Rockland County, NY · Rockland County
Small Claims Assessment Review Petition
Property owners file this petition to ask the Supreme Court to review an assessment on eligible residential property in a county outside New York City.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Rockland County · Rockland County, Rockland County, New York
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- rocklandcountyny.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
This petition asks the Supreme Court to review a property assessment after the owner has filed the required complaint for administrative review. It covers claims of unequal or excessive assessment and incorrect partial exemptions, and requests information about the property, its value, and supporting evidence. The form also requires eligibility certifications and identifies copies the petitioner must send after filing.
Who needs it
An owner of eligible one-, two-, or three-family owner-occupied residential property who has filed the required administrative assessment complaint may use this petition.
How to submit it
File the petition with the County Clerk. Within ten days after filing, send copies to the officials and offices listed in Part V using the delivery methods specified there.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the statements are true and correct, but the form does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Small Claims Assessment Review petition for counties outside New York City.
- 2
Complete the Petition
Provide the property, assessment, grounds for review, supporting value information, and required eligibility certifications.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach any applicable supporting materials, such as a separate list of comparable parcels or a copy of an exemption application.
- 4
File and Send Copies
File with the County Clerk, then send copies to the offices and officials listed in Part V within ten days.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Small Claims Assessment Review petition?
- No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary. The signer certifies that the statements are true and correct; the form does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the SCAR petition?
- File it with the County Clerk. Within ten days after filing, send copies to the officials and offices listed in Part V, using the delivery methods specified there.
- Who can file this assessment review petition?
- The form is for eligible one-, two-, or three-family owner-occupied residential property, subject to its eligibility certifications. The owner must have previously filed the required administrative assessment complaint.