Frequently Asked Questions:

General:

Q: What are your hours?
A: Town offices are open from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday.

Conservation Licenses (hunting/fishing, etc.):

Q: What is required?
A:. Driver's license as proof of residency. Other requirements: Hunting, a previous license or proof of a hunter training course; Bow hunting, previous qualifying stamp or proof of a qualifying bow hunting course, Trapping, a previous stamp or proof of trapping course. Underage hunters (12-15 years of age) must have the above requirement for hunting, plus a birth certificate and a parent must be present to sign the license.

Q: At what age is a fishing license required?
A: 16 years of age.

Dogs:

Q: How and when do I license my dog?
A: According to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, all dogs four months or older must be licensed. This can be handled by mail or in person at our office. You can print a form by going to Forms and Directions. Don't forget that a rabies vaccination certificate is MANDATORY, and if applicable, proof of spaying or neutering (affidavit available under forms) is required for the reduced fee.

Q: How often does the dog license come up for renewal?
A: Annually

Q: What happens if I no longer have my dog?
A: For whatever reason you no longer have the dog, we must be notified so that we can take it off our records and notify the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Handicap Parking Permits:

Q: How and where do I get a handicap parking permit?
A: From the Town that you live in. Complete your section of the application form found under Forms and Directions and then have your Doctor complete and sign his part. (It must be a Doctor's signature, not a nurse's or physician's assistant's) Mail to the Town Clerk's office or come in person. We must also see the applicant's drivers license or non drivers license, if he/she has one.  There is no fee.

Marriage Licenses:

Q: When and where do I get a marriage license? What do I need to bring with me?
A: Any Town Clerk's office or the City Clerk. The license is good for 60 days and it must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance. Both of you must be present to sign the license. We need to see a birth certificate and driver's license and should there be any previous marriages we need to see all divorce papers. If you are a widow or widower, death certificates are required. Some clerks require appointments. We do not. We only ask that you come in at least by four o'clock. The cost is $40.00, cash or check only.