Waterford, CT · New London County
Nonresident Motor Vehicle Exemption Affidavit
This affidavit lets an active-duty service member claim a personal property tax exemption for a motor vehicle located in Waterford and is filed with the town for the exemption.
- 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 records a service member’s duty station, domicile, residence, and ownership details to support a claim for exemption from personal property taxation under the federal Service Members’ Civil Relief Act. It covers motor vehicles, including unregistered snowmobiles, located in Waterford on the assessment date. The form asks the applicant to attach a current Leave and Earnings Statement and submit the sworn affidavit to the town.
Who needs it
An active-duty service member claiming a personal property tax exemption for a motor vehicle located in Waterford on the assessment date may need to file this affidavit.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Waterford Nonresident Motor Vehicle Exemption Affidavit from the town’s document page.
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Fill In the Form
Complete the service member, residence, domicile, and vehicle sections, then attach a current Leave and Earnings Statement.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit during the online video session with the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized affidavit and required attachment to the town as directed.
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
- Who can use this motor vehicle exemption affidavit?
- The form is for an active-duty member of the United States Armed Forces claiming a personal property tax exemption for a motor vehicle located in Waterford on the assessment date.
- How do I complete and submit the affidavit?
- Fill in the requested service, domicile, residence, and vehicle details, attach a current Leave and Earnings Statement, sign before a notary, and submit the completed form to the town.
- Do I need to sign the form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the affiant signs and swears to the statements before a notary.
- Can I notarize this affidavit online?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Conn. Gen. Stat. §1-57 recognizes certain notarizations performed outside Connecticut. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure whether the town will accept your notarized form.