Easthampton, MA · Hampshire County
Tax Deferral and Recovery Agreement
This agreement lets qualifying property owners request deferral of local property taxes and sets terms for repayment, interest, and a lien on the property through the Board of Assessors.
- 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
Easthampton property owners use this agreement to seek deferral of local property taxes under the form’s stated program. It identifies the property and fiscal year, sets conditions for deferred taxes and interest, and provides for a lien recorded at the Registry of Deeds. The owner, Board of Assessors, and people with other legal interests in the property may need to sign or approve it, with those approvals attached as Schedule A.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking to defer local property taxes who must enter an agreement with the Board of Assessors and obtain written approval from others with a legal interest.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the owners, approvers, and Board of Assessors representative named in it appear before the notary and acknowledge signing voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Agreement
Get the Tax Deferral and Recovery Agreement from the Easthampton document page.
- 2
Complete the Form
Provide the owner and property details, the requested fiscal year, and any required Schedule A approvals.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment for the owners, approvers, and Board of Assessors representative who must acknowledge signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Follow the notary’s instructions and acknowledge the signatures during the video appointment.
- 5
Submit the Agreement
Submit the completed agreement to the Board of Assessors for the next steps described in the form.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Easthampton. 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 complete the Tax Deferral and Recovery Agreement?
- Fill in the owner, property description, fiscal year, and other requested details. Arrange any Schedule A approvals, then have the required signers appear before a notary and acknowledge their signatures.
- Do I need to notarize this agreement?
- Yes. The form includes an acknowledgment by a notary public for the owners, approvers, and Board of Assessors representative named in the notarial block.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure whether the completed form meets local submission requirements.
- Who records the agreement?
- The form says the Assessors will record a statement at the Registry of Deeds, making deferred taxes and interest a lien on the property.
Tax Deferral and Recovery Agreement in other Massachusetts cities
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