Do I need a notary for the Homeowners’ Property Tax Exemption Claim?

No. The form is signed without a notary, but the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury. Attach an unrecorded sale contract if the Assessor does not have a copy.

Who may file this homeowners’ exemption claim?

An owner, co-owner, purchaser under a contract of sale, or their legal representative may sign, provided the dwelling is occupied as the claimant’s principal residence.

Kings County, CA · Kings County

No notary required

Claim for Homeowners’ Property Tax Exemption

Eligible homeowners file this claim with the Kings County Assessor to request a property tax exemption for their principal residence.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Kings County · Kings County, Kings County, California
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: countyofkingsca.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This claim requests a homeowners’ property tax exemption for an eligible dwelling occupied as the owner’s principal residence. New owners must file even if the property already receives the exemption. The form asks for ownership and occupancy dates, property details, social security numbers, and information about another principal residence; an unrecorded sale contract must be attached if the Assessor does not have a copy.

Who needs it

Owners, co-owners, or purchasers under a contract of sale who occupy the dwelling as their principal residence may file this claim.

How to submit it

Sign and file the claim with the Assessor at County Government Center, 1400 W Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230. The form gives filing dates based on the assessment type.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury, and an unrecorded sale contract may need to be attached.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Claim
Download the Homeowners’ Property Tax Exemption Claim and read its instructions before completing it.
2
Complete the Form
Provide the property and owner details, answer the residence questions, and enter the requested dates and contact information.
3
Gather Any Attachment
If you bought the property under an unrecorded contract of sale and the Assessor does not have a copy, attach a copy.
4
Sign and File With the Assessor
Sign and file the claim with the Kings County Assessor at the address listed on the form, following the filing date that applies.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Homeowners’ Property Tax Exemption Claim?: No. The form is signed without a notary, but the signer declares the information true under penalty of perjury. Attach an unrecorded sale contract if the Assessor does not have a copy.
Who may file this homeowners’ exemption claim?: An owner, co-owner, purchaser under a contract of sale, or their legal representative may sign, provided the dwelling is occupied as the claimant’s principal residence.
How do I submit the Homeowners’ Property Tax Exemption Claim?: Sign and file it with the Assessor at County Government Center, 1400 W Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA 93230. The form lists filing dates for the assessment types.
What information does the claim ask for?: It requests owner and property details, acquisition and occupancy dates, social security numbers, and information about another principal residence. An unrecorded sale contract may need to be attached.

Need something notarized?

This Claim for Homeowners’ Property Tax Exemption doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Kings County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.