North Kingstown, RI · Washington County
Homestead Exemption Application and Affidavit of Residence
This application and affidavit requests a North Kingstown homestead exemption for an owner-occupied residential property and is filed with the Town 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
The form asks the applicant to swear that a residential property of five units or fewer in North Kingstown is their legally recognized residence. Applicants must provide three listed documents showing the new address, such as identification, vehicle registration, a tax return, a utility bill, or voter registration. Submit by March 15 to apply for the current year; later applications apply to the next calendar year. Mailed or emailed applications must be notarized.
Who needs it
An owner seeking a homestead exemption for an eligible, owner-occupied North Kingstown residential property must submit the application and three documents showing the new address.
How to get this notarized
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Download The Application
Get the Homestead Exemption Application and Affidavit of Residence from the Town of North Kingstown.
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Prepare The Form
Complete the application and gather three listed documents showing your new address.
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Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary and check that the Town Assessor’s Office accepts it.
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Submit To The Town
Send the notarized application and supporting documents to the Town Assessor’s Office by March 15 for the current year.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from North Kingstown. 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 North Kingstown homestead exemption?
- Submit the application, affidavit, and three documents showing your new address to the Town Assessor’s Office. The form sets a March 15 deadline for the current year.
- Do I need to have this application notarized?
- Yes, the form says applications sent by mail or email must be notarized. The applicant swears that the property is their legally recognized residence.
- Can I sign the affidavit with an online notary?
- Rhode Island law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. Confirm with the Town Assessor’s Office whether it accepts a remotely notarized submission.
- What if I am unsure where to submit the application?
- The form is addressed to the North Kingstown Assessor’s Office. If you are unsure about submission or documentation, confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.