Shandaken, NY · Ulster County
Short Term Rental License Application
Shandaken property owners use this application to request a short-term rental license from the Town Clerk, providing property, owner and manager details along with required supporting documents and fees.
- 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 ownership, property, contact and bedroom information and requires supporting documents such as a property map, floor plan, insurance copy, deed and emergency contact document. Applicants submit the completed form and $150 application fee to the Town Clerk; a provisional license follows a complete application and required fees, while full approval follows zoning review and property inspection.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Town of Shandaken short-term rental license must complete this application and provide the listed documents and fees.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an Acknowledgment of Individual; each applicant signing the attestation appears before a notary and acknowledges executing the application.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Short Term Rental License Application and instructions from the Town of Shandaken.
- 2
Fill In The Form
Enter owner, property and contact details, select the owner type, and gather the documents listed on the checklist.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the Acknowledgment of Individual included with the application.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by live video before a commissioned online notary and acknowledge signing the application.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the completed original form, supporting documents and application fee to the Town Clerk - STR at the address in the instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shandaken. 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 submit the completed application?
- Return the completed original form, required documents and $150 application fee to the Town Clerk - STR, PO Box 67, Shandaken, NY 12480. The form says incomplete applications will be returned.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The application includes an Acknowledgment of Individual for the applicant’s signature. Signers can meet with a commissioned online notary by live video; New York authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, since 2023.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The checklist requests a property map, scaled floor plan, Ulster County Certificate of Authority, property and STR/landlord insurance, posted emergency contact document, deed, and, for owner-occupied and resident-owner applicants, three residency documents.
- What happens after the application is submitted?
- The form says an initial provisional license is issued after receipt of a complete application and the application and annual license fees. Full approval follows review by the Zoning Enforcement Officer and an inspection.
- Who should I contact if I am unsure about a requirement?
- The form lists the Town Clerk at (845) 688-5004. For questions about a local requirement or how it applies to your application, confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.