Ashford, CT · Windham County
Farm Machinery Exemption Application
Ashford farm owners or trustees use this annual application to ask the municipal assessor for an exemption on qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies used in farming.
- 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 application asks the assessor to consider an exemption for qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies actually and exclusively used in farming. The owner or trustee must file it annually by November 1 with the assessor or board of assessors in the municipality where the property is located; late filing waives the exemption for that assessment year. Attach additional sheets if needed to list the property and its farming use.
Who needs it
An owner or trustee seeking an exemption for qualifying farm machinery, horses, or ponies located in Ashford must file this application annually with the assessor by November 1.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a sworn-to jurat: the owner or trustee signs the declaration before a notary public, who completes the date, signature, and commission-expiration fields.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Farm Machinery Exemption Application from the Ashford town website.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter owner or trustee details, property information, farming use, and answers to the eligibility questions. Attach additional sheets if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary to notarize the form’s sworn declaration.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the declaration during the online notarization session so the notary can complete the jurat.
- 5
Submit to the Assessor
File the completed application with the assessor or board of assessors in the municipality where the property is located by November 1.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Ashford. 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 Ashford farm machinery exemption application?
- Complete and sign the application with a notary, then file it with the Ashford assessor or board of assessors by November 1. Attach extra sheets if needed.
- Do I need to file this application every year?
- Yes. The form says the application must be filed annually by November 1; failing to meet the deadline waives the exemption for that assessment year.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Connecticut authorizes its own notaries to perform remote online notarizations under Public Act 23-28, effective October 1, 2023. Confirm with the Ashford assessor that it will accept the remotely notarized form.
- What property does this application cover?
- The form covers qualifying farm machinery, including tractors, and horses or ponies actually and exclusively used in farming. It excludes motor vehicles as defined in the form.
- Where should I check if I am unsure about filing?
- Ask the Ashford assessor about filing details, the deadline, or whether your property qualifies; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
Farm Machinery Exemption Application in other Connecticut cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.