Do I need a notary for the property tax deduction claim?

No. The form has a claimant signature and date line, and says the certification is considered made under oath. It does not require a notary.

How do I submit the veteran property tax deduction claim?

File it with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year filing period or with the municipal tax collector during the calendar tax year filing period.

What supporting documents may be needed?

The form lists military records, such as a DD214 or military notification of death, and guidelines identify possible proofs of relationship, ownership, and residency.

Trenton, MT · Mercer County

No notary required

Property Tax Deduction Claim by Veteran or Surviving Spouse

Veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners file this claim with the municipal tax assessor or collector to request a property tax deduction.

What this form is

This claim requests a property tax deduction for an eligible veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner. It asks for claimant and property details, the tax year, wartime service, ownership, citizenship and residency information, and a signed certification. The form identifies supporting records that may be attached, including military documentation and proof of ownership or residency.

Who needs it

A veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who meets the form’s requirements and seeks the deduction 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 calendar tax year.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the certification is considered made under oath, and the form mentions supporting documents but does not require notarized attachments.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the property tax deduction claim and its guidelines.
2
Complete The Form
Enter claimant, property, tax year, service, ownership, and residency details, then sign and date the certification.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach applicable military records and other documentary proofs identified in the guidelines.
4
Submit To The City
File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor or collector during the filing period specified in the guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the property tax deduction claim?: No. The form has a claimant signature and date line, and says the certification is considered made under oath. It does not require a notary.
How do I submit the veteran property tax deduction claim?: File it with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year filing period or with the municipal tax collector during the calendar tax year filing period.
What supporting documents may be needed?: The form lists military records, such as a DD214 or military notification of death, and guidelines identify possible proofs of relationship, ownership, and residency.
Who can file this claim?: The form is for a qualifying veteran or an eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who seeks the property tax deduction.

Need something notarized?

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