Frewsburg, Town of Carroll, NY TOWN CLERK
Laura Smith, Town Clerk
5 W. Main Street
PO Box 497
Frewsburg, NY 14738
townofcarroll@windstream.net

Town Clerk Hours:
Monday - Thursday ~ 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 12:30 pm to 4:30 PM
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon (May thru September Only)

September thru April - Open WEDNESDAYS until 6:00 p.m.

Offices will be closed on July 5th for Independence Day

The Town Clerk’s Office provides the following services:
New York State Sporting Licenses
All types of sporting licenses including fishing licenses are available at the Town Clerk’s office through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Automated Licensing System (DECALS).

Updated Sportsmen Education Class schedule is available at
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7860.html

For complete requirements and dates visit DEC’s website http://www.dec.ny.gov/index.html

New York State Dog License
• Every dog, regardless of age, owned or harbored in New York State for longer than 30 days, must be licensed.
• Please check with the Town Clerk for exceptions.
Documents Required
• If the dog is spayed or neutered, a certificate from a licensed veterinarian.
• All dogs three months or older must have proof of a rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian.
• If you are interested in a purebred license, contact the Town Clerk.
• A check payable to the Town of Carroll for the appropriate fee.
• Renewal
1. Paperwork sent to you by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets
2. Proof of up to date rabies vaccination.
3. If dog has been spayed or neutered in last year that documentation is also required.
Cost
New or renewal, price is the same.
Spayed or neutered: $5.00
Not spayed or neutered: $13.00

New York State Marriage License
Where to obtain:
• A couple intending to marry 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 the bride and groom in the presence of the clerk.
• A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the bride or groom.
• Notarized marriage license affidavits signed by the bride and groom cannot be substituted for their personal appearance.
When to obtain:
• License must be obtained at least 24 hours before the wedding
• The license is valid for 60 days beginning the day after issuance.
Documents required:
• A person is required to establish proof of age and identity by submitting to the issuing clerk one of the following age-related documents:
1. Birth Certificate
2. Baptismal record
3. Naturalization record

And

One of the following identity-related documents:
1. Driver’s license
2. Passport
3. Employment picture ID
4. Immigration record
• If previously married, a certified copy of the Decree of Divorce or a Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage is required
• If spouse is deceased, a copy of the death certificate is required.
Cost:
• $40.00 – cash or check
• Fee includes issuance of the Certificate of Marriage which is automatically sent to the applicants within 15 days after returned by the officiate.
• This will be your notification that a record of marriage is on file.
Who can perform the ceremony:
• To be valid, a marriage ceremony must be performed by any of the individuals specified in Section 11 on the New York State Domestic Relation Law. See Town Clerk for list.
Where can marriage take place:
• A New York State marriage license may be used anywhere within New York State. It is not valid outside the State.
For more information please contact the Town Clerk or the New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section


Town of Carroll, NY Board Meetings:
Are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm