Shelton, 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 the property in the town land records.
- 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 affidavit identifies the property and the recorded document containing the unlawful restrictive covenant, and states that the affiant renounces it. The form says it is made under Connecticut Public Acts 2021, No. 21-173, Section 1, and requires the property’s legal description in an attached Schedule A. The property owner or co-owner signs under oath before a notary or Commissioner of Superior Court.
Who needs it
A record owner or co-owner who wants to identify and renounce an unlawful racially restrictive covenant recorded against their property may use this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the affidavit and review its statements and signing requirements.
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Complete the Form
Enter the property and recording details, then attach Schedule A with the property description.
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Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary and have identification ready.
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Submit to the Town
Ask the Shelton town clerk about submitting the completed affidavit to the town land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Shelton. 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 this affidavit?
- Identify the property and recorded land-records reference, attach Schedule A with the property description, and sign the affidavit under oath before a notary or Commissioner of Superior Court.
- Do I need to attach Schedule A?
- Yes. The form says the property is more particularly described in Schedule A, which must be attached and made part of the affidavit.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for eligible documents under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. A commissioned online notary may notarize this affidavit if the document and signing meet applicable requirements.
- Where do I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form refers to the town land records. Shelton land records are administered by the town clerk; confirm with the town clerk if unsure about filing details.
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