Stillwater, OK · Payne County
Short-Term Rental License Application
This application requests a Stillwater short-term rental license and collects property, owner, occupancy, parking, safety, insurance, and tax information from property owners or applicants.
- 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
Property owners or applicants use this four-page application to seek a license for a short-term rental in Stillwater. It requests details about the rental, occupancy and parking, along with house rules, insurance, a floorplan, and other supporting items. The application also includes an affidavit for verifying smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire extinguisher. The form notes an initial and annual renewal fee and that licenses expire after one year or when ownership changes.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Stillwater short-term rental license need this application and its required supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The affidavit has an acknowledgment block; each signing owner or LLC representative must appear before the notary and acknowledge signing it.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Short-Term Rental License Application from the City of Stillwater.
- 2
Fill Out The Form
Enter rental, owner, occupancy, parking, and contact details, and gather the listed supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the affidavit before signing it.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear by video before the commissioned online notary and acknowledge signing the affidavit.
- 5
Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and required supporting documents to Stillwater's Development Services Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Stillwater. 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
- What does the short-term rental application ask for?
- It requests rental address, occupancy and bedroom counts, parking, owner and contact details, and supporting items such as house rules, insurance, a floorplan, and tax documentation.
- Do I need to notarize the safety affidavit?
- Yes. The application includes an affidavit about smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and a fire extinguisher, followed by an acknowledgment for the owner's or representative's signature.
- How do I complete the notarized affidavit online?
- Fill out the affidavit, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign while connected by video. Oklahoma law recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed by authorized officers of another state.
- Where do I submit the application and supporting documents?
- The form is for submission to Stillwater's Development Services Department. Check the city's current instructions for submission details and confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.