West Haven, CT · New Haven County
Tax Exemption Quadrennial Report
This seven-page tax exemption application and renewal report is for organizations seeking or maintaining property tax-exempt status for property located in West Haven.
- 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
Organizations use this form to apply for an exemption or submit a quadrennial report for property they claim is tax exempt. The form asks about the organization’s purposes, finances, property, vehicle use, and supporting documents. It says applications and reports must be filed with the assessor for each town where the property is situated, on or before November 1, and notes that an additional report is needed when seeking exemption for newly acquired or previously nonexempt property.
Who needs it
Organizations seeking a West Haven property tax exemption, renewing an existing exemption, or reporting property acquired or previously not exempt should file this form with the assessor.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Tax Exemption Quadrennial Report from the City of West Haven.
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Complete the Report
Provide organization, financial, property, vehicle, and supporting-document information requested by the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule an online notarization for the treasurer or other chief financial officer who will swear to the declaration.
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- 5
Submit to the Assessor
File the signed report and required attachments with the assessor for the town where the property is located.
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 Tax Exemption Quadrennial Report notarized?
- Complete the report, then book an online session with a commissioned online notary. The treasurer or other chief financial officer signs the declaration under oath during the video session.
- Do I need to sign the report in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a declaration under oath and a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat. The treasurer or other chief financial officer signs before the notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- 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 notarial acts performed outside Connecticut by an officer authorized where the act occurred. Confirm the assessor will accept your completed form.
- Where do I file the completed report?
- The form says to file with the assessor in each town where the exempt property is situated. For filing questions or the correct submission method, confirm with the town clerk if unsure.