West Haven, CT · New Haven County
Personal Property Declaration Long Form
West Haven’s annual declaration reports taxable business and other personal property to the municipal Assessor, and is filed by property owners, businesses, lessors, and other eligible filers.
- 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 collects ownership, business, and property details so the Assessor can determine the value of taxable personal property located in West Haven. Owners of taxable personal property must file annually; businesses, lessors, farmers, and professionals complete the relevant sections and the affidavit on page 8. The form states that it must be filed by November 2, 2026, to avoid a 25% penalty, and includes a separate affidavit for reporting a business or property sale, move, or termination.
Who needs it
Owners of taxable personal property in West Haven, including businesses, lessors, farmers, and professionals, must file the applicable sections annually with the Assessor.
Why it needs a notary
Page 8 has an agent’s sworn statement with a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” block; the agent signs before the notary, while owners sign Section A.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the 2026 Personal Property Declaration Long Form from the City of West Haven.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the sections relevant to your personal property, business, or lessor activity, and complete the affidavit on page 8.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If an agent’s sworn statement requires notarization, book a session with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and sign the agent affidavit during the online video session.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
Send the completed declaration to the West Haven Assessor using a submission method listed on the form.
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 file the West Haven personal property declaration?
- Complete the applicable sections, sign the required affidavit, and submit the declaration to the West Haven Assessor by the stated deadline. The form lists mail, hand delivery, fax, and email options.
- Do I need a notary for this declaration?
- The form says owners sign Section A. An agent’s signature must be witnessed, and the agent’s sworn statement is subscribed before an authorized official, including a notary.
- Can I sign the agent affidavit with a commissioned online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its 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. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
- What is the filing deadline and late penalty?
- The form lists November 2, 2026, as the required return date and says a 25% penalty may apply for failure to file or an improperly signed declaration.
Personal Property Declaration Long Form in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.