Marriage License Applications Any couple whom intends to be married in NYS must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the State. There is a 24 hour waiting period and the fee is $40.00. Proof of age and Identity is required. Please contact the office for additional information or questions.
Certified Copes of Birth, Death, and Marriage Certificates Birth & Death Certificates are on file at the Town Clerk's Office for people that were born or died within the Town limits. The years on record are from 1893 - present. Marriage Certificates are available for those whose Marriage application was filed in Ellicottville. All certified copies are $10.00. Proof of identity is required.
Town and County Tax Collection Town and County tax bills are mailed by January 1st each year and are payable without penalty through January 31st. A 1% penalty is added on February 1st and 2% on March 1st. Unpaid bills are returned to Cattaraugus County on April 1st for collection and must be paid directly to them with additional penalties. Tax bills can be viewed at www.cattco.org. If you do not receive your bill by the middle of January, please call the Clerk's Office. Failure to receive a bill does not exempt you from accruing penalties.
Water Billing Water bills are sent out quarterly on March 31st, June 30th, September 30th, & December 31st. Please contact the Town Clerk if you do not receive a bill. If you know your account number, you can find the balance on this website and pay it online. A small fee will be added.
Dog Licenses By NYS law, all dogs within the State , four months of age or older, unless otherwise exempted must be licensed. The licensing process is very simple and inexpensive. All that is needed is proof that the dog has been vaccinated against rabies. Also, if the dog has been spayed or neutered, please bring proof of that. A spayed/neutered dog license is $5.00, all others are 15.00. Once the dog is licensed, an annual renewal will be mailed to you.
Hunting & Fishing Licenses Hunting/Trapping and Fishing are available at the Clerk's office.