East Hampton, CT · Middlesex County
Application for Exemption of Certain Farm Buildings
This annual application requests an assessed-value exemption for qualifying farm buildings and must be filed by the owner or trustee with the assessor in the municipality where the buildings are 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
The application asks for owner or trustee contact details, farm and property information, building descriptions, and answers about other exemption applications and farm income or expenses. The form states that it must be filed annually by November 1 with the municipal assessor or board of assessors where the building is located; missing the deadline waives the exemption for that assessment year.
Who needs it
An owner or trustee seeking an exemption for certain farm buildings must file this application annually with the assessor where the buildings are located.
Why it needs a notary
The owner or trustee signs the declaration under penalty of perjury before the notary, who completes the form’s “Sworn To before me” jurat and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the farm-building exemption application and review its filing instructions and November 1 deadline.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the owner or trustee, farm, property, and building details, and answer the eligibility questions.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn declaration.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the declaration during the video session when directed by the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
File the notarized application with the assessor or board of assessors where the building is located by November 1.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Hampton. 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 get the farm-building exemption application notarized online?
- Complete the form, book a session with a commissioned online notary, and sign during the video session when instructed. Then file the completed application with the assessor or board of assessors.
- Do I need to file this farm-building exemption application every year?
- Yes. The form says it must be filed annually by November 1 with the assessor or board of assessors in the municipality where the building is located.
- Who signs the form in front of the notary?
- The owner or trustee signs the declaration under penalty of perjury. The notary completes the “Sworn To before me” section.
- Can I use an online notary for this form in Connecticut?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. This farm-building application is not among the document types excluded by that law.
- Where do I file the notarized application?
- File it with the assessor or board of assessors for the municipality where the farm building is located. For filing details, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in East Hampton
Application for Exemption of Certain Farm Buildings in other Middlesex County cities
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