Merced County, CA · Merced County
Documentary Transfer Tax Affidavit
This affidavit records the transfer tax amount or claimed exemption for a property transaction and is completed by the affiant or authorized representative.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Merced County · Merced County, Merced County, California
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- countyofmerced.com
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this affidavit to declare the documentary transfer tax for a property transaction or claim an exemption. It asks for the parcel number, property address, tax amount, and applicable exemption details; some exemptions require additional information or supporting documentation. The affiant or authorized representative provides contact details and signs a declaration under penalty of perjury.
Who needs it
People recording a property transaction who declare its documentary transfer tax amount or claim an exemption may need to complete this affidavit.
How to submit it
The form lists the Recorder at 2222 “M” Street, Merced, CA 95340, and refers to supporting documentation being provided at the time of recording.
About notarization
This affidavit is signed without a notary; the signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct, and no notarized attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Documentary Transfer Tax Affidavit PDF.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the parcel number, property address, tax amount, and exemption information if applicable.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
For transfers between legal entities, provide ownership documentation at the time of recording.
- 4
Sign and Record
Sign the declaration under penalty of perjury and submit the affidavit for recording with the Recorder.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Documentary Transfer Tax Affidavit for?
- It declares the documentary transfer tax amount for a property transaction or identifies a claimed exemption. It also collects the parcel number, property address, and affiant information.
- Do I need a notary for the Documentary Transfer Tax Affidavit?
- No. The affidavit is signed without a notary. The signer declares under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Documentary Transfer Tax Affidavit?
- The form lists the Recorder at 2222 “M” Street, Merced, CA 95340, and says required documentation for certain transfers must be provided at the time of recording.