Do I need a notary for the Cold War veterans exemption application?

No. All owners sign and date the application without a notary. The instructions call for written service evidence and a copy of the deed, but do not specify notarized attachments.

How do I submit the Cold War veterans exemption application?

File it with the local assessors by the applicable taxable status date. If the village assesses the property, submit separate applications to both the village and town assessors.

What documents should I attach?

The application requests written evidence of military service and, when applicable, disability information. It also asks applicants to attach a copy of the deed.

Who may qualify for this exemption?

The instructions identify Cold War veterans, their spouses, and unremarried surviving spouses as possible qualifying owners, subject to the property and service requirements.

Canastota, NY · Madison County

No notary required

Cold War Veterans Exemption Application and Instructions

Cold War veterans, qualifying spouses, or unremarried surviving spouses use this application to request a real property tax exemption from local assessors.

What this form is

This application requests a Cold War veterans exemption for qualifying residential property, and the accompanying instructions explain eligibility and how to complete it. The form asks about ownership, military service, disability rating, residence, property use, and prior exemptions. Applicants should check with their assessor to confirm the exemption is available locally and file by the applicable taxable status date.

Who needs it

A Cold War veteran, the veteran’s spouse, or an unremarried surviving spouse seeking the exemption for qualifying residential property should file this application.

How to submit it

File the application with the local assessors; if the village assesses the property, file separate applications with both the village and town assessors. The application must be filed by the applicable taxable status date.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated by all owners without a notary; attach written service evidence and a copy of the deed, with no notarized attachment specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Cold War veterans exemption application and its instructions.
2
Complete The Application
Provide owner and property details and answer questions about military service, residency, property use, and prior exemptions.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach written service evidence and a copy of the deed; include disability evidence when applicable.
4
Submit To The Assessors
File with the local assessors by the applicable taxable status date; if the village assesses, file with both village and town assessors.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Cold War veterans exemption application?: No. All owners sign and date the application without a notary. The instructions call for written service evidence and a copy of the deed, but do not specify notarized attachments.
How do I submit the Cold War veterans exemption application?: File it with the local assessors by the applicable taxable status date. If the village assesses the property, submit separate applications to both the village and town assessors.
What documents should I attach?: The application requests written evidence of military service and, when applicable, disability information. It also asks applicants to attach a copy of the deed.
Who may qualify for this exemption?: The instructions identify Cold War veterans, their spouses, and unremarried surviving spouses as possible qualifying owners, subject to the property and service requirements.

Need something notarized?

This Cold War Veterans Exemption Application and Instructions doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Canastota form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.