The Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California is a form of the Sacramento County Assessor, printed under the title Affidavit of Calamity – Application Executed Outside of California (Ref. R&T Code 170). An owner of real property in the County of Sacramento uses it to certify, under penalty of law, that the property was adversely affected by a calamity on a stated date. It is one of the forms the Assessor publishes for Sacramento County property tax matters. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original is published by the Assessor.
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What is Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California – Sacramento County, CA?
The Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California is the Sacramento County Assessor form, referencing R&T Code 170, in which an owner certifies that real property in the County of Sacramento was adversely affected by a calamity on a stated date and which carries a notary acknowledgment block.
The Real Property Division of the Office of the Assessor issues the form. Its printed title is Affidavit of Calamity – Application Executed Outside of California, and the reference line cites R&T Code 170. The form identifies the property by address and APN (assessor's parcel number), names the owner(s) and their mailing address, and records the date of damage and a description of the type of damage.
The certification states that the property lawfully belongs to the signer(s) and was adversely affected by the calamity on the date noted, and that the signer(s) attest to these facts under penalty of law. Below the signatures, a notary acknowledgment area (State of, County of, date, name and title of the officer, and space for the official notarial seal) is printed on the same page.
The revision date printed in the form's footer is 2/14/2022. Every California county keeps its own set of forms, according to the Assessor's forms page, so this document applies to property located in Sacramento County.
Who needs to file Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California – Sacramento County, CA?
Owners of real property in the County of Sacramento whose property was adversely affected by a calamity, and who are signing the affidavit outside California, use this form. The certification says the property lawfully belongs to the signer(s), so it is completed by the owner or owners of record.
- Up to three Owner's Signature lines are printed, so co-owners can sign on the same affidavit.
- The first signature line is marked "(Or Authorized Representative)", so an authorized representative may sign in place of the owner.
- The signature or signatures are followed by a notary acknowledgment block, which a notary public completes.
The form is for property in Sacramento County only. The Assessor's forms page warns that every California county has its own set of forms, and tells owners of property in another county to contact that county's Assessor's Office.
When to file Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California – Sacramento County, CA
The triggering event is damage to Sacramento County real property from a calamity: the form records the date of damage and a description of the damage, and the owner signs and dates the certification. The form prints no due date of its own, so ask the Assessor's Real Property Division at (916) 875-0700 about timing for your situation.
For any filing deadline that applies, the Assessor's forms page says the office accepts form filings submitted on the due date if they bear a valid and timely postmark. Because USPS postmarking procedures may mean a same-day postmark is not applied, the Assessor encourages mailing as early as possible.
How to fill out Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California – Sacramento County, CA
Enter the property address and APN
At the top, print the Property Address and the APN (assessor's parcel number) of the Sacramento County real property that was affected.
Print the owner's name(s)
Under Owner's Name(s), print the name of each owner. The form says PLEASE PRINT.
Enter the owner's mailing address
Write the Owner's Mailing Address where the Assessor can reach you.
Record the date of damage
Enter the Date of Damage, the date the calamity affected the property.
Describe the type of damage
In Type of Damage or Description, state what kind of damage occurred and what happened to the property.
Date and sign the certification
Enter the Dated line, then sign on an Owner's Signature line. Co-owners use the other signature lines; an authorized representative may sign where the form says "(Or Authorized Representative)".
Complete the notary acknowledgment
Sign before a notary public, who fills in State of, County of, the date, the officer's name and title, the names of the persons who appeared, and signs and applies the official seal.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that the APN, names, date of damage and signatures are complete and legible, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and send it as described under How to submit.
How to submit Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California – Sacramento County, CA
The form prints no filing channel of its own, so follow the Assessor's general instructions for forms.
- By mail: The Assessor accepts form filings on the due date if they bear a valid and timely postmark. Mail early, ask a post office for a hand-stamped "manual postmark" on the day you mail it, or use a USPS service that provides proof of mailing. Write the work unit or topic on the envelope.
- Office address printed on the form: Real Property Division, Office of the Assessor, 3636 American River Drive, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95864-5952. The form lists (916) 875-0700 and https://assessor.saccounty.gov; call to confirm where to send or deliver it.
- Online: The Assessor's forms page, https://assessor.saccounty.gov/content/assessor/us/en/forms.html, mentions online filing options when available.
Include your name, mailing address, parcel number if known, and telephone number; the Assessor says it may not be able to process a form without this information. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the form for property outside Sacramento County; the Assessor says every California county has its own forms and to contact that county's Assessor's Office.
- Leaving out the property address or APN, the owner's name and mailing address, the date of damage or the type of damage, all of which the form asks for.
- Handwriting the form illegibly when it says PLEASE PRINT.
- Signing the certification but leaving the notary acknowledgment block (State of, County of, date, officer's name and title, seal) incomplete.
- Omitting your name, mailing address, parcel number or telephone number; the Assessor says it may not be able to process a form without this information.
- Mailing on the due date and assuming that date counts; USPS may not apply a same-day postmark, and only a valid, timely postmark qualifies.
- Not marking the envelope with the work unit or topic, which the Assessor's forms page asks you to include.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California?
It is a Sacramento County Assessor form, printed as Affidavit of Calamity – Application Executed Outside of California (Ref. R&T Code 170). The owner certifies that Sacramento County real property was adversely affected by a calamity on a stated date, under penalty of law.
Who signs the Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California?
The property owner signs. The form has three Owner's Signature lines for co-owners, and the first is marked "(Or Authorized Representative)", so an authorized representative may sign instead of the owner. A notary acknowledgment block follows the signatures.
Does this affidavit have to be notarized?
The form includes a notary acknowledgment block (State of, County of, date, officer's name and title, official seal) printed below the owner's signature. Ask the Assessor at (916) 875-0700 if you are unsure what your situation requires.
What information do I need to complete the affidavit?
You need the property address and APN, the owner name(s) and mailing address, the date of damage, and a description of the type of damage. The Assessor also asks for a telephone number and, if known, the parcel number, when you send any form.
Where do I send the calamity affidavit in Sacramento County?
The form names no filing channel. Its letterhead gives the Real Property Division, 3636 American River Drive, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95864-5952, and (916) 875-0700. Call to confirm where to send it, and write the work unit or topic on the envelope if you mail it.
Is there a deadline for this form?
The form prints no deadline. The Assessor's forms page says it accepts filings submitted on the due date if they bear a valid, timely postmark, and encourages mailing early because USPS may not apply a same-day postmark.
Can I use this form for property in another California county?
No. The form certifies property in the County of Sacramento. The Assessor says every California county has its own forms and directs owners of property elsewhere to contact that county's Assessor's Office.
Can I fill out the Calamity Affidavit Executed Outside California online?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the affidavit with the Assessor; you send it through the Assessor's channels.
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