Willard, OH · Huron County
Residential Rental Housing Registration Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a Willard property owner state why a residential property qualifies for an exemption from the city’s rental housing registration requirement.
- 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 lets an owner identify one of four stated circumstances: the owner occupies the property, an immediate family member occupies it without paying rent, it is vacant or under repair and not rented for the year, or a land-contract purchaser occupies it. The owner signs and dates the affidavit. If none of the listed conditions continues to apply, the form says the owner must register the property and pay the fee within 30 days or may face penalties under the city ordinance.
Who needs it
A Willard property owner who believes a residential property meets one of the exemption conditions listed on the affidavit should complete it.
Why it needs a notary
The form calls the owner’s statement sworn but shows no printed jurat or acknowledgment block; the owner should swear to and sign the affidavit before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Residential Rental Housing Registration Exemption Affidavit from the City of Willard.
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Complete the Form
Identify the applicable exemption and fill in the requested owner, occupant, relationship, and property details.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have the affidavit ready.
- 4
Sign During the Video Session
Swear to the statement and sign when directed by the notary.
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Submit It to the City
Send the completed affidavit to the City of Willard and follow any city instructions for submission.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Willard. 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
- Do I need to have this affidavit notarized?
- The form describes the owner as being “first duly sworn,” indicating a sworn statement. It does not show a printed notary block, so confirm the city’s signing and submission requirements if unsure.
- How do I complete and submit the affidavit?
- Select the exemption circumstance that applies, enter the requested property and occupant details, and sign the sworn statement before a notary. Submit the completed affidavit to the City of Willard.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Ohio permits online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Ask the City of Willard whether it accepts this affidavit with an online notarization; confirm with the city or village if unsure.
- What happens if the exemption condition no longer applies?
- The form says the owner must register the property and pay the appropriate registration fee within 30 days if the stated condition no longer applies. It also warns of possible penalties under the city ordinance.