Eureka, CA · Humboldt County
Claim for Veteran’s Exemption from License Fees
Qualifying veteran business owners file this claim with Eureka’s Finance Department to request an exemption from business license fees.
What this form is
This claim lets a qualifying veteran request a waiver of business license fees; the business license is still required. It asks the owner to affirm eligibility, including honorable discharge, sole ownership, sales of the veteran’s tangible goods, and no sales of alcoholic beverages. The form also requests the owner’s name, business name, signature, and date, and calls for discharge papers or similar supporting documentation.
Who needs it
A veteran who solely owns a business selling their tangible goods and no alcoholic beverages may file this claim to request a license fee exemption.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Eureka Finance Department at 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501, and [email protected]. It also lists a phone and fax number.
About notarization
The owner signs and dates this claim without a notary and affirms eligibility under penalty of perjury; a copy of DD-214 papers or similar supporting documentation is attached.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Claim
Download the veteran’s exemption claim PDF.
- 2
Complete the Claim
Enter the owner’s name and business name, then sign and date the claim and affirm the listed eligibility statements.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a copy of DD-214 discharge papers or similar supporting documentation.
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Submit to the Finance Department
The form lists the Finance Department at 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501, and [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request the veteran’s license fee exemption?
- The claim describes eligibility for an honorably discharged veteran who is the sole business owner, sells tangible goods they own, and does not sell alcoholic beverages. Corporations and partnerships are not exempt.
- What supporting documents does the claim ask for?
- The owner must attach a copy of DD-214 discharge papers or similar supporting documentation.
- Do I need a notary for the veteran’s exemption claim?
- No. The owner signs and dates the claim without a notary and affirms eligibility under penalty of perjury. Attach DD-214 discharge papers or similar supporting documentation.
- How do I submit the veteran’s exemption claim?
- The form lists the City of Eureka Finance Department at 531 K Street, Eureka, CA 95501, and [email protected] as contact information.
