Village of Skaneateles, NY · Onondaga County
Bed-and-Breakfast, Hotel and Lodging Facility License Application
This application is for property owners or authorized applicants seeking a Village of Skaneateles license to operate a bed-and-breakfast homestay, hotel or lodging facility.
- 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 information about the applicant, property, facility type, tax map number, permits, authorizations, taxes and insurance. The Village requires a license for covered facilities, and applicants must submit the signed and notarized application with the listed supporting documents, including a property survey, site plan and Certificate of Occupancy.
Who needs it
Property owners, or applicants authorized to act for them, seeking a Village license to operate a bed-and-breakfast homestay, hotel or lodging facility must complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The application carries an acknowledgment block on page 4; the applicant signs and acknowledges the application before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Village of Skaneateles licensing application and review its instructions and checklist.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the applicant, property and facility details, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application acknowledgment.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the application during the secure video session as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Send the notarized application, supporting documents and fee to the Village as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Skaneateles. 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 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the notarized application with the required attachments to the Village.
- Do I need to notarize the whole application?
- The checklist says the application signature must be notarized. The acknowledgment block is on page 4; sign before the notary and include the required supporting materials.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Village if it has submission or document-format requirements.
- What if I am applying for the property owner?
- The instructions require a power of attorney, a signed and notarized agency letter, or a signed retainer agreement authorizing you to act for the owner. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.