Windsor, CA · Sonoma County
Transient Occupancy Tax Government Exemption Certificate
Government employees or representatives complete this certificate to request an exemption from Windsor’s transient occupancy tax for a stay incurred in official duties.
What this form is
A governmental agency representative or employee completes this certificate to request an exemption from Windsor’s transient occupancy tax for charges incurred in official duties. The form asks for operator, stay, employee, and agency details, along with a declaration under penalty of perjury and a signature. The occupant must present satisfactory proof of government agency affiliation, and a separate certificate is required for each occupant claiming the exemption.
Who needs it
A government employee or agency representative seeking a Windsor transient occupancy tax exemption for a stay incurred in official duties needs to complete this certificate.
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 signer declares under penalty of perjury, signs, and dates it, and the occupant presents agency identification or a letter to the operator.
How to submit this form
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Download The Certificate
Download the Transient Occupancy Tax Government Exemption Certificate.
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Complete The Form
Enter the operator, stay, employee, and government agency information, then sign and date the declaration.
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Gather Government Proof
Have a government agency calling card, agency letter, or identification card ready to present to the operator.
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Present The Certificate
Present the completed certificate and agency proof to the operator. A separate certificate is required for each occupant claiming the exemption.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Government Exemption Certificate?
- No. The signer declares under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the certificate. The occupant must present satisfactory government agency proof to the operator.
- Who completes the Government Exemption Certificate?
- A representative or employee of a governmental agency requesting an exemption completes the certificate.
- What proof must the occupant present?
- The operator must see satisfactory proof, such as a government agency calling card, agency letter, or identification card.
- How do I submit the Government Exemption Certificate?
- The document says the operator must retain the completed form and supporting documents for five years. Check the city website for current contact details.
Need something notarized?
This Transient Occupancy Tax Government Exemption Certificate doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Windsor form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.