Do I need a notary for the Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement Application?

No. The application asks the signer to certify, sign, and date it without a notary. It calls for documentary proofs, but does not identify them as notarized or sworn.

What information does the application request?

It asks for applicant and property details, the type and completion date of the project, total cost, a project description, information about prior exemptions or abatements, and property tax status.

When must I file this application?

The form says to file with the municipal assessor within 30 days, including Saturdays and Sundays, of completion. Late applications will be denied.

Brooklawn, MT · Camden County

No notary required

Application for Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement

Property owners apply to the municipal assessor for a five-year tax exemption, abatement, or both after completing eligible construction, improvements, or conversion.

What this form is

This application requests a five-year property tax exemption, abatement, or both for eligible construction, improvements, or conversion. File it with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion; late applications will be denied, and a valid, timely ordinance must be in force. The form asks for applicant and property details, project type, completion date, cost, description, prior exemptions or abatements, and tax status.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking an exemption, abatement, or both for eligible construction, improvements, or conversion complete this application.

How to submit it

File the application with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion. Attach required documentary proofs; the assessor may require an ordinance, executed tax agreement, project descriptions, plans, drawings, or cost estimates.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach required documentary proofs, which the form does not identify as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter applicant and property details, project information, and the requested certification.
3
Gather Documentary Proofs
Attach required documentary proofs; the assessor may require an ordinance, tax agreement, project descriptions, plans, drawings, or cost estimates.
4
Submit To The Municipal Assessor
File with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement Application?: No. The application asks the signer to certify, sign, and date it without a notary. It calls for documentary proofs, but does not identify them as notarized or sworn.
How do I submit the Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement Application?: File it with the municipal assessor within 30 days of project completion. Attach required documentary proofs; the assessor may require items such as plans, drawings, or cost estimates.
What information does the application request?: It asks for applicant and property details, the type and completion date of the project, total cost, a project description, information about prior exemptions or abatements, and property tax status.
When must I file this application?: The form says to file with the municipal assessor within 30 days, including Saturdays and Sundays, of completion. Late applications will be denied.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Five-Year Exemption and/or Abatement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Brooklawn form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.