Ashford, CT · Windham County
2026 Declaration of Personal Property
Ashford’s annual personal property declaration is for owners of taxable personal property and local businesses, occupations, farmers, professionals, and lessors who report property to the Assessor.
- 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
File this declaration annually with the Ashford Assessor for taxable personal property located in town, including business assets and certain vehicles, horses, and mobile manufactured homes. Complete the sections that apply and sign the affidavit on page 8; the form says an agent’s signature must be sworn to or notarized. Return it by November 2, 2026, by email, mail, or hand delivery, to avoid the stated 25% late-filing penalty.
Who needs it
Owners of taxable personal property in Ashford, including businesses, occupations, farmers, professionals, lessors, and owners of certain vehicles or mobile manufactured homes, should file annually.
Why it needs a notary
Page 8 carries a “Subscribed and sworn to before me” jurat for the agent’s sworn statement; the agent signs before the notary, while an owner signs Section A.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Declaration
Get Ashford’s 2026 Declaration of Personal Property from the town’s document center.
- 2
Complete Applicable Sections
Fill in the sections that apply to your property, business, or lessor and lessee listings.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
If an agent’s statement needs notarization, book a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Sign on Video
The agent completes the sworn statement and signs before the notary during the online session.
- 5
Submit to Ashford
Return the completed declaration to the Assessor by email, mail, or hand delivery by November 2, 2026.
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
- Who files Ashford’s personal property declaration?
- The form says all owners of taxable personal property should file annually. It also identifies businesses, occupations, farmers, professionals, and lessors who must complete applicable sections.
- Does every signer need notarization?
- The form says owners sign Section A. An owner’s agent may sign, but the declaration must be duly sworn to or notarized; page 8 provides a jurat for the agent’s sworn statement.
- How do I submit the completed declaration?
- Complete the relevant sections, sign as required on page 8, and return the declaration to the Ashford Assessor by November 2, 2026. The form permits email, mail, or hand delivery.
- Do I need a commissioned online notary for an agent’s signature?
- A commissioned online notary may be an option for the agent’s sworn statement. Connecticut’s Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b, authorizes remote online notarization for Connecticut notaries, effective October 1, 2023.
- What if I no longer own the business or property?
- The form says you do not need to complete the full declaration if you no longer own the listed business or property. Return the affidavit on page 1 with information about the new owner, business closure, or move; confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
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