Gypsum, CO · Eagle County
Real Estate Transfer Tax Exemption Certificate
This certificate lets a property-transfer applicant ask the Town of Gypsum to recognize a transaction as exempt from its real estate transfer tax, with supporting transaction details and required attachments.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this Town Clerk form when requesting an exemption from Gypsum’s real estate transfer tax for a property transaction. The applicant identifies the exemption category, property address, transaction, and contact details, pays the listed $5 fee, and submits the transaction description and supporting materials; the form specifically requests a recorded deed and corporate documentation when applicable. The Town completes its certification section if it approves the exemption.
Who needs it
A person requesting that Gypsum treat a real estate transaction as exempt must complete the application and provide the transaction information and supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The applicant signs the form’s sworn-and-subscribed jurat before a notary, with the notary completing the signature and commission-expiration fields shown.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Certificate
Get the Real Estate Transfer Tax Exemption Certificate from the Town of Gypsum.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the exemption number, property address, transaction description, and applicant contact information.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the transaction details, a copy of the recorded deed, and corporate documentation if applicable.
- 4
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a remote online notarization for the applicant’s signature.
- 5
Sign on Video
Sign the application during the online notary session; the notary completes the jurat.
- 6
Submit to the Town
Send the notarized application, supporting materials, and listed $5 fee to the Town Clerk.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Gypsum. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I apply for a Gypsum transfer-tax exemption?
- Complete the certificate, identify the claimed exemption, and provide the transaction description and supporting documents. Submit the application and listed $5 fee to the Town Clerk.
- Do I need to sign the certificate in front of a notary?
- Yes. The applicant’s signature must be notarized, and the form includes a jurat for the notary to complete.
- Can I sign this certificate with an online notary?
- Colorado law authorizes remote online notarization by a commissioned online notary under C.R.S. §24-21-514.5. Confirm that the Town will accept the remotely notarized certificate.
- What documents should I attach?
- The form requests a transaction description listing the parties and property address, a copy of the recorded deed, and corporate documentation if the applicant is a corporation. Confirm with the city or town if unsure.