Columbus, OH · Franklin County
Short Term Rental Affidavit of Non-Operation
This affidavit lets a property owner or other affiant tell the City of Columbus License Section that a short-term rental is no longer operating at the listed address.
- 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
Use this form when a short-term rental is no longer operating at the listed property address. The affiant provides identifying and property details, affirms that rental operations have ended, and acknowledges the form’s public-record disclosure statement. The form says to submit the completed affidavit to the City of Columbus License Section by mail or email; it lists the section’s address, phone number, and email.
Who needs it
A person reporting that a short-term rental is no longer operating at a Columbus property should complete and submit this affidavit to the City License Section.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the City of Columbus Short Term Rental Affidavit of Non-Operation.
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Complete the Form
Enter the affiant and property details, affirm that the rental is no longer operating, and check the public-record disclosure box.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the form’s jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the online notarization session, in the notary’s presence.
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Submit to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Columbus License Section by mail or email using the contact details on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Columbus. 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 affidavit?
- The form directs you to submit it to the City of Columbus License Section by mail or email. Use the contact details printed on the form.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a jurat and says it must be sworn to and subscribed in the notary’s presence. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely under Ohio law; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for the affiant’s name and relationship to the property, the property address, parcel number, owner’s name, and signature, along with an acknowledgment of the public-record disclosure statement.
- What does signing the affidavit confirm?
- By signing, the affiant affirms that they no longer operate a short-term rental at the listed address. The form also warns that false statements may lead to permit denial or revocation and prosecution under the cited Columbus City Code provision.