State of Oklahoma
Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
for Religious Entities
Exemption: All property used exclusively and directly for fraternal or religious purposes within this
state. Ref. Title 68 O.S. 2887(7)
Attach a copy of all Documents which support this application for exemption.
(Example: articles of incorporation, bylaws, resolutions, income-expense statements, rent rolls, deeds, contracts,
leases, etc.) May provide a copy of IRS Section 501(c)(3) and your ling with Oklahoma Secretary of State.
It is impossible for this application to cover every provision addressed in the statutes related to exempt
religious organizations. The assessor may contact you with additional questions depending on the answers
provided herein.
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Religious Organization:
Religious Organization Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ______________________________________ Title: ____________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________
Is the Religious Organization requesting an exemption for its business personal property? .... Yes No
If Yes, provide a listing of the personal property being claimed for exemption.
Is there other business personal property in use by the Religious Organization which is not
being claimed for exemption?.................................................................................................... Yes No
If Yes, provide a listing of the personal property not being claimed for exemption.
Real Property Owner:
Property Owner Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Physical Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Contact Name: ______________________________________ Title: ____________________________________
Phone Number: ___________________________ Email Address: _______________________________________
Legal Description: _______________________________________________________________________________
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Record of Deed: Date: ________________ Document Number: ____________ (or) Book/Page: ______________
Approximately what percentage of the property is requested to be exempt? ________ Sq. Footage: _____________
Are the Real Property Owner and the Religious Organization the same? ................................ Yes No
Are there currently other exemptions on this property?............................................................. Yes No
If Yes, provide organization name(s):
_____________________________________________________________ Sq. Footage: __________________
_____________________________________________________________ Sq. Footage: __________________
_____________________________________________________________ Sq. Footage: __________________
Tax Year
2020
Revised 11-2019
OTC 987
Assessor Use Only
Assessor/ Deputy: ___________________________________________ Date: ________________
Account Number: ___________________________________________
Application for Exemption: Approved Disapproved
School
District
Property Usage (Religious Organization):
1. Describe the exact usage of the property being claimed exempt:
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2. Explain exact usage of all income from the property being claimed exempt:
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3. Doestheorganizationoperatewithoutprotorprivateadvantagetoitsofcialsincharge?Explain:
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Application for Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for Religious Entities
Form 987 • Page 2
I, ____________________________________ being duly sworn, upon oath, under penalty of perjury do hereby depose and say
that I am (Title) __________________________________, of ____________________________________ (Real Property Owner);
that as such I am acquainted with the books, accounts, and affairs of the property owner and know the foregoing statements
with respect to the ownership to be true, correct and complete, and that all information requested of the
real property owner has been fully and correctly given (68 O.S. § 2945 provides penalties for false oaths).
Real Property Owner Affidavit:
Notary Seal
Signature: _______________________________________________________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___________ day of ___________________ , _________ .
My commission expires: ______________________ , _______________ .
____________________________________________________________________ , Notary Public
I, ____________________________________ being duly sworn, upon oath, under penalty of perjury do hereby depose and say
that I am (Title) __________________________________, of __________________________________ (Religious Organization);
that as such I am acquainted with the books, accounts, and affairs of the organization and know the foregoing statements
with respect to the organization to be true, correct and complete, and that all information requested of
the organization has been fully and correctly given (68 O.S. § 2945 provides penalties for false oaths).
Religious Organization Affidavit:
Notary Seal
Signature: _______________________________________________________________________
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___________ day of ___________________ , _________ .
My commission expires: ______________________ , _______________ .
____________________________________________________________________ , Notary Public