The Personal Property Information Change Form (Vessel, Aircraft, PI, etc.) is the Assessor Division form of the Santa Barbara County Clerk, Recorder and Assessor for reporting changes to personal property on the county's records. It is one of the Santa Barbara County property tax forms: owners use it to give a new mailing address, report a sale or transfer, or report a new location for an aircraft or vessel. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the county receives it by email, mail or fax as described below.
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What is Personal Property Information Change Form (Vessel, Aircraft, PI, etc.) – Santa Barbara County, CA?
The Personal Property Information Change Form (Vessel, Aircraft, PI, etc.) is the Santa Barbara County Assessor Division form used to tell the Assessor that information about a piece of personal property has changed: its owner's mailing address, its ownership, or its location.
The form is issued by the County Clerk, Recorder and Assessor, and it states that all information provided on it is subject to verification. It has four sections and a certification:
- Section 1: Property Information. The name of the owner, the registration number (FAA / DMV / US Coast Guard) and the Assessor Property ID Number.
- Section 2: Change of Mailing Address. The new mailing address.
- Section 3: Purchase / Sale Information. The date and amount of the sale or transfer and the name of the new owner.
- Section 4: Location Change Information. The new and prior location of an aircraft or vessel, and the relocation date.
- Certification. The capacity in which the signer is authorized to make the change, with name, title, phone number, signature and date.
You complete only the sections that match the change you are reporting. The form asks for a copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement with a sale or transfer.
Who needs to file Personal Property Information Change Form (Vessel, Aircraft, PI, etc.) – Santa Barbara County, CA?
The property owner uses this form when a change affects personal property such as a vessel or aircraft (the form title also lists "PI, etc.") and the Santa Barbara County Assessor needs to update its records. Typical situations are a new mailing address, a sale or transfer to a new owner, or a move of an aircraft or vessel to a new location.
The Certification block lists who may sign as duly authorized to make the change:
- the property owner;
- an LLC manager or member;
- an attorney for the business (bar member);
- an authorized employee, with the agency authorization form attached;
- an officer of the corporation;
- a CPA or public accountant;
- an agent of the business, with the agency authorization form attached;
- a partner.
A prior owner can also use the form: next to Name of Owner you check Current or Prior, and a prior owner must complete Section 3 with the sale or transfer details.
When to file Personal Property Information Change Form (Vessel, Aircraft, PI, etc.) – Santa Barbara County, CA
Complete this form when something about the property changes: you have a new mailing address, the property is sold or transferred, or an aircraft or vessel moves to a new location. No separate due date is printed on the form, so it is sent whenever one of these changes occurs. Section 3 asks for the date of sale or transfer and Section 4 for the relocation date, so have those dates ready. For questions about timing, contact the Assessor's office at (805) 568-2550 (Santa Barbara) or (805) 346-8310 (Santa Maria).
Documents you need
- A copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement: the form says it is required when you report a sale or transfer in Section 3.
- The agency authorization form: attach it when an authorized employee or an agent of the business signs the Certification.
How to fill out Personal Property Information Change Form (Vessel, Aircraft, PI, etc.) – Santa Barbara County, CA
Identify the owner
In Section 1, enter the Name of Owner and check Current or Prior. If you check Prior, you must complete Section 3.
Enter the property identifiers
Enter the Registration Number (FAA / DMV / US Coast Guard) and the Assessor Property ID Number in Section 1.
Give a new mailing address
In Section 2, enter the new mailing address by street, city, state and ZIP code. Complete it only if your address has changed.
Report a sale or transfer
In Section 3, enter the Date of Sale / Transfer, the Sale / Transfer Amount and the Name of New Owner. Have a copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement ready to attach.
Report a location change
In Section 4, enter the New Location and Prior Location (street, city, state, ZIP code) for the aircraft or vessel, and the Relocation Date.
Select your authority to sign
In the Certification, check the one box that describes your capacity, such as property owner, officer of the corporation or partner. Employees and agents of the business must attach the agency authorization form.
Add your name and contact details
Enter your Print Name and Title and a Contact Phone Number in the Certification block.
Sign, date and download the PDF
Sign and enter the date, then review every section you completed. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and assemble any attachments to send through the channels under How to submit.
How to submit Personal Property Information Change Form (Vessel, Aircraft, PI, etc.) – Santa Barbara County, CA
The completed form can be sent to the Santa Barbara County Assessor, Business Division, by email, mail or fax.
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: County Assessor, Business Division, PO Box 159, Santa Barbara, CA 93102
- Fax: (805) 568-3247
If you report a sale or transfer, include a copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement. If an authorized employee or an agent of the business signs, attach the agency authorization form. The form prints the office address as 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, and a Santa Maria Branch Office at 511 E. Lakeside Parkway, Santa Maria. Phone numbers: Santa Barbara (805) 568-2550; Santa Maria (805) 346-8310. The form gives the website as www.sbcassessor.com. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Reporting a sale or transfer in Section 3 without a copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement, which the form says is required.
- Checking Prior next to Name of Owner but leaving Section 3 blank; a prior owner must complete it.
- Signing as an authorized employee or an agent of the business without attaching the agency authorization form.
- Leaving the Certification unselected, so the form does not show the capacity in which you are authorized to make the change.
- Sending the form unsigned or undated; the Certification block has a Signature and a Date line.
- Filling in Section 4 for property that is not an aircraft or vessel; the section is labeled for (Aircraft / Vessel) locations.
- Omitting the registration number (FAA / DMV / US Coast Guard) or the Assessor Property ID Number in Section 1, which identify the property.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Personal Property Information Change Form?
It is the Santa Barbara County Assessor Division form for reporting a change to personal property, such as a vessel or aircraft: a new mailing address, a sale or transfer, or a new location. The form states that all information on it is subject to verification.
Where do I send the Santa Barbara County personal property change form?
Email it to [email protected], mail it to County Assessor, Business Division, PO Box 159, Santa Barbara, CA 93102, or fax it to (805) 568-3247. The form lists no other channel.
Do I need to attach anything to this form?
Only in certain cases. A copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement is required when you report a sale or transfer in Section 3. An authorized employee or an agent of the business must attach the agency authorization form.
Who can sign the Personal Property Information Change Form?
The Certification lists the property owner, LLC manager or member, attorney for the business (bar member), authorized employee, officer of the corporation, CPA or public accountant, agent of the business or partner. Employees and agents must attach the agency authorization form.
Can I use this form to change my mailing address only?
Yes. Section 2, Change of Mailing Address, is separate from the sale and location sections. Complete Section 1 to identify the property, enter the new address in Section 2 and complete the Certification.
I sold my vessel or aircraft. What do I complete?
Complete Section 1, checking Prior next to the owner name, then Section 3 with the date, amount and new owner's name. Attach a copy of the bill of sale or purchase agreement, which the form requires.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not send the form to the Assessor; you submit it by email, mail or fax.
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