Darien, CT · Fairfield County
Affidavit to Identify a Void Racially Restrictive Covenant
This affidavit lets a property owner or co-owner identify and renounce a racially restrictive covenant recorded against property in Darien, Connecticut.
- 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
The form identifies a property, cites the Darien Land Records volume and page where an unlawful restrictive covenant appears, and states that the affiant renounces it. A property owner or co-owner completes the affidavit based on personally known facts and attaches Schedule A with the property description. The form is used to carry out the provisions cited in the affidavit when addressing a restrictive covenant recorded against the property.
Who needs it
A record owner or co-owner who wants to identify and renounce an unlawful racially restrictive covenant recorded against the property may use this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get Darien's Standard Form Affidavit to Identify a Void Racially Restrictive Covenant.
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Fill In the Form
Enter the affiant and property details, the Darien Land Records volume and page, and attach Schedule A.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed affidavit as appropriate for the Darien Land Records; confirm filing details with the town clerk if unsure.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Darien. 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
- How do I complete the restrictive covenant affidavit?
- Fill in the property and recording details, attach Schedule A with the property description, and sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary or Commissioner of Superior Court.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form states that the affiant must subscribe and swear to it before a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm acceptance with the town clerk if unsure.
- Where does this affidavit refer to the restrictive covenant?
- The form asks for the volume and page of the document in the Darien Land Records and requires Schedule A, which contains the property description.