Wareham, MA · Plymouth County
Senior Persons Tax Work-Off Program Application and Agreements
This packet includes the application and participation documents for Wareham’s Senior Persons Tax Work-Off Program, for eligible older residents seeking a property tax credit through service to the Town.
- 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
Wareham’s program lets eligible year-round resident homeowners age 60 or older earn a credit toward their primary-residence real estate taxes by performing service for the Town. The packet includes an application, participation agreement, background-check request, liability waiver, training information, confidentiality agreement, and workplace policy. Applicants submit required information and documents to the Council on Aging; accepted applicants must complete an employment contract and program requirements before starting an assignment.
Who needs it
Wareham residents seeking the senior tax work-off program should complete the application and applicable agreements, and provide the required eligibility documents to the Council on Aging.
Why it needs a notary
The confidentiality agreement carries a Massachusetts acknowledgment block; the participant whose signature appears on the agreement acknowledges signing it voluntarily before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Program Packet
Download the Senior Persons Tax Work-Off Program packet and review its application, agreements, and eligibility requirements.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the application and gather the required proof of age, residence, ownership, and income.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the confidentiality agreement’s acknowledgment block.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and acknowledge your signature before a commissioned online notary during a live video session.
- 5
Submit to the Town
Provide your completed application and required documents to the Council on Aging as directed in the packet.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Wareham. 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
- Which part of this packet needs notarization?
- The confidentiality agreement includes a notary acknowledgment. The form asks the participant to acknowledge signing the agreement voluntarily before a notary.
- Do I need to notarize the entire application packet?
- The notary block appears on the confidentiality agreement, not throughout the packet. Check the form instructions or confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
- How do I sign the confidentiality agreement online?
- Book with a commissioned online notary, show identification, and sign or acknowledge the agreement during a live video session. Massachusetts permanently authorizes its own notaries to notarize online effective January 1, 2024.
- Who should submit the completed program documents?
- The packet directs applicants to provide their application and required supporting documents to the Council on Aging, which logs applications and verifies information.