East Haven, CT · New Haven County
Declaration of Personal Property
East Haven business owners, lessors, and others with taxable personal property use this annual declaration to report property to the municipal Assessor 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
This eight-page form reports taxable personal property, including business equipment, vehicles, and other listed assets, to the Assessor. Owners of taxable personal property file annually; businesses, occupations, farmers, professionals, and lessors complete the sections that apply to them. If an owner no longer has the listed business or property, the form provides an affidavit to report a sale, move, or termination instead. The 2025 return deadline shown is November 3, 2025.
Who needs it
Owners of taxable personal property in East Haven, including businesses, lessors, farmers, and professionals, must file the applicable sections annually with the Assessor.
Why it needs a notary
Section B contains an agent’s sworn statement and a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat; the agent signs before an authorized notary or other listed official.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Declaration
Get the East Haven 2025 Declaration of Personal Property and review its instructions.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Report the personal property that applies to you and complete the required owner or agent affidavit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If signing Section B as an agent, arrange for an authorized notary or other official listed on the form to witness your sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
For remote notarization, sign the agent’s sworn statement during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
Return the completed declaration to the East Haven Assessor by the deadline shown on the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from East Haven. 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 file the Declaration of Personal Property in East Haven?
- Complete the sections that apply, sign the required affidavit, and return the declaration to the Assessor. The form lists November 3, 2025, as the 2025 deadline.
- Do I need to have this declaration notarized?
- The form says owners sign Section A. An agent signing Section B must make a sworn statement, and the agent’s signature must be witnessed by an official listed on the form, including a notary.
- Can I use online notarization for the agent’s sworn statement?
- 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 acts performed outside Connecticut; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What if I no longer own the business or property?
- The form says you do not need to complete the full declaration. Return the affidavit identifying whether the business or property was sold, moved, or terminated, with any required attachment.
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