Warwick, RI · Kent County
Short-Term Rental Owner’s Affidavit
Warwick property owners use this affidavit to identify a property and state their plan to use it for a short-term rental under the zoning ordinance.
- 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 City of Warwick Building Department form asks the property owner to identify themselves and the property, then state a plan to use the property as a short-term rental. The form refers to Zoning Ordinance O-23-4, Section 510.3(B), concerning short-term rental of dwelling units. The owner signs the form, and a notary public witnesses the signature.
Who needs it
A property owner planning to use a Warwick property for a short-term rental should complete this affidavit.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Witnessed by” line for a Notary Public; the property owner signs the affidavit before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the Short-Term Rental Owner’s Affidavit from the City of Warwick.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the date, owner’s name, and property address; review the statement about planned short-term rental use.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the affidavit during the video session while the notary witnesses your signature.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the completed notarized affidavit to the City of Warwick Building Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Warwick. 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 notarize the Warwick owner’s affidavit online?
- Complete the form, book with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session. Submit the notarized affidavit to the City of Warwick Building Department.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form provides a “Witnessed by” line for a Notary Public, so the property owner should sign in the notary’s presence.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island authorizes remote online notarization under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the recipient accepts an online-notarized document.
- What information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the date, property owner’s name, property address, and the owner’s signature, witnessed by a Notary Public.
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