MARRIAGE LICENSES must be obtained at least 24 hours before but no more than 60 days before the ceremony. The fee for a marriage license issued in the Town of Spafford is $40. NOTARY PUBLIC - Both my Deputy and I are Notary Publics and are available during office hours. This is a free service. HANDICAP PARKING TAGS - upon presentation of a completed application, a tag for use by "mobility handicapped" persons is available for issuance for up to a 3 year period. This tag hangs over the rear view mirror of the vehicle. There is no fee for a handicap parking tag. DOG LICENSES - effective January 1, 2011: Dog licensing will be administered by the Town, not the State. There will be an increase in fees to cover the associated costs. The license fee for spayed/neutered dogs will be $7.50 each; unspayed/unneutered dog licenses will be $15 each. Rabies vaccination certificates and spay/neuter certificates, if applicable, are still required for licensing. Dog owners who are Senior Citizens (65 years of age or older) will receive a 50% discount on the license fee. All procedures for the licensing of dogs will remain in compliance with State regulations. A State fee for Animal Population Control is included in the license fees listed above. Local law 2010-3 was adopted by the Town Board on December 11, 2010 to provide for local administration of licensing dogs. Copies of this local law are available at the Town Clerk's office. NUISANCE DOG COMPLAINT - If you desire to file a formal complaint on a nuisance dog, the necessary forms are available in the office. CONSERVATION LICENSES - (Oct. 1 - Sept 30.) The information is kept on the computer and the records go back to 1986 for purchases made in Spafford. Any privileges you have purchased a license for since 2002 are in the statewide system and available through this office. PASSPORTS - You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for a passport. Applications can be executed in this office. Bring the necessary documents: original or certified copy of birth certificate (it must have a raised seal), your driver's license, and two passport photos. These are required for both Passport Books and Passport Cards. Passport Cards are for land and water travel ONLY. They cannot be used for air travel. Payment by check is due when you submit your application. COPIES - The copy machine is available for public use during office hours. The fee is $0.25 per page. It may interest you to know the following items are available in this office: Property Tax exemption forms How to install your mailbox Voter registration forms O.C.C. Excel class list, including defensive driving courses Directory of small businesses in Spafford Reflective address signs
The office of Spafford Town Clerk also includes the responsibility of: secretary to the Town Board by recording and maintaining the minutes of each Town Board meeting. publish legal notices for hearings, bids, meetings. handle correspondence and filings as needed for the Town Board. issue permits and maintain permit records for the Transfer Station maintain the usage schedule for the community meeting room. keep the financial records on all building, mobile home, sign, and demolition permits; also financial records for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board. process all the bills for submission to the Town Board for approval of payment. day to day business of the Town, such as providing answers or who to contact for information if it is available.
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