What documentation must accompany the form?

The form says a copy of the guest’s valid photo identification proving government employment must be attached.

Do I need a notary for the Government Employee Exemption Claim Form?

No. The form is signed without a notary, though the guest declares under penalties of perjury that the information is true.

How do I submit the Government Employee Exemption Claim Form?

The form does not give submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details.

Solvang, CA · Santa Barbara County

No notary required

Government Employee Exemption Claim Form

Government employees staying at lodging establishments use this form to claim an occupancy charge exemption when government pays directly.

What this form is

This form documents a government employee’s claim for exemption from occupancy charges when the charges are billed directly to and paid directly by a state or federal government unit. The guest completes employment and contact information and declares it true under penalties of perjury. Lodging personnel record stay and documentation details, and a copy of the guest’s photo ID must be attached.

Who needs it

A government employee seeking the described occupancy charge exemption completes the guest section, and lodging personnel complete their designated section.

How to submit it

Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the guest makes a declaration under penalties of perjury, and lodging personnel also sign and date the form.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Form
Download the Government Employee Exemption Claim Form PDF.
2
Complete Guest Information
Fill in the employee, contact, and government agency information and sign and date the declaration.
3
Attach Photo Identification
Attach a copy of valid photo identification proving government employment.
4
Complete Lodging Section
Lodging personnel record the stay and documentation details, then sign and date the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who completes the Government Employee Exemption Claim Form?: The government employee completes the guest section, and lodging personnel complete the section marked for their use.
What documentation must accompany the form?: The form says a copy of the guest’s valid photo identification proving government employment must be attached.
Do I need a notary for the Government Employee Exemption Claim Form?: No. The form is signed without a notary, though the guest declares under penalties of perjury that the information is true.
How do I submit the Government Employee Exemption Claim Form?: The form does not give submission instructions. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Government Employee Exemption Claim Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Solvang form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.