Bridgewater, CT · Litchfield County
Declaration of Personal Property
Bridgewater business owners, lessors, and other owners of taxable personal property use this annual declaration to report property located in the municipality to the Assessor.
- 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 Town of Bridgewater uses this declaration to assess taxable personal property located in town, including business equipment, leased property, and certain vehicles. Owners must file it annually with the Assessor; if you no longer own the listed business or property, the form directs you to return the business closing, move, or sale affidavit instead of completing the full declaration. The form states a November 2, 2026 filing deadline and a 25% penalty for late or missing filings.
Who needs it
Owners of taxable personal property in Bridgewater, including businesses, lessors, and owners of specified vehicles, must file the declaration annually with the Assessor.
Why it needs a notary
The form’s page 8 agent block is a sworn statement subscribed before an authorized officer; the appointed agent signs before the notary, while the owner block is a declaration.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Declaration
Get the Town of Bridgewater Declaration of Personal Property and read its filing and signature instructions.
- 2
Complete the Relevant Sections
Report applicable business and taxable property details. If you no longer own the business or property, complete the applicable closing, move, or sale affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If an agent is signing, book a commissioned online notary to witness the agent’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
The agent signs the sworn statement during the online notary session; complete any other required signatures as directed by the form.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
Deliver or mail the completed declaration to the Bridgewater Assessor’s Office by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Bridgewater. 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
- Who files the Bridgewater personal property declaration?
- Owners of taxable personal property in Bridgewater file annually with the Assessor. The form includes instructions for businesses, lessors, and owners of specified vehicles and other property.
- Do I need to have the declaration notarized?
- The form says the owner signs a declaration. An appointed agent’s signature must be witnessed, and the agent’s statement is subscribed and sworn to before an authorized officer, including a notary.
- How do I submit the completed form?
- Return the declaration to the Bridgewater Assessor’s Office by hand or by mail at the addresses printed on the form. The stated deadline is November 2, 2026.
- Can I sign the agent’s sworn statement with a commissioned online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
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