Minneapolis, MN · Hennepin County
Rental License Application
This application requests a Minneapolis rental dwelling license and is filed by the property owner or an associated natural person when a corporation or LLC owns the property.
- 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 five-page application to request a new rental dwelling license or update an existing application. It collects owner and property details, agent or contact information when required, unit and building information, and fee calculations. Minneapolis requires a rental license for a dwelling unit the owner does not occupy, even if no rent is paid or a relative lives there. Submit the application with any required supporting documents and payment.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a new or updated Minneapolis rental dwelling license must file this application, including an associated natural person when a corporation or LLC owns the property.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat for the agent or contact, who must sign before the notary; the form says city staff can notarize this signature in person.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the rental license application and supplemental information from the City of Minneapolis.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Enter the property, owner, agent or contact, unit, and fee details, and gather any supporting documents required for your situation.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment for the agent or contact whose signature appears in the notary block.
- 4
Sign On Video
The agent or contact signs the jurat during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the completed application, payment, and required supporting documents to the City of Minneapolis by an accepted submission method.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Minneapolis. 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 get the agent or contact signature notarized?
- Complete the application, then have the agent or contact sign the jurat before a notary. The form also says city staff can notarize the signature in person.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- The form includes a notary block required for the agent or contact. The agent or contact signs before the notary; confirm with the city if unsure whether it applies to your submission.
- Can I sign this application with a commissioned online notary?
- Minnesota law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. The form does not explain whether Minneapolis accepts remote notarization for this application, so confirm with the city if unsure.
- What supporting documents might the application require?
- The application says a business-owned property requires Articles of Organization listing the business owner. If the applicant is not listed as the owner of record, it lists several possible ownership documents to submit.