Town Clerk Overview

The Town Clerk is an elected official who serves a four-year term. She is charged with the custody of all Town records, books and papers, and is responsible for recording all
Town Board proceedings and decisions.

The Town Clerk is Registrar of Vital Statistics with the responsibility of issuing and maintaining birth and death certificates and records.

New York State Marriage Licenses are issued through the Town Clerk's office. She is responsible for issuing marriage certificates and recording them with New York State. The Town Clerk is a marriage officer who performs wedding ceremonies.

The Town Clerk issues licenses for the state, county, and local municipality, including but not limited to licensing/permits for dogs, hunting and fishing, alarms, and garage sales.

The Town Clerk also issues parking permits for all Town Parking Lots.

The Town Clerk is the Freedom of Information Officer for the Town as well as liaison to the Board of Elections. The Town Clerk, as well as her deputies, are notaries and perform this service to residents at no charge.