City of Newburgh, NY · Orange County
Rental License Application
The Rental License Application collects property, ownership, tenant-service, and inspection information from owners applying to the City of Newburgh Department of Code Compliance for a rental license.
- 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 five-page application to provide details about rental units, ownership, agents, property management, and how tenant inquiries and complaints are handled. It also asks about other properties, fees, taxes, assessments, and whether the owner consents to an inspection or submits a professional engineer’s certification. The City’s form includes an attestation that the application is complete and accurate, and requires the owner or principal to swear to the statements before a notary.
Who needs it
Owners or principals applying for a City of Newburgh rental license should complete the application and provide the requested property and ownership information.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the owner or principal signs and swears that the application statements are true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Rental License Application from the City of Newburgh and review all five pages.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Complete the applicable property, owner, agent, manager, and attestation sections. Attach additional information where requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Wait to sign the attestation until the notary directs you to sign and swear to it during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Submit the notarized application to the City of Newburgh Department of Code Compliance.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from City of Newburgh. 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 Rental License Application notarized online?
- Complete the application but wait to sign the attestation. Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign and swear to the statements during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says the owner or principal must swear that the statements are true and includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” notary block.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c. A commissioned online notary can conduct the notarization remotely when the signer and notary complete the required online process.
- What happens after the notary session?
- After notarization, submit the completed application to the City of Newburgh Department of Code Compliance. The form lists its address as 123 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550.
- What if I am unsure whether I need an inspection or certification?
- The form describes an inspection consent option or a certification by a licensed professional engineer. For questions about which option applies, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
Rental License Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.