Do I need a notary for the 2026 disabled veterans’ exemption claim?

No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a certification under penalty of California law.

Who can use this property tax exemption claim?

The form is for first-time claimants and annual claimants for the Low-Income Exemption. It describes eligibility for qualifying veterans and unmarried surviving spouses.

What information and documents does the claim request?

It asks about the claimant, residence, disability rating, and household income for a Low-Income Exemption claim. Depending on the eligibility basis, it calls for proof such as a disability record or marriage and death certificates.

Trinity County, CA · Trinity County

No notary required

2026 Claim for Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption

This claim lets eligible veterans or unmarried surviving spouses apply to the Trinity County Assessor for a property tax exemption on their principal residence.

At a glance

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

What this form is

Use this claim to request the Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption for a qualifying principal residence. The form is for first-time claimants and for annual claims for the Low-Income Exemption; the basic exemption does not require annual filing once granted. It asks about the home, disability or surviving-spouse eligibility, and household income when claiming the Low-Income Exemption, and identifies supporting documents to include.

Who needs it

Veterans or eligible unmarried surviving spouses seeking the exemption for a qualifying principal residence should file this claim with the Assessor.

How to submit it

Mail the completed claim to Trinity County Assessor, PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form lists (530) 623-1257 as the Assessor’s telephone number.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; its certification is made under penalty of California law, and the signer signs and dates the claim.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Claim
Download the 2026 Claim for Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption.
2
Complete the Claim
Enter claimant and residence information, answer the applicable questions, select the eligibility basis, and report household income if claiming the Low-Income Exemption.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the proof required for your eligibility basis, such as proof of disability or the listed marriage and death records for a surviving-spouse claim.
4
Sign and Mail the Claim
Sign and date the claim, then mail it to the Trinity County Assessor at PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the 2026 disabled veterans’ exemption claim?: No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a certification under penalty of California law.
Who can use this property tax exemption claim?: The form is for first-time claimants and annual claimants for the Low-Income Exemption. It describes eligibility for qualifying veterans and unmarried surviving spouses.
How do I submit the 2026 claim?: Mail it to Trinity County Assessor, PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form lists (530) 623-1257 as the Assessor’s telephone number.
What information and documents does the claim request?: It asks about the claimant, residence, disability rating, and household income for a Low-Income Exemption claim. Depending on the eligibility basis, it calls for proof such as a disability record or marriage and death certificates.

Need something notarized?

This 2026 Claim for Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Trinity County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.