North Providence, RI · Providence County
Specially Adapted Vehicle Exemption Application
This application requests a property tax exemption for one personally owned, noncommercial vehicle with qualifying special adaptations; the vehicle owner completes it for the North Providence Tax Assessor’s Office.
- 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
Use this application to request an exemption for a vehicle whose special adaptations cost at least 7% of its value. The form limits the exemption to one vehicle owned and registered for personal, noncommercial use. The completed application must be notarized and brought to the Tax Assessor’s Office by December 31 of the year before the first billing cycle. The vehicle must also be presented for an office inspection.
Who needs it
A vehicle owner seeking an exemption for one personally owned, noncommercial vehicle adapted for a disabled person should complete and submit this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the vehicle owner and disabled person sign the application, and the owner swears the information is true before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Specially Adapted Vehicle Exemption Application from the North Providence website.
- 2
Fill In The Application
Provide the owner and vehicle details, identify the person the vehicle is adapted for, and describe the installed equipment.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary for the application’s subscribed-and-sworn jurat.
- 4
Sign On Video
Sign and swear to the application during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit To The City
Bring the notarized application and vehicle to the Tax Assessor’s Office by the stated deadline for review and inspection.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Providence. 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 apply for the adapted vehicle exemption?
- Complete the application, have it notarized, and bring it to the Tax Assessor’s Office by December 31 of the year before the first billing cycle. The vehicle must also be available for inspection.
- Do I need to bring the vehicle to the Tax Assessor’s Office?
- Yes. The form says the vehicle must be brought to the office so a representative can inspect it and confirm the listed special adaptations.
- Can I sign the application with a commissioned online notary?
- Rhode Island law permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. You sign and swear to the application during a video session; check that the city will accept the notarized form.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form directs applicants to bring the notarized application to the North Providence Tax Assessor’s Office. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.