Waltham, MA · Middlesex County
Residential Exemption Application
This application asks a property owner to provide information to Waltham when seeking a residential exemption after not receiving one on real estate they own.
- 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
Waltham’s residential exemption application asks about the property, its owners, the applicant’s principal residence, and other residential real estate owned or previously exempted. The form says it must be filed within three months after the tax bill was sent, and all items must be completed. Signing under penalties of perjury attests to the information’s truthfulness; filing does not stay tax collection.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking a residential exemption after not receiving one must complete this application and file it within three months after the tax bill was sent.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a state jurat under penalties of perjury; the applicant signs the application before the notary and swears to the truthfulness of its information.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Residential Exemption Application from the City of Waltham.
- 2
Complete Every Item
Fill in the property, owner, residence, and other residential-property details requested on the form.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Schedule a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign the application during the online notary session and complete the state jurat under penalties of perjury.
- 5
Submit To The City
File the completed application with the city within three months after the tax bill was sent.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Waltham. 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 Waltham residential exemption application?
- Complete every item, including the ownership, residence, and other-property questions. Sign under penalties of perjury before the notary, then file the application within three months after the tax bill was sent.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form has a state jurat and says signing under penalties of perjury is equivalent to swearing under oath. Sign before the notary rather than in advance.
- Can I sign the application with an online notary?
- Massachusetts permanently authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries effective January 1, 2024, under G.L. c. 222, §§27–29. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature remotely; check that the city accepts the completed form.
- Where do I file the completed application?
- The form identifies the city or town as the filing destination and refers to the Assessor’s Office. Confirm the current submission method with Waltham; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.