Do I need a notary for the Transient Occupancy Tax Return?

No. The return has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.

Do I have to file if my business had no sales?

Yes. The return states that it must be filed even if no sales were made during the period.

Do I file if a third party paid the taxes?

Yes. The return must be returned to the town each month even if all taxes are paid to the town by a third party.

No notary required

Transient Occupancy Tax Return

Shenandoah lodging businesses use this return to report monthly rental sales and occupancy tax, including amounts paid through rental platforms.

What this form is

The Transient Occupancy Tax Return reports a lodging business’s rental sales and tax for a given month, including rentals paid through platforms and tax paid by platforms. The town requires it each month, even when there are no sales or a third party pays the taxes. It asks for business details, rental amounts, tax calculations, any applicable penalty and interest, and the signer’s signature and date.

Who needs it

Lodging businesses in Shenandoah must file this return each month, including businesses with no sales or taxes paid by a third party.

How to submit it

Return it to the Treasurer’s Office, 426 First Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849. File and pay by the last day of the following month, even if a third party pays the taxes.

About notarization

This return is signed and dated without a notary; it lists no notarized attachment or sworn step, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Return
Download the Transient Occupancy Tax Return PDF.
2
Complete The Monthly Return
Enter the business name and address, reporting month, rental sales, platform amounts, and tax calculations.
3
Sign And Date
Sign and date the declaration. Keep a copy for your records.
4
Return It To The Town
Return the form to the Treasurer’s Office and file and pay by the last day of the following month.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Transient Occupancy Tax Return?: No. The return has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
How do I submit the Transient Occupancy Tax Return?: Return it to the Treasurer’s Office at 426 First Street, Shenandoah, VA 22849. File and pay by the last day of the following month.
Do I have to file if my business had no sales?: Yes. The return states that it must be filed even if no sales were made during the period.
Do I file if a third party paid the taxes?: Yes. The return must be returned to the town each month even if all taxes are paid to the town by a third party.

Need something notarized?

This Transient Occupancy Tax Return doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Shenandoah form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.