Village of Goshen, NY · Orange County
Short-Term Rental Application and Affidavit
This two-page application collects property, owner, rental-agent, occupancy, and utility details from property owners seeking to operate a short-term rental in the Village of Goshen.
- 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 asks for information about the property, its owner, rental agent, bedrooms, occupancy limits, parking, and utilities. Owners must also swear that they have read the short-term rental law and understand their obligations, and provide a notarized statement that the property is owner occupied for more than 50 percent of the calendar year. The Village reviews applications before a short-term rental inspection; submitting one does not mean the property is approved.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to operate a short-term rental in the Village of Goshen need this form and must provide the required notarized owner-occupancy statement.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Village of Goshen short-term rental application and review both pages, including the affidavit and additional requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the requested property, owner, rental-agent, occupancy, and utility details, and complete the owner affidavit.
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- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the remote notarial session and sign the affidavit before the notary when instructed.
- 5
Submit to the Village
Submit the completed application and notarized statement to the Village of Goshen for review.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Goshen. 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 owner-occupancy statement notarized?
- Complete the application and the affidavit, then sign the affidavit before a notary. The statement says the short-term rental property is owner occupied for more than 50 percent of the calendar year.
- Do I need to submit the application before the inspection?
- The form says applications will be reviewed first, followed by a short-term rental inspection. Submitting a completed application does not mean the property is approved.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- New York authorizes a commissioned online notary to perform remote online notarization. The affidavit requires the owner to swear or affirm before a notary; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information does the application request?
- It requests property and owner details, rental-agent contact information, bedroom and occupancy information, parking and utility details, and whether the property is owner occupied.
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