Essex, CT · Middlesex County
Tax Exempt Application
The Town of Essex Tax Exempt Application lets eligible organizations report their property and request a property tax exemption from the town 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
Organizations seeking exemption for property in Essex use this application to describe their purpose, finances, property, and supporting documents. The form says to file an initial application, quadrennial report, or additional report with the assessor by the stated deadline, depending on the organization’s filing situation. The organization’s treasurer or other chief financial officer declares the report true under oath, and the assessor determines whether any property qualifies.
Who needs it
An organization seeking a property tax exemption for property in Essex, or submitting a required renewal or additional report, may need to file this application with the assessor.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a jurat stating “Subscribed and sworn to before me”; the organization’s treasurer or other chief financial officer signs the declaration before a notary or another listed official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Tax Exempt Application from the Town of Essex and identify whether you are filing an initial application, quadrennial report, or additional report.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the organization’s information, exemption details, financial and property information, and the supporting documents requested for your filing.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the treasurer or other chief financial officer who will make the sworn declaration.
- 4
Sign On Video
The signer appears by video and signs the declaration before the commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit To The Assessor
File the completed application and required attachments with the Essex assessor by the applicable deadline.
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 sworn signature on this application?
- The treasurer or other chief financial officer signs the declaration under oath before a notary or another official listed on the form. Book an online appointment and sign during the video session.
- Do I need to file this application with the Essex assessor?
- The form says applications must be filed with the assessor in each town where the organization owns exempt property. It describes initial, quadrennial, and additional reports; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What information and documents does the application request?
- It asks about the organization’s purpose, finances, property, and exemption claim. Depending on the application type, the form lists supporting documents such as organizational records, tax returns, financial statements, and a personal property declaration.
- Can I notarize this form online in Connecticut?
- 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.
Tax Exempt Application in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.