Barkhamsted, CT · Litchfield County
Void Racially Restrictive Covenant Affidavit
This affidavit lets a property owner identify and renounce a void racial restrictive covenant recorded against the property, for filing with the town’s 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
Barkhamsted property owners use this form to identify a recorded covenant that unlawfully restricts ownership or occupancy based on race and to state that they renounce it. The affidavit identifies the property and the land-records volume and page where the covenant appears; it refers to Schedule A or Attachment A for the property description. The form says it is filed under Connecticut Public Act 2021, No. 21-173, subsection (c), which it describes as authorizing owners to file a form identifying such covenants.
Who needs it
A record owner or co-owner who wants to identify and renounce a racial restrictive covenant recorded against property in Barkhamsted may use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The property owner signing the affidavit must swear to it before a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court, using the form’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the affidavit and review its instructions and the property-description attachment it references.
- 2
Complete the Property Details
Enter the property information and the land-records volume and page for the covenant; attach the property description.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Appear for the online notarization and sign the affidavit under oath when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow Barkhamsted’s filing instructions to submit the completed form and attachment to the town land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Barkhamsted. 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 the recorded covenant, provide the land-records volume and page, attach the property description, and sign the affidavit under oath before a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the affiant signs under oath before a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. This does not cover Connecticut real estate closings.
- Where do I file the completed form?
- The form refers to filing in the town or city land records. For Barkhamsted filing instructions or questions about the property description and attachments, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Void Racially Restrictive Covenant Affidavit in other Connecticut cities
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