What supporting documents may be required?

The guidelines list military records, proof of ownership and residency, and, for surviving claimants, a death certificate and marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership record. The assessor or collector may require proofs.

Who can claim this property tax deduction?

The form is for qualifying honorably discharged veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners of veterans or servicepersons who meet the listed ownership and residency requirements.

Maurice River Township, MT · Cumberland County

No notary required

Property Tax Deduction Claim by Veteran or Surviving Spouse/Civil Union or Domestic Partner

Veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners use this claim to request a property tax deduction for a qualifying property.

What this form is

This claim requests a property tax deduction for an eligible veteran or the surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner of a veteran or serviceperson. It asks for claimant and property details, tax year, eligibility information, ownership, residency, and other property deductions. The claim includes guidelines on filing periods and documentary proofs, and requests supporting documents such as military records.

Who needs it

A qualifying veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who owns or holds legal title to the claimed property needs 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 claim is signed and dated without a notary; its declarations are treated as if made under oath, and required supporting documents should be attached.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the Property Tax Deduction Claim PDF.
2
Complete The Claim
Enter claimant, property, tax year, eligibility, ownership, residency, and other-property deduction information.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach applicable military records and documentary proofs of ownership, residency, and surviving-partner status.
4
Submit The Claim
File it with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year period or the municipal tax collector during the tax-year period.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Property Tax Deduction Claim?: No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary. Its declarations are treated as if made under oath, and required supporting documents should be attached.
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 supporting documents may be required?: The guidelines list military records, proof of ownership and residency, and, for surviving claimants, a death certificate and marriage, civil union, or domestic partnership record. The assessor or collector may require proofs.
Who can claim this property tax deduction?: The form is for qualifying honorably discharged veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners of veterans or servicepersons who meet the listed ownership and residency requirements.

Need something notarized?

This Property Tax Deduction Claim by Veteran or Surviving Spouse/Civil Union or Domestic Partner doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Maurice River Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.