Highlands, NY · Orange County
Landlord Registration Form
The Landlord Registration Form collects rental property, owner, responsible-person, occupancy, and safety details for owners registering property with the Town of Highlands 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
Owners use this form to register rental property in the Town of Highlands and Village of Highland Falls, providing contact details, building and unit information, occupancy limits, and fire and other safety features. New registrations and amendments require a $10 fee, and registrations must be renewed annually by January 1. The form also says updated information must be submitted within 30 days when details change.
Who needs it
Owners of residential rental property in the Town of Highlands or Village of Highland Falls use this form for new registrations, amendments, and annual renewals.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the owner or appropriate corporate or partnership officer must sign before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Landlord Registration Form from the Town of Highlands website.
- 2
Fill In Property Details
Provide owner and responsible-person contacts, property features, occupancy information, and safety details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the certification in front of the notary, who completes the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the notarized form and any applicable fee to the Town of Highlands Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Highlands. 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 Landlord Registration Form online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign the certification when instructed so the notary can complete the jurat.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The certification says the signature must be notarized and includes a “Sworn to before me” jurat. The owner or appropriate business officer signs before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- When are registrations and renewals due?
- The form says registrations and renewals are due annually on January 1. It also requires updated information to be submitted within 30 days when details change.