Do I need a notary for the disabled veteran tax exemption claim?

No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary, although its declarations are treated as made under oath. Attach supporting proofs as needed.

How do I submit the disabled veteran tax exemption claim?

File the completed claim with your municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year, with copies of supporting documents needed to establish eligibility.

What documents may support this claim?

The guidelines list military records, disability certification, applicable death or relationship records, ownership documents, and residency proofs. The assessor may require proofs needed to establish eligibility.

Wantage Township, MT · Sussex County

No notary required

Claim for Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans or Surviving Spouses

Disabled veterans and eligible surviving spouses use this claim to request a property tax exemption for their principal residence.

What this form is

This claim requests a property tax exemption for a dwelling owned and occupied as a principal residence by an eligible disabled veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner. File it with the municipal tax assessor during the tax year. The form asks for claimant, property, disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency information, and lists supporting documents that may be attached.

Who needs it

A disabled veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner seeking an exemption for their principal residence may file this claim.

How to submit it

File the completed claim with your municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year. Attach copies of supporting documents needed to establish eligibility.

About notarization

This claim is signed and dated without a notary; its declarations are treated as made under oath, and supporting proofs should be attached.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Claim
Download the property tax exemption claim and its general guidelines.
2
Complete the Claim
Provide claimant and dwelling details, select the applicable eligibility category, and complete the disability, ownership, occupancy, and residency sections.
3
Gather Supporting Proofs
Attach copies of documents needed to establish eligibility, such as military, disability, ownership, or residency records.
4
File With the Assessor
File the completed claim with your municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the disabled veteran tax exemption claim?: No. The claim is signed and dated without a notary, although its declarations are treated as made under oath. Attach supporting proofs as needed.
How do I submit the disabled veteran tax exemption claim?: File the completed claim with your municipal tax assessor at any time during the tax year, with copies of supporting documents needed to establish eligibility.
What documents may support this claim?: The guidelines list military records, disability certification, applicable death or relationship records, ownership documents, and residency proofs. The assessor may require proofs needed to establish eligibility.

Need something notarized?

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