Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Assessment Application?

No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The form requires a Soil Group Worksheet and soil map unless the assessor already has accurate copies on file, but does not specify a notarized attachment.

What information does the application ask for?

It requests landowner and parcel information, agricultural land uses and acreage, sales or receipts, and details about other owned or rented agricultural land. Applicants complete Parts 1 and 10 and other applicable sections.

What should accompany the application?

The form requires a Soil Group Worksheet and soil map unless the assessor already has accurate copies on file. It also requests a stamped, self-addressed envelope so the applicant can receive the decision.

North Salem, NY · Westchester County

No notary required

Agricultural Assessment Application

Landowners apply to their local assessor for an agricultural assessment by reporting parcel details, agricultural land use, acreage, and farm sales information.

At a glance

Issued by: City of North Salem · North Salem, Westchester County, New York
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: northsalemny.gov
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Sep 28, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This application asks the landowner to describe the parcel and its agricultural use, report acreage and sales information, and complete sections that apply to the operation. The form says an application must be filed annually for each separately assessed parcel; an approved application may be renewed in later years with Form RP-305-r if parcel information has not changed. A Soil Group Worksheet and soil map are required unless the assessor already has accurate copies on file.

Who needs it

A landowner seeking an agricultural assessment for an eligible parcel must file an application with the local assessor for each separately assessed parcel.

How to submit it

File the application with the city, town, or village assessor, as applicable; if the village assesses the property, file with both the town and village assessors. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope to receive notice of the decision.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information, and no notarized or sworn attachment is specified.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Agricultural Assessment Application PDF.
2
Complete The Applicable Parts
Complete Parts 1 and 10, plus any other parts that apply to the land and agricultural operation.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include a Soil Group Worksheet and soil map unless the assessor already has accurate copies on file; include a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
4
File With The Assessor
File with the applicable city, town, or village assessor. If the village assesses, file with both the town and village assessors.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Agricultural Assessment Application?: No. This application is signed and dated without a notary. The form requires a Soil Group Worksheet and soil map unless the assessor already has accurate copies on file, but does not specify a notarized attachment.
How do I submit the Agricultural Assessment Application?: File it with the city, town, or village assessor, as applicable. If the village assesses the property, file with both the town and village assessors, and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope to receive the decision.
What information does the application ask for?: It requests landowner and parcel information, agricultural land uses and acreage, sales or receipts, and details about other owned or rented agricultural land. Applicants complete Parts 1 and 10 and other applicable sections.
What should accompany the application?: The form requires a Soil Group Worksheet and soil map unless the assessor already has accurate copies on file. It also requests a stamped, self-addressed envelope so the applicant can receive the decision.

Need something notarized?

This Agricultural Assessment Application doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another North Salem form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.