Town Clerk

Clerk Services:

• Receiver of Town & County Taxes
• Custodian of Town Records
• Marriage, Conservation, & Dog Licenses
• Disability Parking Permit
• Freedom of Information Requests
• Fax Services & Photo Copies
• Notary-please call ahead to make sure one is in the office

Marriage Licenses are issued 8:00AM - 11.00AM and 1:00PM-3:00PM, Monday through Thursday, Fridays 8:00AM-11:00AM, appointments are preferred

Getting married in New York State is a three-step process:

1. Obtain a marriage license from a municipal clerk
2. Have a ceremony (it may be religious or secular), at which the officiant and witnesses sign the license
3. Return the signed marriage license to the municipal clerk.

A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. The application for a license must be signed by both applicants in the presence of the town or city clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the applicant. This applies even if the representative has been given a Power of Attorney. Notarized marriage license affidavits signed by the applicants cannot be substituted for their personal appearance.

• Persons must be 18 years old.
• License fee is $40. 
• Certified birth certificate and picture identification required.
• All previous divorce papers or death certificate of previous spouse are necessary.
• Licenses are good for 60 days. There is a 24-hour waiting period after the license is issued before the marriage can take place.
• Marriage License Application

Dog Licenses

Every dog four months of age or older is required by NYS Agriculture & Markets Law to be licensed in the town where it’s harbored. There is an annual fee of $25 for unneutered/unspayed and $15 for neutered/spayed. Current proof of rabies is required along with the Dog License Application.

Pursuant to General Municipal Law §209-cc, everyone who owns, possesses or harbors certain wild animals must report the location of the animal to the Town Clerk on or before April 1st of each year.

If you have concerns regarding felines, please contact your local shelter for further assistance. 

If you have concerns about sick or injured wildlife, please visit the DEC website at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7005.html.

When Submitting a FOIL Request

Be as specific as possible in describing the requested records. Include relevant dates, names, descriptions, etc. when filling out the FOIL Request Form.

• Specify whether you would like to inspect the records or have copies of the records sent to you.
• If records are available, specify how you want them sent, i.e., via U.S. mail, email (no charge), or fax. We will notify you of any charge for reproducing such records before they are sent to you.
• Include your email, mailing address, and fax number, as well as a telephone number where you can be reached during business hours if it is necessary to clarify your request.
• Please note that the agency is not required to create a new record in response to FOIL requests.

Certificate of Residence

• The Town Clerk's Office can not issue a certificate of residency. 
• For Schenectady County Community College students you must obtain your certificate directly from SCCC, Student Business Office, Elston Hall. If you have any questions please call the college at 518-381-1346.
• For all other colleges in New York State Certificates of Residence are issued by Schenectady County Fianance Office. If you have any questions please call the office at 518-388-4260.