Mount Penn, PA · Berks County
Family Rental Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets a Mount Penn property owner describe a rental to a related family member and request an exemption from the Borough’s rental program.
- 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 owner identifies the property and tenant, states their family relationship, and affirms that the arrangement is not a residential or commercial lease. Mount Penn requires an annual affidavit to confirm the family rental arrangement has not changed or ended. The form also says the owner must maintain the property under the applicable property maintenance code and that the exemption does not apply if the tenant is no longer a related family member.
Who needs it
A Mount Penn property owner renting to a family member by blood, marriage, or legal custody who is seeking the Borough’s family rental exemption needs this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a sworn statement and a “Signed and sworn to before me” jurat; the owner should sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Family Rental Exemption Affidavit from the Borough of Mount Penn.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the owner’s name and address, property address, tenant’s name, and family relationship.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session, following the notary’s instructions.
- 5
Submit to the Borough
Send the completed affidavit to the Borough of Mount Penn.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mount Penn. 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 family rental affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign and swear to the affidavit during the video session. Then submit it to Mount Penn.
- Do I need to file this affidavit every year?
- The form says the owner must complete an affidavit annually to confirm the family rental arrangement has not changed or ended.
- Does the affidavit cover every tenant?
- The form describes a rental to a relative by blood, marriage, or legal custody. It says the exemption does not apply if tenants do not have a family relationship with the owner.
- Can an online notarization be used for this form?
- Pennsylvania law authorizes remote online notarization by its commissioned notaries under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1, and 57 Pa.C.S. §311 addresses the effect of notarial acts performed elsewhere. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure.