Do I need a notary for the property tax exemption statement?

No. The officer signs and dates the form without a notary. The certification says the statements will be considered as if made under oath.

Does an organization file a separate claim for each property parcel?

Yes. The form instructs organizations to file a separate claim for each parcel.

What information and attachments does the statement request?

It asks about the organization, ownership, property, use, and compensation. It also identifies supporting documents such as incorporation records, ownership documents, and lease agreements.

Millville, MT · Cumberland County

No notary required

Initial Statement of Organization Claiming Property Tax Exemption

Organizations seeking a property tax exemption use this statement to describe their organization, its property, and how the property is used.

What this form is

This statement lets an organization claim a property tax exemption by providing details about its purposes, ownership, property, actual use, and compensation. The form says to file a separate claim for each parcel with the municipal assessor by November 1 of the pretax year. It also explains that an approved organization must file a further statement every third year.

Who needs it

An organization claiming a property tax exemption for real property in the taxing district needs to file this statement for each parcel.

How to submit it

File the claim in duplicate with the municipal assessor of the taxing district where the property is located by November 1 of the pretax year. File a separate claim for each parcel.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the officer certifies the statements are true and that they will be considered as if made under oath.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Statement
Download the Initial Statement of Organization Claiming Property Tax Exemption.
2
Complete the Form
Provide information about the organization, its purposes, property ownership, property details, actual use, compensation, and the officer signing.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the documents requested for the claim, such as organizational records, ownership documents, or a lease or rental agreement, when applicable.
4
File with the Assessor
File the claim in duplicate with the municipal assessor for the taxing district by November 1 of the pretax year; submit a separate claim for each parcel.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the property tax exemption statement?: No. The officer signs and dates the form without a notary. The certification says the statements will be considered as if made under oath.
How do I submit the property tax exemption statement?: File it in duplicate with the municipal assessor of the taxing district where the property is located. The form says to file by November 1 of the pretax year.
Does an organization file a separate claim for each property parcel?: Yes. The form instructs organizations to file a separate claim for each parcel.
What information and attachments does the statement request?: It asks about the organization, ownership, property, use, and compensation. It also identifies supporting documents such as incorporation records, ownership documents, and lease agreements.

Need something notarized?

This Initial Statement of Organization Claiming Property Tax Exemption doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Millville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.