The Notarized Affidavit of Employer (VRE) is a one-page form published by the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP), marked "Employer Only," in which an employer's representative swears before a notary public that the employer asked an employee to work at a location outside the District for a stated period. The footer of the form reads "District of Columbia Vacation Rental Exemption Application Form Page 1 of 1." On FillingPDF you can fill out the form online and download or print the completed PDF for signing and notarization; the official PDF is published by DLCP at the address linked on this page.
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What is Notarized Affidavit of Employer (VRE) – Washington, DC?
The Notarized Affidavit of Employer (VRE) is a one-page DLCP form, marked "Employer Only," in which an employer's representative certifies under oath, before a notary public, that the employer requested a named employee to work at a location outside the District of Columbia during a stated period.
The form has a single section, Part A. – Employer. Its sworn statement has the representative give a name and position title, name the employer and the employee, state the location outside the District, and enter the start and end dates of the work. The representative also certifies being authorized to provide the information on behalf of the employer. Below the statement the form asks for the Employee Scope of Work, a closing certification that all information submitted is true to the best of the representative's knowledge, the representative's printed name, position title and contact details, and the representative's signature.
The notary block follows: "Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public," with a space for the SEAL, the notary's signature, today's date and the date the commission expires.
"VRE" appears in the title, and the footer of the PDF reads "District of Columbia Vacation Rental Exemption Application Form Page 1 of 1," which is how DLCP identifies the application this page belongs to. The affidavit is the employer's statement only; it is not a license and does not issue an approval by itself.
Who needs to file Notarized Affidavit of Employer (VRE) – Washington, DC?
The form is completed by an employer, through a representative who is authorized to provide the information on the employer's behalf. The printed heading says "Employer Only," so the employee named in the affidavit does not fill it out or sign it.
Groups involved and what each does:
- Employer representative: gives their name, position title, email and phone number, describes the employee's scope of work, and signs the certification.
- Employer: is named in the sworn statement as the party that requested the employee to work at a location outside the District. The form also asks for the email and phone number of the "Employer Provider."
- Notary public: witnesses the oath and completes the seal, date and commission expiration.
Use this form when the application it belongs to calls for an employer's notarized statement that an employee was requested to work outside the District. The footer ties it to the District of Columbia Vacation Rental Exemption Application Form; confirm with DLCP whether your situation requires it. An employee, or anyone not authorized to speak for the employer, should not sign as the representative.
When to file Notarized Affidavit of Employer (VRE) – Washington, DC
Complete the affidavit when the employer can state the full facts it certifies: the employee's name, the location outside the District, and the start and end dates of the work. The form prints no due date of its own.
Because its footer identifies it as a page of the District of Columbia Vacation Rental Exemption Application Form, it is prepared for the time that application is submitted. Any deadline belongs to that application, so check it with DLCP. The representative should sign only when the notary is present, since the form is sworn and subscribed before the notary on the date the notary enters.
How to fill out Notarized Affidavit of Employer (VRE) – Washington, DC
Enter the representative's name and title
In the sworn statement under Part A. – Employer, write the representative's name after "I," and the position title the representative holds.
Name the employer
Enter the employer's name where the statement says the representative holds the position "for" the employer. The employer is named again in the line that says the representative is authorized to provide the information on its behalf.
Identify the employee and the location
Enter the employee's name and the location outside the District where the employer requested the employee to work.
Enter the start and end dates
Fill in the two date blanks after "from" and "to" to give the period of the work outside the District.
Describe the Employee Scope of Work
Under Employee Scope of Work:, write what work the employee was requested to do.
Complete the representative's details
Enter the printed name of the representative, the position title, the email and phone number of the representative, and the email and phone number of the Employer Provider.
Sign in front of the notary
Print the form and have the representative sign on Signature of Representative with the notary present. The notary completes the seal, notary signature, today's date and Commission Expires.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check names, location, dates and scope of work, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF for signing and notarization and keep it with the application it supports.
How to submit Notarized Affidavit of Employer (VRE) – Washington, DC
This form prints no mailing address, portal, office or fee of its own. Its footer identifies it as a page of the District of Columbia Vacation Rental Exemption Application Form, so confirm with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) how it must be delivered with that application.
Before it goes anywhere, check that:
- the representative has signed and printed their name;
- the notary has completed the SEAL, the date and the Commission Expires line;
- the employee, location and dates are filled in.
DLCP publishes the blank PDF at https://dlcp.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/DLCP/publication/attachments/Employer%20Affidavit%20VRE.pdf. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels DLCP sets for the application.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Having the representative sign before meeting the notary; the jurat reads "Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public," so the oath is taken in the notary's presence.
- Submitting the affidavit without the notary's SEAL, today's date and Commission Expires entries, which makes it an unnotarized statement.
- Letting the employee complete or sign the form when the heading says "Employer Only."
- Signing as representative without being authorized to provide the information on behalf of the employer, which the form expressly certifies.
- Leaving blank the location outside the District or either date in the sworn statement, so the period of work is not stated.
- Leaving the Employee Scope of Work empty.
- Skipping the contact lines: the email and phone number of the Representative and the email and phone number of the Employer Provider are separate entries.
- Entering a different employer name in the opening statement and in the closing authorization, which both ask for the employer.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Notarized Affidavit of Employer (VRE)?
It is a one-page DLCP form in which an employer's representative swears before a notary that the employer requested a named employee to work at a location outside the District for stated dates. The footer ties it to the District of Columbia Vacation Rental Exemption Application Form.
Who fills out the employer affidavit?
A representative of the employer who is authorized to provide the information on the employer's behalf. The form is marked "Employer Only," so the employee named in it does not complete or sign it.
Does the employer affidavit have to be notarized?
Yes. The form carries a notary block reading "Subscribed and sworn before me, a Notary Public," with spaces for the seal, the notary, today's date and the commission expiration date. Sign only when the notary is present.
What information does the affidavit ask for?
The representative's name and position title, the employer, the employee, the location outside the District, the start and end dates, and the Employee Scope of Work. It also asks for the representative's printed name, title, email and phone, and the Employer Provider's email and phone.
Is this the form for a DC business license?
No. This affidavit is an employer's certification of an employee's work outside the District, and its footer names the District of Columbia Vacation Rental Exemption Application Form. For a DC business license, contact DLCP, which publishes this form.
Where do I submit the Notarized Affidavit of Employer?
The form prints no address or portal. Because its footer names the Vacation Rental Exemption Application Form, confirm with the DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection how it is delivered with that application.
Can I fill out the employer affidavit online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the PDF. FillingPDF does not file it or arrange the notarization; the representative still signs before a notary, and you submit through DLCP's channels.
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