City of Plattsburgh, NY · Clinton County
Short Term Rental Registration Application
This application registers a short-term rental property with the City of Plattsburgh and is filed by the property owner or the owner’s authorized agent with the Office of the Building Inspector.
- 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 owner or agent details, property information, rental-unit capacity, and certifications about the information provided and the property’s compliance with listed standards. The City requires owners of buildings with short-term rental units to register them; the form states that unregistered properties are unlawful. Certificates are valid for one year, and the form describes renewal, inspection, and change-of-circumstance requirements.
Who needs it
Owners of Plattsburgh buildings containing short-term rental units, or their authorized agents, complete this application to register or renew the property.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an oath and jurat block; the compliant applicant signs the sworn certification before a notary public, who completes the subscribed-and-sworn section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Short Term Rental Registration Application from the City of Plattsburgh.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Provide owner or agent details, rental address, unit information, and the required certifications.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization session with Rush Notary for the sworn certification.
- 4
- 5
Submit To The City
Send the notarized application to the City of Plattsburgh Office of the Building Inspector.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Plattsburgh. 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 this short-term rental application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book online with Rush Notary. Sign the sworn compliance certification during your video session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the application must be notarized and includes a subscribed-and-sworn block for the compliant applicant’s signature.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Real Property Law §299 recognizes notarial acts performed outside New York by an officer authorized where the act occurs; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What should I do after notarization?
- Submit the completed application to the City of Plattsburgh Office of the Building Inspector. The form says the office inspects rental units upon receipt and annually thereafter.