Do I need a notary for this property tax exemption claim?

No. The claimant signs without a notary, though the certification is treated as if made under oath. Disabled claimants must attach a physician’s or listed disability certificate.

What supporting documents may be needed?

The instructions say the assessor or collector may require proof of eligibility. Examples include age, disability, surviving-spouse, ownership, and residency records; disabled claimants are directed to attach a qualifying disability certificate.

Jackson Township, MT · Ocean County

No notary required

Property Tax Exemption Claim for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, or Surviving Spouses

This claim requests a property tax deduction for a qualifying senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse who owns and lives in the dwelling.

What this form is

The form asks claimants to provide their name, dwelling location, tax year, residency and ownership information, income details, and qualifying age, disability, or surviving-spouse status. Its instructions describe filing with the municipal tax assessor or tax collector, depending on the filing period, and identify supporting documents that may be requested. A supplemental income statement is included for the assessor’s eligibility review.

Who needs it

A qualifying senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse who owns and occupies the dwelling as a principal or permanent residence may file this claim.

How to submit it

The form directs claimants to file with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the tax collector from January 1 through December 31 of the tax year. It says to return the completed form to the assessor’s office.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the claimant’s certification is treated as if made under oath, and disabled claimants must attach a physician’s or listed disability certificate.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the property tax exemption claim and its included instructions.
2
Complete The Claim
Enter claimant and dwelling details, tax year, eligibility information, income details, and the claimant’s signature and date.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach relevant proof of eligibility; disabled claimants are directed to attach a physician’s or listed disability certificate.
4
Submit To The City
File with the municipal tax assessor or tax collector as directed by the form’s filing-period instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file this property tax exemption claim?: The form is for a qualifying senior citizen, disabled person, or surviving spouse who owns and occupies the dwelling as a principal or permanent residence.
How do I submit the property tax exemption claim?: The form directs filing with the municipal tax assessor from October 1 through December 31 of the pretax year, or with the tax collector during the tax year. It also says to return it to the assessor’s office.
Do I need a notary for this property tax exemption claim?: No. The claimant signs without a notary, though the certification is treated as if made under oath. Disabled claimants must attach a physician’s or listed disability certificate.
What supporting documents may be needed?: The instructions say the assessor or collector may require proof of eligibility. Examples include age, disability, surviving-spouse, ownership, and residency records; disabled claimants are directed to attach a qualifying disability certificate.

Need something notarized?

This Property Tax Exemption Claim for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons, or Surviving Spouses doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Jackson Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.