Do I need a notary for the Enhanced STAR application?

No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the accompanying RP-425-IVP authorization also requires signatures, but the text does not require notarization.

How do I submit the Enhanced STAR application?

Submit the application with Form RP-425-IVP to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. The instructions say not to file it with the state tax department or real property tax office.

Who may qualify for the Enhanced STAR exemption?

The form describes eligibility requirements including age, income, primary residence, and having had a STAR exemption on the property for the 2015-2016 school year.

What documents must accompany this application?

Form RP-425-IVP is required. Depending on the answers and circumstances, the form also calls for income tax returns or Form RP-425-Wkst; the assessor may request proof of age, income, or residency.

Lake Pleasant, NY · Hamilton County

No notary required

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

This application is for eligible senior homeowners seeking the Enhanced STAR school tax exemption for their primary residence.

What this form is

This application requests the Enhanced STAR exemption, which reduces school tax liability for qualifying senior citizens whose home is their primary residence. It asks about ownership, age, income, prior STAR exemption status, and other properties, and requires Form RP-425-IVP with the application. Applicants must file both forms with their local assessor by the applicable taxable status date and provide income documentation as instructed.

Who needs it

Senior homeowners applying for the Enhanced STAR exemption who meet the form’s age, income, residency, and prior STAR exemption requirements need this application.

How to submit it

Submit this application with Form RP-425-IVP to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. Do not file it with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance or the Office of Real Property Tax Services.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the application and accompanying authorization require signatures, but the text does not require notarization.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Enhanced STAR application and the required Form RP-425-IVP.
2
Complete The Forms
Fill in owner, property, contact, age, income, and eligibility information, then sign and date the forms.
3
Gather Required Documents
Include Form RP-425-IVP and the income documentation described in the application; provide other proof if requested by the assessor.
4
Submit To The Assessor
File both forms with your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Enhanced STAR application?: No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; the accompanying RP-425-IVP authorization also requires signatures, but the text does not require notarization.
How do I submit the Enhanced STAR application?: Submit the application with Form RP-425-IVP to your local assessor by the applicable taxable status date. The instructions say not to file it with the state tax department or real property tax office.
Who may qualify for the Enhanced STAR exemption?: The form describes eligibility requirements including age, income, primary residence, and having had a STAR exemption on the property for the 2015-2016 school year.
What documents must accompany this application?: Form RP-425-IVP is required. Depending on the answers and circumstances, the form also calls for income tax returns or Form RP-425-Wkst; the assessor may request proof of age, income, or residency.

Need something notarized?

This Application for Enhanced 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.