Do I need a notary for the Enhanced STAR income verification supplement?

No. This form is signed without a notary and identifies no notarized attachment or related sworn step. All property owners and any owner’s spouse who lives on the property must sign the authorization.

Who must sign the authorization?

All owners of the property and any owner’s spouse who resides on the premises must provide their Social Security numbers and sign. The form states that failure to do so will result in denial of the Enhanced STAR exemption.

What information does the form request?

It requests property identification and contact information, plus the names, Social Security numbers, and signatures of all owners and any owner’s spouse who resides on the property.

DeRuyter, NY · Madison County

No notary required

Enhanced STAR Income Verification Supplement

This supplement authorizes annual income verification for property owners and resident spouses applying or reapplying for the Enhanced STAR exemption.

What this form is

This form supplements the Enhanced STAR application or renewal form and authorizes the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance to verify income eligibility annually. All Enhanced STAR applicants must submit it with Form RP-425-E or RP-425-Rnw, as applicable, and proof of income. It asks for property identification and the names, Social Security numbers, and signatures of all owners and resident spouses.

Who needs it

All owners and any owner’s spouse who lives on the property must provide their Social Security numbers and sign when applying or reapplying for Enhanced STAR.

How to submit it

Submit this form to your assessor with Form RP-425-E or RP-425-Rnw, as applicable, and proof of income.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; it identifies no notarized attachment or related sworn step, and the required owners and resident spouses sign the authorization.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Enhanced STAR income verification supplement PDF.
2
Complete the Form
Enter the property identification and contact information, and provide the names and Social Security numbers requested.
3
Get Required Signatures
Have all property owners and any owner’s spouse who resides on the premises sign the authorization.
4
Gather Application Materials
Include Form RP-425-E or RP-425-Rnw, as applicable, and proof of income.
5
Submit to the Assessor
Submit the form and accompanying materials to your assessor.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Enhanced STAR income verification supplement?: No. This form is signed without a notary and identifies no notarized attachment or related sworn step. All property owners and any owner’s spouse who lives on the property must sign the authorization.
How do I submit the Enhanced STAR income verification supplement?: Submit it to your assessor with Form RP-425-E or RP-425-Rnw, as applicable, and proof of income.
Who must sign the authorization?: All owners of the property and any owner’s spouse who resides on the premises must provide their Social Security numbers and sign. The form states that failure to do so will result in denial of the Enhanced STAR exemption.
What information does the form request?: It requests property identification and contact information, plus the names, Social Security numbers, and signatures of all owners and any owner’s spouse who resides on the property.

Need something notarized?

This Enhanced STAR Income Verification Supplement doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another DeRuyter form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.