Westerly, RI · Washington County
Application for Veteran’s Exemption
This application is for veterans, a veteran’s widow, or a Gold Star parent seeking a veteran’s exemption from the Town of Westerly 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 for personal and residence details, military service dates and branch, and information about real estate and an automobile. Applicants must attach a copy of the veteran’s DD-214; an application for a veteran’s widow or Gold Star parent also requires the veteran’s death certificate. The applicant swears that the answers are true to the best of their knowledge and belief, then submits the application to the Westerly Assessor’s Office for approval.
Who needs it
A veteran, a veteran’s widow, or a Gold Star parent applying for Westerly’s veteran exemption should complete this form and provide the requested supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the sworn-and-affirmed statement before a notary, who completes the “Subscribed and sworn to before me” block and commission-expiration field.
How to get this notarized
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Download the Application
Get the Application for Veteran’s Exemption from the Town of Westerly Assessor’s Office.
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Fill Out the Form
Provide the requested personal, residence, service, property, and automobile information. Attach the documents specified on the form.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote notarization with a commissioned online notary before signing the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Show identification and sign the statement during the online notary session when instructed.
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Submit to the Town
Send the notarized application and required attachments to the Westerly Assessor’s Office for approval.
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 get the Westerly veteran exemption application notarized?
- Complete the application, then meet with a commissioned online notary by video and sign when instructed. Attach the required supporting documents and submit the form to the Westerly Assessor’s Office.
- Do I need to attach documents to this application?
- Yes. The form says to attach a copy of the DD-214. If applying as a veteran’s widow or Gold Star parent, attach a copy of the veteran’s death certificate.
- Who signs the veteran exemption application?
- The applicant signs the statement affirming that the answers are true to the best of their knowledge and belief. The form provides a notary block for the signature to be sworn before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this form?
- Rhode Island law permits remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary. Check that the Westerly Assessor’s Office will accept a remotely notarized application; confirm with the city or town clerk if unsure.
Application for Veteran’s Exemption in other Washington County cities
Each city publishes its own version of this form. Pick the city where you’re filing.