What is the Real Property Tax Fee Certificate?

It records the fee determination for a document presented for filing, including subdivision maps and tax map alterations. The form states that it covers only compliance with Real Property Tax Law Section 503 subdivision 7.

Who uses this certificate?

The person presenting a covered map or document for filing completes the form with map, tax map, owner, and contact details.

Do I need a notary for this certificate?

No. The certificate is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.

Jefferson County, NY · Jefferson County

No notary required

Real Property Tax Fee Certificate

This certificate records the fee status for a subdivision or other tax map document presented for filing in Jefferson County.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Jefferson County · Jefferson County, Jefferson County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: jeffersoncountyny.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The Jefferson County Director of Real Property Tax Services uses this certificate to record whether a fee authorized by Real Property Tax Law Section 503 subdivision 7 has been paid. It asks for map and tax map details, filing and contact information, the applicable fee selection, and an authorized signature. The certificate states that it addresses only compliance with that provision and does not grant other approvals.

Who needs it

People presenting a subdivision map or other covered document for filing in Jefferson County use this certificate to record the fee determination.

How to submit it

Present it for filing through Jefferson County Real Property Tax Services at 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601. The form lists fees by map type and lot count, including a no-fee option.

About notarization

This certificate is signed without a notary; the form calls for a signature and date, and does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Certificate
Download the certificate to record the fee determination for a document presented for filing.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the map and tax map details, filing information, contact details, and applicable fee selection.
3
Gather the Map Document
The certificate refers to an attached document; include the document being reviewed for filing.
4
Present It for Filing
Present the certificate through Jefferson County Real Property Tax Services at 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Real Property Tax Fee Certificate?: It records the fee determination for a document presented for filing, including subdivision maps and tax map alterations. The form states that it covers only compliance with Real Property Tax Law Section 503 subdivision 7.
Who uses this certificate?: The person presenting a covered map or document for filing completes the form with map, tax map, owner, and contact details.
How do I submit the certificate?: Present it for filing through Jefferson County Real Property Tax Services at 175 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601.
Do I need a notary for this certificate?: No. The certificate is signed and dated without a notary, and the form does not identify a notarized attachment or related step.

Need something notarized?

This Real Property Tax Fee Certificate doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Jefferson County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.