Waterford, CT · New London County
Application to the Assessor for Certain Farm Buildings
This annual application requests an exemption for qualifying farm buildings and is filed by the building owner or trustee with the assessor or board of assessors in the municipality where the building 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
Waterford property owners or trustees use this Connecticut Department of Agriculture form to apply for an exemption for certain farm buildings. The application asks about the property, building use, farm sales or expenses, and other exemption filings, and includes a sworn declaration. It must be filed annually by November 1 with the assessor or board of assessors in the municipality where the building is located; late filing waives the exemption for that assessment year.
Who needs it
An owner or trustee seeking an exemption for qualifying farm buildings must file this application annually with the assessor or board of assessors where the buildings are located.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a “Sworn To before me” jurat; the owner or trustee signs the declaration before a notary public, who completes the notarial section.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Farm Building Exemption Application from the City of Waterford’s document page.
- 2
Complete the Application
Provide owner or trustee, farm, property, building, and eligibility information.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization appointment with Rush Notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn declaration during your online notary appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
File the completed application with the assessor or board of assessors where the building is located by November 1.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waterford. 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 submit the farm building exemption application?
- Complete the application, sign the declaration before a notary, and file it with the assessor or board of assessors where the building is located by November 1.
- Do I need to notarize this application?
- Yes. The form includes a “Sworn To before me” jurat for the owner or trustee’s declaration. Sign before the notary, who completes the notarial section.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary for this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm filing requirements with the assessor.
- Where do I file this application in Waterford?
- The form directs applicants to file with the assessor or board of assessors in the municipality where the building is located. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Other forms in Waterford
Application to the Assessor for Certain Farm Buildings in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.