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Keep this certificate as part of your records.  \nThis is a blanket certificate, unless one of the boxes below is checked, and remains in force as long as the purchaser continues making purchases, or until otherwise cancelled by the purchaser.  \nCheck if this certificate is for a single purchase and enter the related invoice/purchase order \\#   . If you are a contractor and have a purchasing agent agreement with an exempt organization, check the box to make multiple purchases for a specific job. Enter the exempt entity name and specific project:  \nType or print  \nType of business  \nReason for exemption  \nSign here  \nExempt entity name   Project description    \nName of purchaser  \nBusiness address City State Zip code  \nPurchaser’s tax ID number State of issue  \n\n| If no tax ID number,\u003Cbr>enter one of the following: | FEIN | Driver’s license number/State issued ID number\u003Cbr>state of issue number |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\nName of seller from whom you are purchasing, leasing or renting  \n\n| Seller’s address City State Zip code |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Type of business. Circle the number that describes your business.\u003Cbr>01 Accommodation and food services\u003Cbr>02 Agricultural, forestry, fishing, hunting\u003Cbr>03 Construction\u003Cbr>04 Finance and insurance\u003Cbr>05 Information, publishing and communications\u003Cbr>06 Manufacturing\u003Cbr>07 Mining\u003Cbr>08 Real estate\u003Cbr>09 Rental and leasing\u003Cbr>10 Retail trade |  | 11 Transportation and warehousing\u003Cbr>12 Utilities\u003Cbr>13 Wholesale trade\u003Cbr>14 Business services\u003Cbr>15 Professional services\u003Cbr>16 Education and health-care services\u003Cbr>17 Nonprofit organization\u003Cbr>18 Government\u003Cbr>19 Not a business (explain)  \u003Cbr>20 Other (explain)   |  |  |\n| Reason for exemption. Circle the letter that identifies the reason for the exemption. |  |  |  |  |\n| A Federal government (department)   B Specific government exemption (from list on back)\u003Cbr>C Tribal government (name)   D Foreign diplomat \\#  E Charitable organization \\#  F Educational organization \\#  G Religious organization \\#  H Resale |  | I Agricultural production J Industrial production/manufacturing K Direct pay authorization\u003Cbr>L Multiple points of use (services, digital goods, or computer software delivered electronically)\u003Cbr>M Direct mail\u003Cbr>N Other (enter number from back page)   O Percentage exemption\u003Cbr> Advertising (enter percentage)   %  Utilities (enter percentage)   %  Electricity (enter percentage)   % |  |  |\n| I declare that the information on this certificate is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. (PENALTY: If you try to evade paying sales tax by using an exemption certificate for items or services that will be used for purposes other than those being claimed, you may be fined $100 under Minnesota law for each transaction for which the certificate is used.) |  |  |  |  |\n| Signature of authorized purchaser | Print name here |  | Title | Date |\n\n[Rev. 6/14](Rev. 6/14 Forms and fact sheets are available on our website at www.revenue.state. mn.us)[ Forms and fact sheets are available on our website at www.revenue.state. mn.us](Rev. 6/14 Forms and fact sheets are available on our website at www.revenue.state. mn.us)  \nSee the Form ST3 instructions and exemption descriptions for more information about the following exemptions.  \nPurchasers are responsible for knowing if they qualify to claim exemption from tax and will be held liable for any use tax, interest and possible penalties due if the items purchased are not eligible for exemption.  \nA. Federal government  \nFill in department.  \nB. Specific government exemption  \n• Ambulance services  \n• Biosolids processing equipment  \n• Bullet-resistant body armor  \n• Chore/homemaking services  \n• Correctional facility meals or drinks  \n• Emergency rescue vehicle repair and replacement parts","cbCaict78hLMNeZA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaict78hLMNeZA","pdf",240625,6,"English","# Certificate of Exemption (ST3)\n## Purchaser and Seller Responsibilities\n## Blanket Certificate Rules\n## Purchaser and Exempt Purchase Details\n## Exemption Type and Reason Codes\n## Declarations, Signature, and Penalty Information\n## Exemption Descriptions","[{\"question\":\"When must the seller charge sales tax on an ST3 certificate?\",\"answer\":\"If the ST3 certificate is not fully completed, the seller must charge sales tax.\"},{\"question\":\"Does the ST3 certificate apply to more than one purchase?\",\"answer\":\"It is a blanket certificate and remains in force as long as the purchaser continues making purchases, unless cancelled by the purchaser. 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