Westerly, RI · Washington County
Blind Exemption Application
This application is for a person seeking a blind exemption for real estate or personal property in Westerly, with the completed form presented under oath.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Westerly · Westerly, Washington County, Rhode Island
- Notarization
- Required: sign this form in front of a notary before filing it.
- Official source
- westerlyri.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
- JSON record · about the forms index
- 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 application asks for information about real estate owned, its location and description, the assessor’s full value, plat and lot, and claimed personal property. It includes an oath stating that the account and valuation are true and full to the signer’s knowledge and belief. The form requests a dated, signed doctor’s letter and a completed Rhode Island Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Ophthalmological Consultation Report Form; contact the town to confirm filing details.
Who needs it
A person applying for a blind exemption for real estate or personal property in Westerly should complete this application and provide the requested supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The form contains a sworn jurat; the applicant signs and swears that the account and valuation are true before the notary public.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Application
Get the Blind Exemption Application from the Town of Westerly.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the requested real estate and personal property information, and gather the doctor’s letter and consultation report.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary, and have identification ready.
- 4
Sign During The Video Session
Wait to sign until the notary directs you, then swear to the application before the notary.
- 5
Submit To The Town
Submit the notarized application and requested supporting documents to the Town of Westerly as instructed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Westerly. 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 blind exemption application?
- Complete the property information, gather the dated and signed doctor’s letter and ophthalmological consultation report, then sign the oath before a notary.
- Do I need to bring supporting documents?
- The form requests a dated, signed letter from your doctor and a completed Rhode Island Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Ophthalmological Consultation Report Form.
- Can I sign this application with an online notary?
- Rhode Island allows its commissioned notaries to perform remote online notarizations. Ask the town whether it accepts this application notarized online.
- Where should I submit the completed application?
- The form is for the Town of Westerly. Confirm submission instructions and any filing questions with the town assessor or town clerk; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.