Brookhaven, NY · Suffolk County
Rental License Application
Brookhaven property owners file this application with the Town’s Building Division to seek temporary rental registration or a provisional house rental license for a dwelling.
- 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 agent details, property information, rental-unit details, tenant information, and disclosures about the intended use. Owners submit it to the Town of Brookhaven Building Division with the required certificates, plans, survey, fee, and applicable affidavits. After review, the Town may issue a temporary rental registration; the form says the owner must arrange an inspection or provide an eligible professional’s inspection report within 90 days.
Who needs it
Owners seeking rental registration or a provisional house rental license for a Brookhaven dwelling must complete the application and submit the required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a sworn owner certification and notarized rental, rooming-house, transient-occupancy, and ownership affidavits; the property owner signs each applicable affidavit before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Brookhaven Rental License Application and review its application pages and affidavits.
- 2
Fill In The Applicable Sections
Enter owner, property, agent, and tenant details, answer the questions, and complete each affidavit that applies.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the affidavit signature blocks.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Show identification and sign each applicable affidavit when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application and required supporting documents to the Town of Brookhaven Building Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Brookhaven. 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 Brookhaven rental license application notarized?
- Complete the applicable owner affidavit, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign the affidavit during the video session and submit the notarized application and supporting materials to the Town’s Building Division.
- Do I need to notarize every affidavit in the application?
- The application includes several affidavits with notary blocks. Complete and notarize the affidavits that apply to your property and proposed rental use; check the Town’s instructions if you are unsure which are required.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, in effect since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize an applicable affidavit during a remote video session.
- What supporting documents should I submit with the application?
- The form lists applicable certificates, a survey, floor plans, a fee, and proof of corporate, LLC, or trust status when relevant. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure which items apply.
Rental License Application in other New York cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.