Austin, TX · Travis County
Short-Term Rental Agent Authorization Form
A sworn form Austin property owners use to authorize an agent to submit short-term rental license applications on their behalf.
- 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
When someone other than the property owner applies for a City of Austin short-term rental license, the owner must authorize that agent in writing. The owner swears under oath that the authorization and accompanying information are true and correct, and the signature must be sworn to and subscribed before a notary public.
Who needs it
Short-term rental property owners in Austin who want an agent, property manager, or company to file their STR license application.
Why it needs a notary
The form closes with 'SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME,' so the owner's signature authorizing the agent must be notarized.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the STR Agent Authorization Form from Austin Development Services.
- 2
Fill In Owner and Agent Details
List the property, the owner, and each authorized agent.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote online notarization session.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the authorization before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit with Your STR License Application
Attach the notarized form to your short-term rental license application.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Austin. 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 if I manage my own short-term rental?
- No, it is only required when someone other than the owner will submit the STR license application.
- How do I get the STR agent authorization notarized?
- Fill in the owner and agent details, then sign it during a remote online notarization video session.
- Can a property management company be listed as the agent?
- Yes, you can name individuals from a management company as authorized agents on the form.
- Will Austin accept a remotely notarized authorization?
- Texas has authorized remote online notarization since 2018; check with the city's short-term rental office if unsure.