Murphy, TX · Collin County
Short Term Rental Registration Application
The City of Murphy's registration form for short-term rental properties, requiring a notarized property owner acknowledgment.
- 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
Owners of short-term rental properties in Murphy must register with the city, providing local responsible party contact information and property details. The property owner's signature must be acknowledged before a notary as part of the registration or renewal process.
Who needs it
Property owners registering a new short-term rental or renewing an existing short-term rental registration in Murphy.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public, who signs and seals the acknowledgment on the form.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Short Term Rental Registration Application from the City of Murphy Permit Applications page.
- 2
Provide Contact Details
List the local responsible party and property owner information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Verify your ID and sign the owner acknowledgment before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Deliver the notarized registration to Murphy Development Services.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Murphy. 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
- Do I need this form notarized?
- Yes — the property owner's signature must be acknowledged before a notary public.
- How do I get my short-term rental registration notarized online?
- Upload the completed application, verify your identity, and sign live on video with a commissioned online notary.
- Do I need to register a rental renewal too?
- Yes — the same form covers both new registrations and renewals, and both require the notarized owner acknowledgment.
- Can an online notary handle a Murphy short-term rental form?
- Texas recognizes remote online notarization for acknowledgments like this one, but check with the city if unsure about their registration process.