Altoona, PA · Blair County
Residential Rental Unit License Application
This application registers a residential rental property with Altoona’s Codes and Inspections Department; property owners complete it for new or existing rentals or, when applicable, a family exemption.
- 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
Altoona property owners use this form to provide rental property, ownership, and local manager or contact information. The form says Sections 1, 2, and 3 must be completed, and the City will not accept the application without a Tenant Registration Form and proof of rental insurance. Owners applying for a family exemption also complete Section 4, sign before a notary, and provide valid ID.
Who needs it
Owners of new or existing residential rental properties in Altoona file this application, while owners seeking a family exemption complete the applicable section.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a signed-and-sworn jurat for the family exemption owner signature; the owner signs before the notary and provides valid ID.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Residential Rental Unit License Application from Altoona’s Codes and Inspections Department.
- 2
Complete the Applicable Sections
Fill out Sections 1, 2, and 3. Complete Section 4 if applying for a family exemption, and prepare the required supporting items.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the family exemption owner signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show valid ID and sign the owner signature before the notary during your online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed application and required supporting forms and proof to Altoona’s Codes and Inspections Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Altoona. 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 exemption signature notarized?
- Complete the applicable family exemption information, then sign the owner signature before a commissioned online notary and provide valid ID, as the form instructs.
- Do I need notarization for every rental application?
- The form specifically requires a notary for the owner signature on the family exemption section. It does not identify a general notarization requirement for every application.
- Can I sign this form with a commissioned online notary?
- Pennsylvania authorizes its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under 57 Pa.C.S. §306.1. Confirm with the city, borough or township if unsure whether Altoona will accept the notarized form.
- What else must I submit with the application?
- The form states that the City will not accept the application without the Tenant Registration Form and proof of rental insurance. It also requests a Certificate of Good Standing for an owner that is a legal entity.