Old Lyme, CT · New London County
Quadrennial Tax-Exempt Application
This application reports an organization’s property and activities to seek or renew a property tax exemption, and is filed by eligible organizations with the Old Lyme assessor.
- 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
Old Lyme organizations use this application to report property, finances, activities, and supporting documents when seeking a tax exemption or filing a quadrennial renewal. The form says applications must be filed with the assessor by November 1 following the October 1 assessment date; an additional report is required for property acquired or previously not exempt in an interim year. The assessor determines what property, if any, qualifies for exemption.
Who needs it
Organizations seeking or renewing a property tax exemption in Old Lyme must complete the application for each property and file it with the assessor.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Quadrennial Tax-Exempt Application from the Town of Old Lyme.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the organization, property, financial, and supporting-document information requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a commissioned online notary for the sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
The treasurer or other chief financial officer signs the declaration under oath during the online notarization.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the notarized application and required attachments with the Old Lyme assessor.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Old Lyme. 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 complete the sworn signature?
- Complete the application and supporting materials, then sign the declaration under oath before a commissioned online notary. Submit the notarized application to the Old Lyme assessor.
- Do I need to file this application every year?
- The form says qualifying organizations file a quadrennial report, with an additional report for certain property in an interim year. Check the form and contact the assessor about your filing situation.
- Can I notarize this application online?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Connecticut law also recognizes certain out-of-state notarial acts; confirm acceptance with the town clerk if unsure.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form instructs organizations to file with the assessor in each town where claimed exempt property is situated. For property in Old Lyme, submit it to the Old Lyme assessor.
Quadrennial Tax-Exempt Application in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.