Branford, CT · New Haven County
Non-Resident Affidavit for Property Tax Exemption
This affidavit lets eligible active-duty service members claim a personal property tax exemption based on the federal Service Members’ Civil Relief Act and is filed with the Connecticut town where the property is 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 form asks about the service member’s active-duty assignment, domicile, residence, marital status, and ownership of personal property located in the Connecticut town. It is for a claim to exempt qualifying personal property, including a motor vehicle, from taxation; the form cites the federal Service Members’ Civil Relief Act. Attach a current leave and earnings statement, complete the affidavit, and submit it according to the town’s instructions.
Who needs it
An active-duty service member claiming an exemption for personal property located in a Connecticut town should complete this affidavit and attach a current leave and earnings statement.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the service member making the claim must sign and swear to the affidavit before a notary public.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Affidavit
Get Branford’s Non-Resident Affidavit for Property Tax Exemption.
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Fill In the Form
Complete the service, domicile, residence, marital status, and property sections, and prepare a current leave and earnings statement to attach.
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Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the completed affidavit during the online notarization.
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Submit to Branford
Attach the required leave and earnings statement and submit the affidavit according to the town’s instructions.
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 complete and notarize the Branford military tax exemption affidavit?
- Fill in the service, domicile, residence, and property details, then sign and swear to the affidavit before a commissioned online notary. Attach a current leave and earnings statement and follow Branford’s submission instructions.
- Do I need to sign this affidavit in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the service member making the claim must sign and swear to it before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- 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 notarizations performed outside Connecticut. Confirm the town accepts your completed form.
- What should I attach, and where should I submit the form?
- The form asks you to attach a current leave and earnings statement. Follow Branford’s instructions for submitting the affidavit and supporting document; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Non-Resident Affidavit for Property Tax Exemption in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.