Do I need a notary for the Small Business Tax Exemption Affidavit?

No. The affidavit calls for a printed name, signature, and date, but does not require notarization. An agent must attach a letter of authority.

Who can file this affidavit?

The property owner or the owner’s authorized agent may file. The affidavit says the owner must claim the exemption for property that is leased to or used by another entity.

How do I submit the Small Business Tax Exemption Affidavit?

Send it to the assessor of the city or township where the personal property is located. The form states it had to be received by February 10, 2017; postmark was acceptable.

Albion, MI · Calhoun County

No notary required

Affidavit to Claim Small Business Tax Exemption

Owners or authorized agents use this annual affidavit to claim a small business personal property tax exemption from the local assessor.

What this form is

This 2017 affidavit lets a business owner or authorized agent claim an exemption for eligible commercial or industrial personal property located in the local tax collecting unit. The form asks for owner, business, property-location, and valuation information, along with certifications about the property and its value. The document says the property’s true cash value must have been less than $80,000 on December 31, 2016.

Who needs it

A business owner or authorized agent claiming the exemption for eligible personal property located in the city or township files this affidavit.

How to submit it

The affidavit must be received by the assessor of the city or township where the personal property is located by February 10, 2017; postmark is acceptable.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions possible explanation attachments and an agent’s letter of authority, but does not require them to be notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Affidavit
Download the 2017 Affidavit to Claim Small Business Tax Exemption PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter owner and business details, list property locations, answer the valuation questions, and sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach explanations where requested; an authorized agent should attach a letter of authority.
4
Submit To The Assessor
File with the assessor where the personal property is located. The form gives a February 10, 2017 receipt deadline, with postmark acceptable.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Small Business Tax Exemption Affidavit?: No. The affidavit calls for a printed name, signature, and date, but does not require notarization. An agent must attach a letter of authority.
Who can file this affidavit?: The property owner or the owner’s authorized agent may file. The affidavit says the owner must claim the exemption for property that is leased to or used by another entity.
How do I submit the Small Business Tax Exemption Affidavit?: Send it to the assessor of the city or township where the personal property is located. The form states it had to be received by February 10, 2017; postmark was acceptable.

Need something notarized?

This Affidavit to Claim Small Business Tax Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.