Smithfield, VA · Isle of Wight County
Short-Term Rental Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner or authorized operator certify short-term rental details and compliance for filing with the Town of Smithfield alongside required insurance documentation.
- 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 affidavit asks the owner or operator to certify property ownership or consent, insurance coverage, business licensing, waste service, rental-night and occupancy limits, and compliance with Town requirements. Smithfield’s form also addresses taxes, noise, accessory structures, and applicable private agreements or permits. The person signing declares the statements true under penalty of perjury; the form includes spaces for the affiant’s signature and a notary’s sworn acknowledgment.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized operator seeking to offer a property for short-term rental in Smithfield must complete and file this affidavit with the Town.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Short-Term Rental Affidavit from the Town of Smithfield.
- 2
Complete the Form
Fill in the owner, address, and TPIN fields and review the certifications.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the remote notarial session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Provide the notarized affidavit and required insurance documentation to the Town of Smithfield.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Smithfield. 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 complete the Smithfield short-term rental affidavit?
- Enter the requested owner, address, and TPIN information, review each certification, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary. Submit it with the required insurance documentation to the Town.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary, so wait to sign until your notarial appointment.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Virginia was the first U.S. state widely credited with authorizing remote online notarization, effective July 1, 2012. A commissioned online notary can notarize remotely; Virginia recognizes a notarial act performed in another state by a notary authorized there as presumed valid. Confirm with the city, town, or county if unsure.
- What should accompany the affidavit?
- The form requires a copy of the declarations page, certificate of insurance, or—if newly applied for—a binder showing the specified liability coverage.