ACO-031 is the request form that the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk publishes so a public safety official can ask the Assessor’s Office not to display their name as the owner of a parcel on the assessment rolls. It is one of the forms of the San Bernardino County Assessor, and the printed form is marked Confidential. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF and the forms list are published by the county at arc.sbcounty.gov.
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What is ACO-031?
ACO-031, Request to Remove Owner’s Name from Assessment Roll (Law Enforcement Personnel Only), is the form a public safety official files with the San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office to keep their name off the assessment rolls as owner of a parcel.
The printed title of the form reads "Request to Remove the Owner’s Name from the Assessment Roll [Public Safety Officials Only]". In it, the signer states that, as a public safety official as defined in Government Code section 7920.535, they are concerned about their name appearing on the county’s property tax assessment rolls, and that disclosure could put them or their family at risk of bodily injury and interfere with the due administration of justice. They ask the Assessor’s Office not to display their name as current owner of the parcel on the assessment rolls or in any of the Assessor Information Systems.
By signing, the owner accepts four conditions: ownership will be changed to a unique number identifying their ownership of the parcel; the mailing address stays as it is unless they submit a written address change request; they may rescind the request in writing later; and they take full responsibility for paying all tax billings on time, whether or not a bill is delivered to their address.
The form is issued by the San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk and is addressed to the Assessor’s Office, Attn: Transfers Section. It is not a change-of-address request, which the county lists as a separate form.
Who needs to file ACO-031?
Property owners who are public safety officials, as defined in Government Code section 7920.535, and who want their name withheld as owner of a parcel on the San Bernardino County assessment rolls and in the Assessor Information Systems use this form. The county lists it as "Law Enforcement Personnel Only", and the printed form is headed "Public Safety Officials Only".
The request is made parcel by parcel: the form has a line for one parcel number, so an owner with more than one parcel would identify each parcel the request covers.
Before signing, understand the conditions stated on the form. Ownership on the roll will be replaced by a unique number. The mailing address does not change unless you request an address change in writing. You remain fully responsible for paying every tax bill on time even if a bill does not reach you. You may rescind the request in writing at a later date.
Owners who are not public safety officials should not use this form. The form does not say whether anyone may sign for the owner; the signature block is for the owner, with a title or position.
When to file ACO-031
File ACO-031 when you, as a public safety official, decide to ask the Assessor’s Office to stop displaying your name as owner of a parcel. The form prints no filing deadline or renewal date, and no separate due date is attached to it.
You can later rescind the request in writing; the form says so directly.
Because the owner’s name is replaced on the roll but the mailing address stays the same, keep track of tax bills after filing. The form suggests that if you do not receive the annual tax bill by November 1st, you contact the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office at (909) 387-8308. If your mortgage company pays your taxes through an impound account, you should receive a "Courtesy Bill" from the Tax Collector.
Documents you need
- Your business card, attached to the request as proof of your public safety position.
- A photocopy of your Identification Badge, attached with the business card.
- Other forms of proof of employment and property ownership; the form says these are also accepted.
How to fill out ACO-031
Enter the date
At the top, write the date of your request on the Date line.
Confirm the addressee
The To block is preprinted: San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 4th Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0311, Attn: Transfers Section. Leave it as printed.
Enter your name on the From line
On the From line, enter your name as the owner making the request.
Enter the parcel number
On the RE: Parcel # line, write the parcel number of the property whose owner’s name you want removed from the roll.
Read the statement and conditions
Review the statement that you are a public safety official under Government Code section 7920.535. Confirm you accept the unique ownership number, the unchanged mailing address, the right to rescind in writing and responsibility for timely tax payment.
Sign and add your title
Sign on the Signature line and enter your position on the Title/Position line.
Date your signature
Enter the signing date on the Date line beside your signature.
Gather your proof
Prepare your business card and a photocopy of your Identification Badge. Other proof of employment and property ownership is also accepted.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the parcel number, name, signature and dates, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble it with your attachments and submit it as described under How to submit.
How to submit ACO-031
The form is addressed to the San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office, and the printed address is the only delivery detail it gives.
- Address on the form: San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office, Attn: Transfers Section, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 4th Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0311.
- Phone for the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk: 909-382-3247 (printed in the form header).
- Website: arc.sbcounty.gov.
The form does not name a portal, an email address or an appointment rule. Include with it your business card and a photocopy of your Identification Badge, or other proof of employment and property ownership. The form is marked Confidential, so confirm with the county’s office how it wants the package delivered. Tax billing questions go to the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office at (909) 387-8308. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending the request without the business card and photocopy of your Identification Badge, or other proof of employment and property ownership.
- Leaving the RE: Parcel # line blank or entering the wrong parcel number, so the Assessor’s Office cannot tell which parcel the request covers.
- Submitting the form unsigned, or without the Title/Position and the date next to the signature.
- Assuming the mailing address will change; it stays as it is unless you submit a written address change request.
- Assuming you no longer need to pay tax if a bill does not arrive; the form makes you responsible for timely payment of all billings.
- Not contacting the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s Office at (909) 387-8308 when no annual tax bill arrives by November 1st.
- Leaving off the addressee, the Assessor’s Office, Attn: Transfers Section, at 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 4th Floor.
- Using the form when you are not a public safety official as defined in Government Code section 7920.535.
Frequently asked questions
What is Form ACO-031?
ACO-031 is the San Bernardino County request form on which a public safety official asks the Assessor’s Office not to display their name as owner of a parcel on the assessment rolls or in the Assessor Information Systems. The printed form is marked Confidential.
Who can use the ACO-031 request to remove an owner’s name?
Owners who are public safety officials as defined in Government Code section 7920.535. The county lists the form as for law enforcement personnel only, and the form is headed Public Safety Officials Only. Other owners should not use it.
What happens to my name on the assessment roll after I file?
The form says property ownership will be changed to a unique number identifying your ownership in the parcel. Your mailing address stays as it is unless you submit an address change request in writing.
Do I still have to pay property taxes if my name is removed?
Yes. By signing, you assume full responsibility for timely payment of all tax billings, whether or not a bill is delivered to your address. If no bill arrives by November 1st, the form suggests calling the Treasurer-Tax Collector at (909) 387-8308.
What do I attach to ACO-031?
Attach your business card and a photocopy of your Identification Badge. The form says other forms of proof of employment and property ownership will also be accepted.
Can I undo the request later?
Yes. The form states that you may rescind the request in writing at a later date.
Where do I send the ACO-031 form?
The form is addressed to the San Bernardino County Assessor’s Office, Attn: Transfers Section, 222 W. Hospitality Lane, 4th Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92415-0311. It prints no other channel; the phone number in its header is 909-382-3247.
Can I fill out ACO-031 online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not connected to the county and does not file the request; you submit it through the county’s channels.
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