Byron, NY · Genesee County
Short-Term Rental Permit Application
This application lets Byron property owners request a permit to operate a short-term rental and submit property, owner, operator, and compliance information to the Town.
- 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 Town of Byron application collects rental property details, owner and operator contacts, required acknowledgements, and a sworn certification. Applicants must include supporting materials such as proof of insurance, a floor plan, county registration and bed tax proof, and tax payment proof. The form says all title owners must sign, and applicants must submit a $150 non-refundable fee. Permits last one year after approval and must be renewed 90 days before expiration to continue operating.
Who needs it
Byron property owners applying to operate a short-term rental, and any designated agent applying on their behalf, need to complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application ends with a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; each signing owner or operator/agent must sign the certification before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Town of Byron Short-Term Rental Permit Application and review its requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Provide property, owner, and operator details; complete the acknowledgements and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
All required signers appear by live video and sign the certification as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized application, supporting documents, and required fee to the Town of Byron.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Byron. 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 Byron short-term rental application online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Each signer completes the sworn certification during a live video session and follows the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application ends with a jurat and says the information is certified under penalty of perjury. Signers should sign the certification in front of the notary.
- What supporting documents does the application list?
- The form calls for proof of insurance, an accurate floor plan, proof of Genesee County registration and bed tax payment, and proof of payment of the past three years of Town, County, and School taxes.
- Can I use online notarization for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Short-Term Rental Permit Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.