New Haven, NY · Oswego County
Application for Veterans Exemption From Real Property Taxation
This RP-458 application requests a veterans exemption from real property taxation and is completed by property owners or authorized representatives applying through the local assessor.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
RP-458 collects ownership, property, military-service, eligible-funds, and exemption-history information for an application for a veterans real property tax exemption. Owners or authorized representatives use it to apply for an exemption and provide supporting details, including information about funds used to purchase or improve the property. The form includes an assessor-use section for recording whether the application is approved or denied and the exemption amount.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized representatives seeking a veterans real property tax exemption complete this application and provide the requested eligibility and property information.
Why it needs a notary
The certification contains a sworn-to and subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the owner or authorized representative signs and swears to the statements before a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the RP-458
Get the Application for Veterans Exemption From Real Property Taxation and its instructions, Form RP-458-I.
- 2
Fill Out the Application
Complete the owner, property, eligibility, eligible-funds, and exemption-history sections. Attach additional sheets or requested proof if needed.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote session with a commissioned online notary for the application’s sworn certification.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the certification during the video session before the notary.
- 5
Submit to the Local Assessor
Send the notarized application and any attachments to the appropriate local assessor as directed.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from New Haven. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I get the RP-458 application notarized online?
- Complete the application, then book a session with a commissioned online notary. Sign and swear to the certification during the video session, and submit the completed form as directed by the local assessor.
- Do I need to sign the application in front of a notary?
- Yes. The certification says the signer is duly sworn and includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat. The owner or authorized representative must sign and swear to the statements before a notary public or commissioner of deeds.
- Can I use an online notary for this New York form?
- New York authorizes remote online notarization by its own notaries under Executive Law §135-c, effective since 2023. A commissioned online notary can notarize the oath during a remote video session.
- What supporting information should I prepare?
- Have the property and ownership details, tax map number, military-service eligibility information, and eligible-funds payment and use details ready. The form also requests proof of certain federal benefits when applicable.
- Where do I submit the completed application?
- The form includes an assessor-use section, but does not specify a submission address. Confirm the correct filing office and any submission instructions with the city, town or village if unsure.