Essex, CT · Middlesex County
Active-Duty Military Property Tax Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets an active-duty service member claim a personal property tax exemption in Connecticut and provide military, domicile, residence, and vehicle ownership details.
- 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 form is a sworn statement supporting an active-duty service member’s claim for a personal property tax exemption under the federal Service Members’ Civil Relief Act. It asks about the member’s Connecticut duty station, home of record, domicile, residence, marital status, and qualifying motor vehicle, and requests a current Leave and Earnings Statement. The form identifies the Connecticut city or town where the property is located.
Who needs it
An active-duty United States Armed Forces member seeking the stated personal property tax exemption for a motor vehicle located in a Connecticut city or town may use this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Affidavit
Get the one-page Non-Resident Affidavit for Property Tax Exemption form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the requested military, domicile, address, marital, and vehicle information.
- 3
Attach Your Earnings Statement
Include the current Leave and Earnings Statement requested by the form.
- 4
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 5
Sign On Video
Sign the affidavit as the affiant during the online notarization.
- 6
Submit The Affidavit
Send the completed, notarized affidavit and attachment to the appropriate city or town office.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Essex. 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 the military property tax exemption affidavit?
- Fill in the requested service, domicile, residence, and motor vehicle details, attach a current Leave and Earnings Statement, and sign the affidavit before a notary.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat and a signature line for the notary, so sign as the affiant during the notarization.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- 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 certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm acceptance with the town clerk if unsure.
- What should I attach to the affidavit?
- The form specifically instructs the affiant to attach a current Leave and Earnings Statement.