Do I need a notary for a property tax refund claim?

No. The requestor signs and dates the form’s declaration under penalty of perjury; no notary is required.

What information does the claim ask for?

The form asks for the requestor’s contact details, property and tax information, any assessment appeal details, the reason for the refund, the amount claimed, and a signature.

When must I file the claim?

The instructions say the claim must be filed within four years of the date the property taxes were paid.

Sierra County, CA · Sierra County

No notary required

Property Tax Claim for Refund

Taxpayers use this form to request a refund of paid property taxes or penalties from Sierra County.

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

Use this form to request a refund of paid property taxes or penalties. The instructions say to file within four years of the tax payment and explain that an assessment appeal may affect whether a separate claim is needed. The form asks for the taxpayer’s contact details, property and tax information, reason for the request, refund amount, and signature; supporting documents may be attached.

Who needs it

A taxpayer seeking a refund of paid property taxes or penalties from Sierra County should complete and file this claim.

How to submit it

Mail or fax the completed application to the County of Sierra Board of Equalization, PO Drawer D, Downieville, CA 95936, or fax it to (530) 289-2830; do not do both.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; the requestor signs and dates a declaration under penalty of perjury.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Sierra County Property Tax Claim for Refund PDF.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the requestor and property details, explain the reason for the claim, and state the refund amount.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach relevant documents, including assessment appeal documents if applicable. The instructions say proof of payment can help expedite processing.
4
Sign and Submit
Sign and date the form, then mail or fax it to the Board of Equalization. Do not both mail and fax the application.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for a property tax refund claim?: No. The requestor signs and dates the form’s declaration under penalty of perjury; no notary is required.
How do I submit a property tax refund claim?: Mail the application to the County of Sierra Board of Equalization, PO Drawer D, Downieville, CA 95936, or fax it to (530) 289-2830. Do not both mail and fax it.
What information does the claim ask for?: The form asks for the requestor’s contact details, property and tax information, any assessment appeal details, the reason for the refund, the amount claimed, and a signature.
When must I file the claim?: The instructions say the claim must be filed within four years of the date the property taxes were paid.

Need something notarized?

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