Oregon, OH · Lucas County
Short-Term Rental Operating Permit Application
Oregon property owners or permanent occupants use this application to request a permit to operate a short-term rental unit within the city.
- 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 operator and property details, residency and insurance information, and plans and other materials needed for the permit. Oregon requires an operating permit before a short-term rental is operated or advertised; applicants must also provide the information and documents listed in the application and OMC Section 1155.09. The applicant swears that the answers and other statements are true and signs the acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A property owner or permanent occupant applying for a new, renewal, or updated short-term rental operating permit in Oregon should complete this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has an acknowledgment with a sworn statement and “Sworn to before me” jurat; the applicant signs and swears to the statements before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Download Oregon’s Short-Term Rental Operating Permit Application and review its requirements and supporting-document list.
- 2
Complete The Form
Fill in the applicant and property details, prepare the required information and documents, and leave the acknowledgment signature for the notary session.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign On Video
Join the video session, sign the application, and swear to its statements before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the notarized application and required supporting materials to Oregon’s Building and Zoning Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Oregon. 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 a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statements during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes an applicant acknowledgment and a “Sworn to before me” section. The applicant must sign and swear to the statements before a notary or the listed city official.
- Does Ohio allow online notarization for this form?
- Ohio law authorizes online notarization by Ohio notaries and recognizes notarial acts performed by authorized officers. Confirm with the city or village if unsure whether it will accept this notarized application.
- What else does the application require?
- The form lists proof of identity and residency, a letter of good standing from the city’s Income Tax Division, floor and site plans, insurance information, and other details. Check the application for the full list.