Do I need a notary for the Landlord Certificate of Registration?

No. The form does not require notarization and lists no sworn attachment or related notarized step.

What attachments does the landlord registration checklist list?

The checklist calls for proof of insurance each year and a Lead-Safe or Lead-Free Certificate for properties built before 1978.

How often must the landlord registration be submitted?

The checklist says the Landlord Registration form must be submitted each year. It also says registrations completed before January 1, 2023, are no longer valid.

Newton, MT · Sussex County

No notary required

Landlord Certificate of Registration

Newton landlords use this registration form to provide property, owner, agent, and emergency contact information for a rental dwelling or commercial property.

What this form is

This form registers a landlord and premises with the Town of Newton and asks for the property address, dwelling-unit count, owner and agent details, emergency contacts, and heating information. The accompanying checklist says the registration must be submitted each year with proof of insurance, and, for properties built before 1978, a Lead-Safe or Lead-Free Certificate. It lists different fees for initial registration and yearly renewals.

Who needs it

Landlords registering a residential rental property or commercial premises in Newton should complete the form and follow its annual registration checklist.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist lists a fee of $200 per unit initially and $100 per unit each year thereafter.

About notarization

This document is completed without a notary; it lists no sworn attachment, so the landlord simply signs and dates the registration.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Landlord Certificate of Registration and its registration checklist.
2
Complete The Registration
Provide the premises address, dwelling-unit count, owner and agent details, emergency contacts, and heating information.
3
Gather Required Attachments
Include proof of insurance each year and a Lead-Safe or Lead-Free Certificate for properties built before 1978.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the form and checklist items to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Landlord Certificate of Registration?: No. The form does not require notarization and lists no sworn attachment or related notarized step.
How do I submit the Landlord Certificate of Registration?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The checklist lists the applicable per-unit fee.
What attachments does the landlord registration checklist list?: The checklist calls for proof of insurance each year and a Lead-Safe or Lead-Free Certificate for properties built before 1978.
How often must the landlord registration be submitted?: The checklist says the Landlord Registration form must be submitted each year. It also says registrations completed before January 1, 2023, are no longer valid.

Need something notarized?

This Landlord Certificate of Registration doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Newton form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.