Colden, NY · Erie County
Hometown Hero Banner Application Form
Veterans or people submitting on their behalf use this form to request a Town of Colden Hometown Hero banner.
What this form is
The application requests a veteran’s name, military branch, rank, years of active service, and current or former Colden address. Applicants must include a copy of a DD214 or honorable discharge and a photo, and pay the listed $60 charge. The form also includes a photo-release authorization for the banner project.
Who needs it
A veteran or another person submitting a request for a veteran’s Hometown Hero banner in Colden should complete this application.
How to submit it
Include the completed form, a DD214 or honorable discharge copy, a photo, and a $60 check or money order payable to the Town of Colden. Drop it off at Colden Town Hall or mail it to Town of Colden Banner Project, Patricia Zurbrick, 8825 State Road, Colden, NY 14033.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the submitting person signs the photo-release authorization, and no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Hometown Hero Banner Application form.
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Complete The Form
Print clearly and provide the veteran’s name, military details, years of active service, and Colden address.
- 3
Gather The Required Items
Include a DD214 or honorable discharge copy, a photo at least 5 by 7 inches, and a $60 check or money order payable to the Town of Colden.
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Submit The Application
Drop off the materials at Colden Town Hall or mail them to the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can submit the Hometown Hero Banner Application?
- A veteran or someone submitting on a veteran’s behalf can complete the form. It asks for the veteran’s military and Colden address information.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a copy of the DD214 or honorable discharge and a color or black-and-white photo at least 5 by 7 inches. The form also requests a $60 check or money order payable to the Town of Colden.
- How do I submit the Hometown Hero Banner Application?
- Drop off the application and requested items at Colden Town Hall or mail them to the Town of Colden Banner Project, Patricia Zurbrick, 8825 State Road, Colden, NY 14033.
- Do I need a notary for the Hometown Hero Banner Application?
- No. The submitting person signs the photo-release authorization; the form does not specify a sworn or notarized attachment.
Need something notarized?
This Hometown Hero Banner Application Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Colden form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.