Durham, CT · Middlesex County
Affidavit to Identify a Void Racially Restrictive Covenant
This affidavit lets a property owner or co-owner identify and renounce an unlawful racially restrictive covenant affecting property described in the attached Schedule A.
- 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 affiant states that they own or co-own the property, identifies a recorded covenant by land-records volume and page, and renounces it to the extent it restricts ownership or occupancy based on race. The form identifies itself as the affidavit referred to in Connecticut Public Acts 2021, No. 21-173, Section 1. It is intended for filing in connection with the property’s land records.
Who needs it
A record owner or co-owner who identifies an unlawful racially restrictive covenant in the property’s land records and wishes to renounce it may use this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get the Affidavit to Identify a Void Racially Restrictive Covenant and its Schedule A.
- 2
Complete the Property Details
Enter the owner information, property address, Schedule A description, and land-records volume and page.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization before signing the affidavit.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the notary during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Submit the completed affidavit and Schedule A to the Durham town clerk for filing in connection with the property’s land records.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Durham. 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 and submit this affidavit?
- Identify the property, provide the recorded document’s land-records volume and page, complete the affidavit, and sign before a notary. Submit it with Schedule A to the town clerk for filing in connection with the property’s land records.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be subscribed and sworn before a notary public or Commissioner of Superior Court. Wait to sign until you are before the notary.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this affidavit?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries 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 property information does the affidavit ask for?
- It asks for the property’s street address, a description in attached Schedule A, and the volume and page of the land-records document containing the covenant.