Harker Heights, TX · Bell County
Short Term Rental (STR) and Bed & Breakfast Registration Form
Harker Heights' registration form for short-term rentals and bed & breakfasts, whose owner certification must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
- 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
Property owners who want to operate a short-term rental or bed & breakfast in Harker Heights must register with Planning & Development, providing owner and local contact information, occupancy limits, and a site plan. The owner's certification that the submitted information is true and correct, and that they have personal knowledge of it, must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Property owners or operators registering a short-term rental or bed & breakfast in Harker Heights.
Why it needs a notary
The form closes with 'Notary Public, State of Texas — Sworn and Subscribed before me this ___ day of ___, ___.'
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the STR/B&B Registration Form from the City of Harker Heights Planning & Development page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in owner, local contact, and rental unit information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary through Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your identity and swear to the certification live in front of the online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
File the notarized registration with Harker Heights Planning & Development.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harker Heights. 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
- Does the Harker Heights STR registration need a notary?
- Yes. The owner's certification on the STR/B&B registration must be sworn and subscribed before a notary public.
- How do I notarize my STR registration online?
- Upload the form, verify your identity, and sign the sworn certification live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need an in-person Texas notary?
- Texas recognizes online notarizations from commissioned online notaries; check with the city if you're unsure whether in-person is preferred.
- What must I submit with the registration?
- A site plan showing parking, proof of ownership, DBA/LLC documentation, and completed fire marshal and building walk-throughs.
- Who is the local contact person requirement for?
- STR and B&B operators must designate a local contact reachable 24 hours a day in case of emergencies at the rental.