Branford, CT · New Haven County
Application for Exemption of Farm Machinery, Horses or Ponies
This annual application asks Branford property owners or trustees to request a tax exemption for qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies used exclusively in farming.
- 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
File this application annually with Branford’s assessor or board of assessors by November 1 to request an exemption for qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies used exclusively in farming. The form collects owner, farm, property, and equipment details, asks about farming activity and other exemption applications, and requires a sworn declaration. The form cites Connecticut General Statutes Section 12-91 and warns that missing the deadline waives the exemption for that assessment year.
Who needs it
Owners or trustees seeking an exemption for qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies located in Branford must file the application annually with the assessor by November 1.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries a sworn-to jurat; the owner or trustee signing the declaration must swear to its truth before the notary, who completes the date and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the farm machinery, horses, or ponies exemption application from Branford’s official document page.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter owner and farm details, describe the machinery or animals and farming use, and answer each eligibility question.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary to complete the sworn-to jurat.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign and swear to the declaration during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
File the notarized application with Branford’s assessor by November 1; attach additional sheets if needed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Branford. 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 Branford farm exemption application notarized?
- Complete the application, then book a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the declaration during the video session, and submit the notarized form to Branford’s assessor by November 1.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn-to jurat, so the owner or trustee signing the declaration must swear to it before the notary completes the notarial section.
- When must I file the application?
- The form says the application must be filed annually by November 1 with the assessor or board of assessors in the municipality where the property is located. Late filing waives the exemption for that assessment year.
- Can I use an online notary for this sworn application?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize this sworn application. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.