Excelsior’s 2026 Short-Term Rental License Application Packet.
- 2
Fill Out The Affidavit
Complete the owner, property, and residence details, and identify the supporting proof of residence.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show identification and acknowledge your signature before the notary during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit The Application
Include the notarized affidavit and supporting documentation with the completed license application to the city.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Excelsior. 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 primary residence affidavit?
- Enter the property owners’ names and address, affirm the occupancy and residency statements, initial the proof of residence provided, then sign before a notary.
- Do I need to submit supporting documents?
- Yes. The application packet says the affidavit requires supporting documentation, such as a driver’s license, Minnesota identification card, voter registration, or tax documents with the property address and owner names.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Minnesota authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under the Remote Online Notarization Act, Minn. Stat. § 358.645. A commissioned online notary can notarize the affidavit remotely.
- When is this affidavit required for a short-term rental license?
- The application packet states that an affidavit of primary residence must be filed for properties in R1 or R2 zoning districts. Confirm with the city if unsure.