About Renunciation of Voluntary Administration
Allows a person named in a voluntary administration petition to formally decline or renounce their role as administrator of a small estate.
When you'd use it: File this form when a nominated or appointed administrator in a small estate proceeding wishes to decline or step down from the position.
Where to get the official form
Renunciation of Voluntary Administration is published through the New Yorkcourts' official forms page. Open it to find and download the current version directly from the court rather than a third-party copy:
Official court source
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Source: nycourts.gov
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Renunciation of Voluntary Administration in New York
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Renunciation of Voluntary Administration (SE-1C) when file this form when a nominated or appointed administrator in a small estate proceeding wishes to decline or step down from the position. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — New York probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Renunciation of Voluntary Administration carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Renunciation of Voluntary Administration to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the New York county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).