What documents should I attach to the claim?

The form requests supporting proof as applicable, such as a DD214 or military death notification, death or relationship records, ownership documents, and proof of residency.

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

No. The claim is signed without a notary, though its certification is considered as if made under oath; the claimant signs and dates the form.

Hackettstown, MT · Warren County

No notary required

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

Veterans and eligible surviving spouses, civil union partners, or domestic partners use this claim to request a property tax deduction for qualifying property.

What this form is

This claim requests a property tax deduction for an eligible veteran or surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner of a veteran or serviceperson. It asks for claimant and property details, the tax year, eligibility and ownership information, residency and citizenship declarations, and any deduction claimed on other property. The form identifies supporting documents to attach, including military records and proof of ownership or residency.

Who needs it

A qualifying veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who owns or holds legal title to the property 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; its certification is considered as if made under oath, and the claimant signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Claim
Download the property tax deduction claim PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter claimant, property, tax year, eligibility, ownership, and residency details, and complete the applicable declarations.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach applicable military, relationship, ownership, and residency proofs identified in the guidelines.
4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the claim; the form does not include a notary block.
5
File With The Assessor Or Collector
File with the municipal tax assessor during the pretax-year period or the municipal tax collector during the tax-year period.

Frequently asked questions

Who can file the Hackettstown veteran property tax deduction claim?: The form is for a qualifying veteran or eligible surviving spouse, civil union partner, or domestic partner who owns or holds legal title to the property.
What documents should I attach to the claim?: The form requests supporting proof as applicable, such as a DD214 or military death notification, death or relationship records, ownership documents, and proof of residency.
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.
Do I need a notary for this veteran property tax deduction claim?: No. The claim is signed without a notary, though its certification is considered as if made under oath; the claimant signs and dates the form.

Need something notarized?

This Property Tax Deduction Claim by Veteran or Surviving Spouse/Civil Union or Domestic Partner of Veteran or Serviceperson doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hackettstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.