Do I need a notary for the Petition of Appeal?

No. The petition requires the petitioner or attorney to sign and date it, but it has no notary block. The signer certifies the statement is true.

How do I submit the Petition of Appeal?

File the original petition with the county board of taxation, serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk, and retain a copy. Check the city website for current contact details.

What information does the petition ask for?

It asks for petitioner and property details, current and requested assessments, the reason for appeal, and comparable sales when applicable.

What attachments may be needed?

For a Section III appeal, attach a copy of the denial notice. The instructions also describe supporting proof, such as comparable sales or income and expense information for income-producing property.

Fairfield, MT · Essex County

No notary required

Petition of Appeal

Property owners file this petition with the county board of taxation to challenge a property assessment or appeal certain denied deductions, classifications, or exemptions.

What this form is

Use this petition to appeal a real property valuation or the denial of a listed deduction, classification, exemption, or abatement. It asks for petitioner and property details, current and requested assessments, reasons for the appeal, and any comparable sales. The instructions explain filing requirements, fees, service of copies, and supporting documents; a copy of a denial notice is required for certain Section III appeals.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized attorney seeking to appeal a property assessment or an eligible denial files this petition with the county board of taxation.

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 petition is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the statement is true, and no attachment or related step is identified as notarized or sworn.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Petition
Download the Petition of Appeal PDF.
2
Complete The Petition
Enter petitioner and property information, assessment figures, the appeal reason, and any comparable sales information that applies.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a denial notice for a Section III appeal and any supporting documents you are submitting.
4
Sign And Date
The petitioner or attorney must sign and date the petition.
5
File And Serve Copies
File the original with the county board of taxation, serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk, and retain a copy.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Petition of Appeal?: No. The petition requires the petitioner or attorney to sign and date it, but it has no notary block. The signer certifies the statement is true.
How do I submit the Petition of Appeal?: File the original petition with the county board of taxation, serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk, and retain a copy. Check the city website for current contact details.
What information does the petition ask for?: It asks for petitioner and property details, current and requested assessments, the reason for appeal, and comparable sales when applicable.
What attachments may be needed?: For a Section III appeal, attach a copy of the denial notice. The instructions also describe supporting proof, such as comparable sales or income and expense information for income-producing property.

Need something notarized?

This Petition of Appeal doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fairfield form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.