How do I get the agent section notarized?

Complete the declaration, then book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. The appointed agent signs the sworn statement during the video session and submits the completed form to the Branford Assessor.

Do I need a notary for this declaration?

The form says owners sign Section A. An agent signing Section B must have the sworn statement witnessed; the listed options include a notary, municipal clerk, justice of the peace, or other officials.

When is the Branford declaration due?

The 2025 declaration must be delivered or postmarked to the Assessor by Monday, November 3, 2025, to avoid the stated 25% late-filing penalty.

Can I sign this form with an online notary?

Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut.

Where do I submit the completed declaration?

The form directs filers to deliver it to the Branford Assessor’s Office or mail it to the Town of Branford Assessor’s Office, P.O. Box 150, Branford, CT 06405. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.

Branford, CT · New Haven County

Declaration of Personal Property

Branford property owners and businesses use this annual declaration to report taxable personal property located in town to the Assessor’s Office.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Branford · Branford, New Haven County, Connecticut
Notarization: Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
Official source: Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 17, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

Detailed form~25 min to notarize

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

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What this form is

Branford requires owners of taxable personal property to file this declaration annually with the Assessor, reporting applicable business, leased-property, and asset details for the October 1 assessment date. The 2025 form must be signed and delivered or postmarked by November 3, 2025; late or missing filings may result in a 25% penalty. Owners complete Section A, while an appointed agent completes Section B and must have the sworn statement witnessed.

Who needs it

Owners of taxable personal property in Branford, including businesses, lessors, and owners of certain vehicles, horses, ponies, or mobile homes, must file as applicable.

Why it needs a notary

Section B has a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” block; the appointed agent signs the declaration under oath before a notary or another listed official.

How to get this notarized

1
Download the Declaration
Get Branford’s Declaration of Personal Property from the town’s official document page.
2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the relevant business and property details, then choose the owner or agent affidavit section as applicable.
3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online appointment for the appointed agent’s sworn signature in Section B.
4
Sign on Video
The agent signs the sworn statement during the online notary session and completes the notarial process.
5
Submit to the Assessor
Deliver or mail the completed declaration to the Branford Assessor by the applicable filing deadline.

Preview the form

The blank PDF straight from Branford. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.

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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 agent section notarized?: Complete the declaration, then book an online appointment with a commissioned online notary. The appointed agent signs the sworn statement during the video session and submits the completed form to the Branford Assessor.
Do I need a notary for this declaration?: The form says owners sign Section A. An agent signing Section B must have the sworn statement witnessed; the listed options include a notary, municipal clerk, justice of the peace, or other officials.
When is the Branford declaration due?: The 2025 declaration must be delivered or postmarked to the Assessor by Monday, November 3, 2025, to avoid the stated 25% late-filing penalty.
Can I sign this form with an online notary?: Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes qualifying notarial acts performed outside Connecticut.
Where do I submit the completed declaration?: The form directs filers to deliver it to the Branford Assessor’s Office or mail it to the Town of Branford Assessor’s Office, P.O. Box 150, Branford, CT 06405. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.

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