West Haven, CT · New Haven County
Motor Vehicle Personal Property Declaration
West Haven vehicle owners use this annual declaration to report certain unregistered or non-Connecticut-registered vehicles located in town to the Assessor for personal property assessment.
- 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 owners to describe eligible vehicles located in West Haven, including vehicle type, registration, purchase details, and identifying information, so the Assessor can assess the personal property. It is due annually; the 2026 form gives a November 2, 2026 filing deadline and warns of a 25% assessment penalty for late filing. If you no longer own the property or moved it out of town, the form provides an affidavit to return to the Assessor instead of completing the full declaration.
Who needs it
Owners of unregistered or non-Connecticut-registered vehicles located in West Haven must file annually, unless they no longer own the property or moved it out of town.
Why it needs a notary
An agent signing the sworn statement must sign before a notary or another listed authorized official; the form also includes a sworn-and-subscribed block.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the 2026 Motor Vehicle Personal Property Declaration from the City of West Haven.
- 2
Complete the Declaration
Describe each eligible vehicle and complete the owner or agent sections that apply.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an appointment with a commissioned online notary for the agent’s sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn statement during your online notarization appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
Deliver or postmark the completed declaration to the West Haven Assessor by the form’s deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from West 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 get the agent statement notarized?
- Complete the declaration and agent statement, then book with a commissioned online notary. Sign the sworn statement during your video appointment and deliver or postmark the form to the West Haven Assessor.
- Do I need a notary for this form?
- The form says to notarize the declaration signed by an agent and includes a sworn-and-subscribed block. It also lists other officials who may witness the agent’s sworn statement.
- Can I notarize this form online in Connecticut?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm the Assessor will accept an online-notarized form.
- What if I no longer own the vehicle or moved it?
- The form says you do not need to complete the full declaration if you no longer own the property assessed in your name or moved it out of West Haven. Return the affidavit with the requested information to the Assessor.
- When is the 2026 declaration due?
- The form lists November 2, 2026, as the filing deadline and says late filing results in a penalty equal to 25% of the assessment. For filing questions, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Motor Vehicle Personal Property Declaration in other New Haven County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.