Hickory Creek, TX · Denton County
Short-Term Rental Registration
The Short-Term Rental Registration form collects property, owner, and emergency contact details from owners or authorized agents seeking a Town of Hickory Creek short-term rental permit.
- 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
Hickory Creek requires a short-term rental permit before a residential property may be rented, leased, advertised, or otherwise used as a short-term rental. The registration form identifies the property, owner, local emergency contact, and proposed occupancy, and includes a certification agreeing to follow applicable Town ordinances. Applicants must submit supporting materials such as insurance proof, parking and floor plans, host rules, and a Hotel Occupancy Tax number; the Town also requires an inspection before approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or authorized agents seeking a new or renewal short-term rental permit in Hickory Creek should complete the registration and provide the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a Texas state jurat stating it was signed or attested before a notary; the owner or authorized agent signing the certification appears before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Registration
Download the Short-Term Rental Registration packet and review the application and supporting-document list.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the property, owner, and emergency contact information, complete the certification, and gather the required supporting documents.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a video appointment with a commissioned online notary for the form’s signed-or-attested-before-me jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Appear on video and sign or attest to the certification as directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized registration and supporting documents to the Town of Hickory Creek.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Hickory Creek. 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 short-term rental registration?
- Complete the registration, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign or attest to the certification when directed. Submit the completed form and supporting documents to the Town.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- The form includes a state jurat stating it was signed or attested before a notary. The owner or authorized agent who signs the certification should appear before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018 under Government Code Chapter 406, Subchapter C. If you are uncertain whether the Town accepts an online-notarized form, confirm with the city if unsure.
- What documents accompany the registration?
- The packet lists supporting materials including proof of insurance, a parking site plan or survey, a detailed floor plan, proposed host rules, a Hotel Occupancy Tax number, and other applicable documents.
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