What does the alternative veterans exemption application request?

It asks for owner and property details, information about the veteran’s service and eligibility, supporting evidence, and signatures from all owners.

Who can use this application?

The form covers property owners who are veterans, unremarried surviving spouses, or Gold Star parents, as well as owners who identify another relationship to a veteran.

Do I need a notary for the alternative veterans exemption application?

No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. It requests supporting evidence and a deed copy; those attachments are not identified as needing notarization.

Nassau County, NY · Nassau County

No notary required

Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation

Veteran property owners and other eligible owners use this application to request an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Nassau County · Nassau County, Nassau County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: nassaucountyny.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application asks the assessor to review a request for an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation. It collects ownership, property, residence, and military service details, and asks about discharge status, combat-zone service, disability ratings, and prior veterans exemptions. Applicants provide supporting evidence and a deed copy where requested, and all owners must sign and date the certification.

Who needs it

Veterans, unremarried surviving spouses, Gold Star parents, or other owners claiming an eligible relationship to a veteran use this application for the property.

How to submit it

Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form requests supporting evidence and a deed copy, but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the alternative veterans exemption application.
2
Complete the Application
Provide owner, property, residence, and veteran service information, and answer the eligibility questions.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach the written evidence, proof of residency, and deed copy requested for your circumstances.
4
Sign and Submit
Have all owners sign and date the certification, then submit the application to the county department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the alternative veterans exemption application request?: It asks for owner and property details, information about the veteran’s service and eligibility, supporting evidence, and signatures from all owners.
Who can use this application?: The form covers property owners who are veterans, unremarried surviving spouses, or Gold Star parents, as well as owners who identify another relationship to a veteran.
Do I need a notary for the alternative veterans exemption application?: No. The application has signature and date lines but no notary block. It requests supporting evidence and a deed copy; those attachments are not identified as needing notarization.
How do I submit the application?: Submit it to the county department named on the form; check the county website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Nassau County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.