Beacon, NY · Dutchess County
Short-Term Rental Permit Application
This five-page application requests a City of Beacon permit to operate a short-term rental and is filed by the applicant with the City’s Building Department.
- 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 applicant, owner, managing agent, and property details for a proposed short-term rental. Beacon requires a permit before a property is used as a short-term rental, along with supporting items such as proof of STAR credit or exemption, a utility bill, and a notarized certification that the property is the applicant’s primary residence. Tenants must also submit a signed landlord permission statement.
Who needs it
Property owners or tenants seeking to operate a short-term rental in Beacon must submit the application and the required supporting documents to the City.
Why it needs a notary
The certification form carries a jurat marked “Sworn to before me”; the applicant must sign the primary-residence certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Short-Term Rental Permit Application and review the required supporting items.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the applicant, owner, managing agent, and property sections, and gather the documents listed by the City.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the primary-residence certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification during the online notarial session and follow the notary’s instructions for the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the application, notarized certification, and required supporting items to the City of Beacon.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Beacon. 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 notarize the primary-residence certification?
- Complete the certification, then sign it during a notarial session. The form’s jurat says “Sworn to before me,” so the notary administers an oath or affirmation and completes the notarial certificate.
- Do I need to notarize the entire permit application?
- The form specifically requires a signed and notarized certification stating that the property is the applicant’s primary residence. It does not identify the application or landlord permission statement as requiring notarization.
- Can I sign the certification with a remote online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under Executive Law §135-c. Ask the City whether it will accept the remotely notarized certification; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists proof of receipt of a New York State STAR credit or property tax exemption, a utility bill in the applicant’s name, the notarized residence certification, and a landlord permission statement if the applicant is a tenant.
Other forms in Beacon
Short-Term Rental Permit Application in other Dutchess County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.