Westerly, RI · Washington County
Personal Property Status Affidavit
This affidavit lets a business owner report whether a business started, ceased operation, was sold, or moved, and provide information about its tangible assets for the tax roll.
- 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 affidavit records a business owner’s statement about the status and location of a business or property for the tax roll. It provides options to report that the business never started, ceased operation, was sold, or moved, and asks where tangible assets are located. If assets were included in a sale, the form requests the sale price and a copy of the bill of sale.
Who needs it
A business owner completing a statement about a business or property for the tax roll, including its operating status, location, sale, or tangible assets.
Why it needs a notary
The owner signs the certification under a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, affirming the statement before the notary public, who records the date and commission expiration.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Form
Get the Personal Property Status Affidavit from Westerly’s form page.
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Fill In the Details
Provide the owner and business information, select the applicable status, and complete relevant asset or sale details.
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Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary.
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Submit to the City
Submit the completed affidavit and any required bill of sale to the appropriate city office.
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 Personal Property Status Affidavit?
- Enter the owner and business details, select the applicable status, provide asset or sale information as needed, then sign the sworn statement before a notary.
- Do I need to attach a bill of sale?
- The form says to attach a copy of the bill of sale if tangible assets were included in the sale.
- Can I sign this affidavit with an online notary?
- Rhode Island permits its notaries to perform remote online notarizations under R.I. Gen. Laws §§42-30.1-12.1 and 42-30.1-12.2. A commissioned online notary can notarize your signature during a video session.
- Where should I submit the completed affidavit?
- The form refers to the tax roll but does not identify a submission office. Confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.