Do I need a notary for the Petition of Appeal?

No. The petition calls for the petitioner’s or attorney’s signature and date, not notarization. For a Section III appeal, attach a copy of the denial notice.

How do I submit the Petition of Appeal?

File the original with the county board of taxation, serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk, and retain a copy. Include the required fee with the original when applicable.

What information does the petition ask for?

It requests petitioner and property details, current and requested assessments, the reason for appeal, and, when applicable, comparable sales and details about a denied benefit.

Do I need to include a filing fee?

The instructions list fees based on the appeal type and assessed valuation. They also state that no fee is required for certain appeals contesting the denial of a listed deduction.

Orange, MT · Essex County

No notary required

Petition of Appeal

This petition lets property owners or their representatives appeal a property assessment, classification, deduction, exemption, or abatement to the county board of taxation.

What this form is

Use this petition to challenge a real property valuation or appeal the denial of a listed deduction, classification, exemption, or abatement. The form asks for petitioner and property details, current and requested assessments, reasons for appeal, and comparable sales; Section III appeals require a copy of the denial notice. The instructions explain filing dates, fees, supporting evidence, and how to file copies.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized representative seeking to appeal an assessment or the denial of a listed property deduction, classification, exemption, or abatement needs this petition.

How to submit it

File the original petition with the county board of taxation and serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk; retain a copy. Include the required filing fee with the original petition when applicable.

About notarization

This petition is signed and dated without a notary; Section III appeals require a copy of the denial notice, and supporting documents must accompany the required copies.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Petition
Download the Petition of Appeal PDF.
2
Complete the Petition
Enter petitioner and property information, select an appeal type, and provide the requested assessment and reason for appeal.
3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach a denial notice for a Section III appeal and any supporting documents; include copies with the assessor’s and municipal clerk’s copies.
4
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 calls for the petitioner’s or attorney’s signature and date, not notarization. For a Section III appeal, attach a copy of the denial notice.
How do I submit the Petition of Appeal?: File the original with the county board of taxation, serve copies on the municipal assessor and clerk, and retain a copy. Include the required fee with the original when applicable.
What information does the petition ask for?: It requests petitioner and property details, current and requested assessments, the reason for appeal, and, when applicable, comparable sales and details about a denied benefit.
Do I need to include a filing fee?: The instructions list fees based on the appeal type and assessed valuation. They also state that no fee is required for certain appeals contesting the denial of a listed deduction.

Need something notarized?

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