Nelsonville, NY · Putnam County
Short-Term Rental Permit Application and Certification
Nelsonville property owners use this application to seek a short-term rental permit and submit a notarized certification that the property is their primary residence.
- 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 owner and responsible-designee contact details, property information, proposed rental use, and the permit class requested. Nelsonville requires applicants to submit it with supporting items listed on the form, including a signed and notarized certification that the property is the owner’s primary residence. The certification also addresses property safety, code compliance, and permit conditions.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to register a short-term rental unit in the Village of Nelsonville must submit the application and the accompanying notarized certification.
Why it needs a notary
The certification includes a jurat stating it was sworn to before a notary; the property owner signs the certification before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Get the Village of Nelsonville short-term rental permit application and certification.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter owner and designee details, property information, and the requested permit class.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the owner certification.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the certification during the online notary session and complete the sworn statement.
- 5
Submit To The Village
Send the application, notarized certification, and the supporting items and fees listed on the form to the Village.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Nelsonville. 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 complete the notarized certification?
- Complete the application and certification, then sign the certification while appearing before a notary. Submit it with the other required items listed on the form.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application?
- The form specifically says the short-term rental certification must be notarized. It does not state that the application pages require notarization.
- Can I sign the certification with an online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective in 2023. Use a commissioned online notary and confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form lists STAR credit or property-tax-exemption proof, at least $500,000 in insurance, the notarized certification, applicable fees, and shared-driveway documentation when relevant.