Beacon Falls, CT · New Haven County
Standard Form Affidavit to Identify a Void Racially Restrictive Covenant
This affidavit lets a record property owner or co-owner identify and renounce an unlawful racially restrictive covenant affecting the property.
- 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 where the restrictive covenant appears in the land records, and renounces that covenant. The form refers to Connecticut Public Acts 2021, No. 21-173, Section 1, and calls for Schedule A to describe the property. Use it when an owner is making these sworn statements about a recorded covenant; the form does not specify a filing procedure.
Who needs it
A record owner or co-owner who wants to identify and renounce an unlawful racially restrictive covenant recorded against the property may use this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Get the one-page affidavit and review its statements and notary section.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the owner, property, and land-record details, and attach Schedule A describing the property.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit in the notary’s presence during the video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Follow the town clerk’s directions for submitting the completed affidavit and Schedule A.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Beacon Falls. 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 this affidavit notarized online?
- Complete the affidavit and book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the statements during the video session, then follow the town clerk’s directions for submitting the document.
- Do I need to sign the affidavit in front of the notary?
- Yes. The form says it must be subscribed and sworn to before the notary. Wait to sign until the notary instructs you during the session.
- What property details should I include?
- Enter the property street address, identify the land-record volume and page where the covenant appears, and attach Schedule A describing the property. The form also asks for the affiant’s name and ownership status.
- Can I use online notarization for this affidavit?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023; Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain out-of-state notarial acts. Confirm acceptance with the town clerk if unsure.