Village of Babylon, NY · Suffolk County
Application for Rental Housing Permit
This application collects rental-property, owner, occupancy, and fire-safety details from property owners seeking a rental housing permit from the Village of Babylon.
- 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 form asks for the owner’s contact information, rental address, property identifiers, unit and occupancy details, parking information, and answers to fire-safety questions. Owners use it to apply for a Village of Babylon rental housing permit; the form lists a yearly fee and asks for the owner’s signature sworn before a notary. Complete the applicable sections and provide the requested details when submitting the permit application to the village.
Who needs it
Owners seeking a Village of Babylon rental housing permit use this form to provide information about the rental property, its occupants, and its fire-safety features.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a jurat stating “Sworn to before me”; the property owner signs the application before the notary administers the oath or affirmation.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Application for Rental Housing Permit from the Village of Babylon permits and applications page.
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Complete the Form
Enter owner and rental-property details, select the applicable unit and occupancy information, and answer the fire-safety questions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary for the owner’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the video session when directed, and complete the oath or affirmation before the notary.
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Submit to the Village
Submit the notarized application to the Village of Babylon and follow its instructions for fees and permit processing.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Village of Babylon. 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 my rental housing permit application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign during the video session when instructed, and submit the notarized form to the Village of Babylon.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat stating “Sworn to before me,” so the owner must sign before the notary and take an oath or affirmation.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. Ask the Village of Babylon whether it will accept a remotely notarized application; confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- What information should I prepare?
- The form requests owner contact details, the rental address and property identifiers, unit and occupancy information, parking details, and answers about fire-safety features.