Do I need a notary for the Property Tax Deduction Claim?

No. The claim has a signature and date line, but no notary block. Its certification is considered as if made under oath; the form does not specify a notarized attachment.

What documents should I attach to the claim?

The form lists supporting proof such as a DD214 or military death notification, ownership documents, and residency documents. It also lists documents for surviving spouse or domestic partner claims.

Who can file this property tax deduction claim?

The form is for an eligible veteran or surviving spouse or domestic partner of a veteran or serviceperson who meets its service, ownership, and residency requirements.

Somers Point, MT · Atlantic County

No notary required

Property Tax Deduction Claim By Veteran Or Surviving Spouse

Veterans and eligible surviving spouses or domestic partners file this claim to request a property tax deduction for qualifying property.

What this form is

This claim requests a property tax deduction for a veteran or an eligible surviving spouse or domestic partner. The form says to file it for the applicable tax year and describes eligibility requirements, including wartime service, property ownership, and residency. It asks for claimant and property details, the claimed year, service and ownership information, and supporting documents such as military records and proof of ownership or residency.

Who needs it

A veteran or eligible surviving spouse or domestic partner who meets the form’s requirements and is claiming a deduction for property files this claim.

How to submit it

File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the certification is considered as if made under oath, and the form does not specify any notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the property tax deduction claim PDF.
2
Complete The Claim
Enter claimant and property details, the tax year, and the requested service, ownership, and residency information.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach copies of applicable military, ownership, residency, and other supporting documents listed in the instructions.
4
Submit To The City
File with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year filing period or the municipal tax collector during the tax-year filing period.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Property Tax Deduction Claim?: No. The claim has a signature and date line, but no notary block. Its certification is considered as if made under oath; the form does not specify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Property Tax Deduction Claim?: File it with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the municipal tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year.
What documents should I attach to the claim?: The form lists supporting proof such as a DD214 or military death notification, ownership documents, and residency documents. It also lists documents for surviving spouse or domestic partner claims.
Who can file this property tax deduction claim?: The form is for an eligible veteran or surviving spouse or domestic partner of a veteran or serviceperson who meets its service, ownership, and residency requirements.

Need something notarized?

This Property Tax Deduction Claim By Veteran Or Surviving Spouse doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Somers Point form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.