What does the Alternative Veterans Exemption application ask for?

It asks about the owner and property, the veteran’s service and eligibility, the property’s use, and any prior veterans exemption. It also identifies supporting evidence to attach.

Do I need a notary for the Alternative Veterans Exemption application?

No. The application has signature and date lines for all owners and does not require notarization. It requests written evidence and a deed copy, but does not say those attachments must be sworn.

Who should sign the application?

The form says all owners must sign the application and provides signature and date lines for owners.

Canandaigua, NY · Ontario County

No notary required

Application for Alternative Veterans Exemption from Real Property Taxation

Property owners use this application to seek an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation for qualifying property.

What this form is

This application lets property owners seek an alternative veterans exemption from real property taxation. It asks about the owner and property, the veteran’s service and eligibility, property use, and any prior veterans exemption. Applicants provide supporting evidence, including service records and a deed copy when applicable; all owners must sign and date the certification.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking the alternative veterans exemption complete this application and provide information about the veteran, property, and any required supporting evidence.

How to submit it

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

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requests written evidence and a deed copy, but does not say those attachments must be sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Alternative Veterans Exemption application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Fill in the owner, property, and veteran service information requested on the form.
3
Gather Supporting Evidence
Attach applicable written evidence and a copy of the deed as requested by the form.
4
Sign And Submit
Have all owners sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Alternative Veterans Exemption application ask for?: It asks about the owner and property, the veteran’s service and eligibility, the property’s use, and any prior veterans exemption. It also identifies supporting evidence to attach.
Do I need a notary for the Alternative Veterans Exemption application?: No. The application has signature and date lines for all owners and does not require notarization. It requests written evidence and a deed copy, but does not say those attachments must be sworn.
How do I submit the Alternative Veterans Exemption application?: Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Who should sign the application?: The form says all owners must sign the application and provides signature and date lines for owners.

Need something notarized?

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