Do I need a notary for the Claim for Welfare Exemption – First Filing?

No. The form has no notary block; the claimant signs a certification under penalty of perjury and dates the claim.

Who files this welfare exemption claim?

An organization seeking a welfare exemption for a property location files the claim. An officer or duly authorized representative must sign it.

What documents must accompany the claim?

The claim requires supporting documents, including financial statements. Depending on the property and its use, the form also requests additional documents such as leases or supplemental affidavits.

Trinity County, CA · Trinity County

No notary required

Claim for Welfare Exemption – First Filing

This first-filing claim requests a property tax welfare exemption for an organization and is filed with the Trinity County Assessor for a property location.

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

Organizations use this claim for a new property location or instead of the preprinted annual claim form. It asks about the organization, property, ownership, uses, and finances, and requires supporting documents, including financial statements. Complete a separate claim for each property location; the form says to file by 5:00 p.m. on February 15.

Who needs it

An organization seeking a welfare exemption for a property in Trinity County files this claim, signed by an officer or duly authorized representative.

How to submit it

File the claim with the Trinity County Assessor, Madelyn Woodman, at PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form says it must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on February 15.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the claimant certifies the information under penalty of perjury and signs and dates the claim.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Claim
Download the first-filing welfare exemption claim for the property location.
2
Complete the Form
Answer all questions about the organization, property, uses, and finances; complete a separate claim for each property location.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach financial statements and any other documents requested for the property's ownership, use, or exemption claim.
4
Submit to the Assessor
File the signed claim with the Trinity County Assessor at the address on the form by the stated deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Claim for Welfare Exemption – First Filing?: No. The form has no notary block; the claimant signs a certification under penalty of perjury and dates the claim.
Who files this welfare exemption claim?: An organization seeking a welfare exemption for a property location files the claim. An officer or duly authorized representative must sign it.
How do I submit the Claim for Welfare Exemption – First Filing?: File it with the Trinity County Assessor, Madelyn Woodman, at PO Box 1255, Weaverville, CA 96093. The form states a 5:00 p.m. February 15 filing deadline.
What documents must accompany the claim?: The claim requires supporting documents, including financial statements. Depending on the property and its use, the form also requests additional documents such as leases or supplemental affidavits.

Need something notarized?

This Claim for Welfare Exemption – First Filing doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Trinity County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.