Shandaken, NY · Ulster County
Short Term Rental License Application
Property owners use this application to request a Town of Shandaken short-term rental license and provide property, owner, manager, and required supporting-document information.
- 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 and property details, contact information, and documents such as a floor plan, insurance, deed, and proof of residency where applicable. Applicants submit the completed original form, required materials, and the $150 application fee to the Town Clerk; the town says incomplete applications will be returned. A provisional license follows receipt of a complete application and fees, while full approval follows zoning review and a property inspection.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a Town of Shandaken license for a short-term rental must complete the application and provide the requested supporting documents and fee.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes an Acknowledgment of Individual; each applicant signing the attestation should appear before a commissioned online notary to acknowledge the signature.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Town of Shandaken Short Term Rental License Application and review its instructions and fee information.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in owner, property, and contact details, check the applicable owner type, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s Acknowledgment of Individual.
- 4
Sign On Video
Show your identification and acknowledge your signature during the live online notarization session.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Return the completed original application, required documents, and application fee to the Town Clerk - STR as instructed.
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 get the application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book with a commissioned online notary. You will verify your identity and acknowledge your signature during a live video session.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- The application includes an Acknowledgment of Individual for the applicant’s signature. Signers should acknowledge their signatures before a commissioned online notary.
- What should I submit with the application?
- The form lists a property map, scaled floor plan, Ulster County Certificate of Authority, insurance, emergency contact document, deed, and the $150 application fee. Some owners must also provide three residency documents.
- Where do I send the completed application?
- The instructions direct applicants to return the completed original forms to the Town Clerk - STR, PO Box 67, Shandaken, NY 12480. Confirm with the city, town or village if unsure.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- New York authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Executive Law §135-c. The form’s acknowledgment must be completed with the notary during the notarization session.