Mansfield, CT · Tolland County
Tax Exemption Application
This application lets qualifying organizations report property and request a tax exemption from the assessor in each Connecticut town where the organization owns property for which it seeks exempt status.
- 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 describe their purposes, finances, real and personal property, and supporting documents so the assessor can determine what property, if any, qualifies for exemption. File an initial application, quadrennial report, or additional report with the assessor by the applicable November 1 deadline; the form says additional reports apply when seeking exemption for property acquired or previously not exempt.
Who needs it
An organization seeking a property tax exemption for property it owns in Mansfield must file the application with the assessor and provide the information and documents requested.
Why it needs a notary
The treasurer or another chief financial officer signs the sworn declaration before a notary, who completes the form’s “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Tax Exemption Application from the City of Mansfield.
- 2
Complete the Form
Select the application type, provide organization and property details, and gather the supporting documents requested.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a session with a commissioned online notary for the chief financial officer’s sworn signature.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the sworn declaration during the video session and have the notary complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
File the completed application and supporting documents with the assessor by the applicable deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Mansfield. 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 Application notarized online?
- Complete the form, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video. Sign the sworn declaration during the session so the notary can complete the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” section.
- Do I need to sign this application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a sworn declaration signed by the treasurer or another chief financial officer, followed by a jurat stating it was subscribed and sworn to before an authorized signer.
- Where do I file the completed application?
- The form says to file with the assessor in each town where the organization owns property for which it seeks exempt status. Contact the Mansfield assessor about filing details and deadlines.
- Can a commissioned online notary notarize this form?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries, and state law recognizes certain notarial acts performed outside Connecticut. Confirm that the town will accept your notarized form; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.