Do I need a notary for the Change of Ownership Statement?

No. The buyer or transferee signs and dates the form’s declaration under penalty of perjury. The form does not identify a notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Change of Ownership Statement?

The form says to file it with the county recorder or assessor. It lists the Sierra County Assessor at PO Box 8, Downieville, CA 95936.

What information does the statement ask for?

It asks for buyer and property details, the type and date of transfer, purchase price and sale terms, property characteristics, and information about possible reassessment exclusions.

Who should file this statement?

A transferee acquiring an interest in real property or a manufactured home subject to local property taxation should file a change of ownership statement, according to the form.

Sierra County, CA · Sierra County

No notary required

Change of Ownership Statement

Buyers or other transferees use this statement to report a real property transfer and provide information the Sierra County Assessor uses to assess the property.

At a glance

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

What this form is

The Assessor requests this statement when ownership of real property or a manufactured home changes. It asks about the buyer and property, transfer type, purchase price and sale terms, and details that may affect reassessment. The form also includes a certification signed under penalty of perjury and instructions about filing and possible penalties for failing to file.

Who needs it

A buyer or other transferee acquiring an interest in taxable real property or a manufactured home should file the statement when requested by the Assessor.

How to submit it

File the statement with the county recorder or assessor, as described in the form. The Sierra County Assessor is listed at PO Box 8, Downieville, CA 95936.

About notarization

No notary is required; the buyer or transferee signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury, and the form identifies no notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Statement
Download the Change of Ownership Statement PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Provide buyer and property details, transfer information, purchase price and terms, and the requested property information.
3
Gather Supporting Information
If applicable, attach a separate sheet with additional details; the instructions say the Assessor may request supporting documentation for some responses.
4
File the Statement
File it with the county recorder or assessor. The form lists the Sierra County Assessor at PO Box 8, Downieville, CA 95936.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Change of Ownership Statement?: No. The buyer or transferee signs and dates the form’s declaration under penalty of perjury. The form does not identify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Change of Ownership Statement?: The form says to file it with the county recorder or assessor. It lists the Sierra County Assessor at PO Box 8, Downieville, CA 95936.
What information does the statement ask for?: It asks for buyer and property details, the type and date of transfer, purchase price and sale terms, property characteristics, and information about possible reassessment exclusions.
Who should file this statement?: A transferee acquiring an interest in real property or a manufactured home subject to local property taxation should file a change of ownership statement, according to the form.

Need something notarized?

This Change of Ownership Statement doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Sierra County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.