Harwinton, CT · Litchfield County
Farm Machinery, Horses, or Ponies Exemption Application
This application requests a property tax exemption for qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies and is filed by the owner or trustee with the assessor where the property is located.
- 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
Harwinton property owners or trustees use this application to request an exemption for qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies used exclusively in farming. The form says it must be filed annually by November 1 with the assessor or board of assessors where the property is located, and that Income Tax Schedule F is required. It also includes questions about farm income or expenses, other exemption applications, and where the property is kept.
Who needs it
Owners or trustees seeking an exemption for qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies used exclusively in farming must file this application annually with the assessor where the property is located.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a “Subscribed and Sworn to before me” jurat; the owner or trustee must sign the declaration before a commissioned online notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Farm Machinery, Horses, or Ponies application from the Town of Harwinton.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Complete the application and prepare the required Income Tax Schedule F.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote video appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the declaration in the online notary’s presence and complete the sworn jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
File the notarized application with the assessor where the property is located by November 1.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Harwinton. 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 notarize the Harwinton farm exemption application online?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign when instructed. Submit the notarized form and required Income Tax Schedule F to the assessor.
- Do I need to file this application every year?
- Yes. The form says the application must be filed annually by November 1 with the assessor or board of assessors where the property is located.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this sworn form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What supporting document does the form require?
- The form states that Income Tax Schedule F is required. It also asks about farm income or expenses, other exemption applications, and whether the machinery, horses, or ponies are kept in Connecticut.
Farm Machinery, Horses, or Ponies Exemption Application in other Connecticut cities
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