ACRIS

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  • Queens: Wanda Clemons (Clemonsw@finance.nyc.gov)

ACRIS Top 10 Most Common Reasons For Rejection (January — June of 2009)

1. Signature is missing and/or required information missing.

2. The incorrect document type is cited on the Cover Page.

3. Name of the parties in the document; do not match the names on the cover page.

4. Cross reference is missing or incorrect.

5. Document is not acknowledged with the most current acceptable wording.

6. Block and lot shown on Cover Page do not match the document.

7. The document is missing an affidavit, exhibit or a schedule.

8. Notary invalid; unable to verify with New York State Department of Licensing.

9. Correct type of property/or the property clause not included in the document.

10. An exemption from the mortgage tax is claimed: An affidavit is not provided citing ALL original or simultaneous mortgage details, including the applicable section of law and original tax paid.