Greenfield, NY · Saratoga County
Name Change Form
This form requests an assessment roll name change after marriage or divorce and is completed by the property owner.
What this form is
Use this form to request a name change on the Town of Greenfield assessment roll because of marriage or divorce. It asks for the tax map number, old and new names, the marriage or divorce date, contact information, address, and signature. A copy of the marriage certificate or a divorce decree granting permission to resume a former name must be attached; changing the assessment roll does not change legal property title.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking an assessment roll name change because of marriage or divorce should complete this form and include the required certificate or decree.
How to submit it
Attach a copy of the marriage certificate or divorce decree granting permission to resume a former name, then mail the form to Saratoga County Office of Real Property Tax Services, Atten: Mapping, 35 W High St. Bldg. #2, Ballston Spa, N.Y. 12020.
About notarization
This form has a signature line and does not require a notary; attach a copy of the marriage certificate or qualifying divorce decree.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Name Change Form for a request related to marriage or divorce.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the tax map number, old and new names, marriage or divorce date, contact information, address, and signature.
- 3
Gather The Attachment
Include a copy of the marriage certificate or a divorce decree granting permission to resume a former name.
- 4
Mail The Form
Mail the signed form and attachment to the Saratoga County Office of Real Property Tax Services, Atten: Mapping, at the address printed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Name Change Form?
- No. This form has a signature line and does not require a notary. Attach a copy of the marriage certificate or a divorce decree granting permission to resume a former name.
- How do I submit the Name Change Form?
- Attach the required certificate or decree and mail the form to Saratoga County Office of Real Property Tax Services, Atten: Mapping, at the address printed on the form.
- What attachment is required?
- Attach a copy of the marriage certificate or a divorce decree granting permission to resume a former name.
- Does this change the legal title to the property?
- No. The form says the change affects the assessment roll only and that separate steps are needed to change legal property title.