Do I need a notary for the Basic STAR exemption application?

No. All resident owners must sign and date the application; the form does not specify a notarized attachment.

How do I submit the Basic STAR exemption application?

Return it to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the state Department of Taxation and Finance or Office of Real Property Tax Services.

Who may qualify for the Basic STAR exemption?

The form says the home must be owner-occupied and the homeowners’ primary residence. It also lists income and prior STAR exemption conditions for this application.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for owner and property details, contact information, school district, tax map and property identification, income and prior STAR exemption details, and signatures.

Lake Pleasant, NY · Hamilton County

No notary required

Application for Basic STAR Exemption for the 2019-2020 School Year

Homeowners use this application to request a Basic STAR school tax exemption for the 2019-2020 school year from their local assessor.

What this form is

This application requests a Basic STAR exemption for an owner-occupied home that is the homeowners’ primary residence. It asks about the property, owners and spouses, income, and prior STAR exemptions; applicants must meet the eligibility conditions stated on the form. Return it to the local assessor by the applicable taxable status date, and attach a list of other properties receiving certain tax benefits if the form’s question applies.

Who needs it

Owners applying for the Basic STAR exemption for the 2019-2020 school year must complete this application if they meet the eligibility conditions listed.

How to submit it

Return the completed application to your local assessor on or before the applicable taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the Department of Taxation and Finance or the Office of Real Property Tax Services.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; all resident owners must sign and date it, and no notarized attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the Basic STAR exemption application for the 2019-2020 school year.
2
Complete the Application
Enter the requested owner, property, contact, income, and prior STAR exemption information.
3
Gather Any Attachment
If applicable, attach a list of other properties receiving a STAR exemption or residency tax benefit.
4
Sign and Submit
Have all resident owners sign and date the application, then return it to the local assessor by the applicable taxable status date.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Basic STAR exemption application?: No. All resident owners must sign and date the application; the form does not specify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Basic STAR exemption application?: Return it to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. The form says not to file it with the state Department of Taxation and Finance or Office of Real Property Tax Services.
Who may qualify for the Basic STAR exemption?: The form says the home must be owner-occupied and the homeowners’ primary residence. It also lists income and prior STAR exemption conditions for this application.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for owner and property details, contact information, school district, tax map and property identification, income and prior STAR exemption details, and signatures.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Basic STAR Exemption for the 2019-2020 School Year doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Lake Pleasant form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.