Do I need a notary for the Initial Statement of Organization Claiming Property Tax Exemption?

No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block. The signer certifies the statements are true and understands they are considered as if made under oath.

What information does the statement ask for?

It asks for organization details, purpose, the claimed exemption statute, property location and ownership, property use, and compensation or remuneration received.

What supporting documents may be needed?

The form requests documents such as the organization’s governing materials, ownership documents, and lease or rental agreements when applicable. The assessor may request additional documentation.

Jackson Township, MT · Ocean County

No notary required

Initial Statement of Organization Claiming Property Tax Exemption

Organizations seeking property tax exemption use this statement to describe their purpose, ownership, use, and property for review by the municipal assessor.

What this form is

This statement is for an organization claiming a property tax exemption and asks about the organization, its purposes, the property’s ownership and use, and any income or compensation. File a separate claim for each parcel, in duplicate, with the municipal assessor where the property is located by November 1 of the pretax year. The form lists supporting documents that may be attached or requested by the assessor.

Who needs it

An organization claiming a property tax exemption for real property in the taxing district must file this initial 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.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the statements are true and understands they are 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 the organization, property, ownership, use, and compensation details requested, then have an officer sign and date it.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the documents requested by the form, such as organizational materials, ownership documents, or a lease or rental agreement when applicable.
4
File With The Assessor
File the claim in duplicate with the municipal assessor where the property is located by November 1 of the pretax year.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Initial Statement of Organization Claiming Property Tax Exemption?: No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block. The signer certifies the statements are true and understands they are considered as if made under oath.
How do I submit the initial property tax exemption statement?: 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.
What information does the statement ask for?: It asks for organization details, purpose, the claimed exemption statute, property location and ownership, property use, and compensation or remuneration received.
What supporting documents may be needed?: The form requests documents such as the organization’s governing materials, ownership documents, and lease or rental agreements when applicable. The assessor may request additional documentation.

Need something notarized?

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