Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles · Connecticut state form
Commercial Fishing Affidavit B-229
B-229 is a Connecticut DMV affidavit in which vessel owners attest that commercial fishing provided at least half their income during the preceding tax year.
- What this form is
- The Commercial Fishing Affidavit B-229 asks vessel owners to provide their names, addresses, tax year, commercial fishing permit number, vessel number, and signing date. The owner attests to deriving at least 50% of their income from commercial fishing during the tax year immediately before registration. The form includes a notary section for the owner’s signature.
- Who needs it
- Vessel owners completing the affidavit to attest that commercial fishing provided at least half their income during the tax year before registration.
- Why it needs a notary
- The owner’s signature must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Submit it to the Connecticut agency named on the form.
Questions
Who completes the Commercial Fishing Affidavit B-229?
The form is for vessel owners who attest that they derived at least 50% of their income from commercial fishing during the tax year immediately preceding registration.
Does the B-229 affidavit need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” section. The owner’s signature must be notarized, including online with a commissioned online notary.
What information does the form request?
B-229 requests the owner’s name and address, tax year, commercial fishing permit number, vessel number, and date signed, along with the owner’s income attestation and signature.