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

No. The form requires the claimant’s signature and date, and says the certification is considered made under oath; it does not require a notary.

What documents should I attach to the claim?

The form lists military records as required proof for the applicable claim type and says the assessor or collector may require additional proof. It also identifies ownership, residency, and surviving-partner documents.

Who can use this property tax deduction claim?

The form is for eligible veterans, or surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners of eligible veterans or servicepersons, who claim a deduction for property they own wholly or in part.

Manchester Township, MT · Ocean County

No notary required

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

This claim requests a property tax deduction for eligible veterans or surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners of veterans or servicepersons.

What this form is

Use this claim to request a property tax deduction for a tax year when you meet the form’s eligibility requirements. It asks for claimant and property details, the deduction year, veteran or surviving partner status, ownership, residency, and any deduction claimed on other property. The form identifies supporting documents to attach, including military records, and requires the claimant’s signature and date.

Who needs it

Veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners who claim the deduction for property they own should file 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 without a notary; the claimant signs and dates it, and the certification is considered made under oath.

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, service-status, ownership, residency, and other-property information.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach applicable military records and other proofs needed to establish eligibility.
4
Submit To The City
File the completed claim with the municipal tax assessor or tax collector during the filing period described in the guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the veteran property tax deduction claim?: No. The form requires the claimant’s signature and date, 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 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 documents should I attach to the claim?: The form lists military records as required proof for the applicable claim type and says the assessor or collector may require additional proof. It also identifies ownership, residency, and surviving-partner documents.
Who can use this property tax deduction claim?: The form is for eligible veterans, or surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners of eligible veterans or servicepersons, who claim a deduction for property they own wholly or in part.

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 Manchester Township form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.