TOWN CLERK

MICHELLE FINLEY

1000 County Road 8
Farmington, New York

Phone:  315-986-8100 Option 1
Fax:  315-986-4377

Cell: 585-355-0256 (emergencies ONLY please)

Email:   townclerk@farmingtonny.org 

Deputy Town Clerks

Sarah Cerniglia-First Deputy

Tina Murphy-Deputy
 

Our hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday-8am-4:00pm

Wednesday 8:00 am to 6:00 p.m. Beginning 01/03/2023

Closed Holidays

LICENSES AND REQUIREMENTS

DOG LICENSE

(Must be renewed annually)

1. Puppies by four (4) months of age, rabies shots must be administered by three (3) months of age
2. Older dogs within ten (10) days of adoption
3. Report status changes in writing within ten (10) days
4. Maximum of three (3) dogs per property in the Town of Farmington, without obtaining a variance.
5. Citizens over 65 years of age are eligible for a senior discount on the dog license.
6. Multiple year (1, 2, & 3 year) dog licensing is available; we cannot exceed the rabies vaccination expiration date.

 

Rabies:

1. Report animals (domestic or feral) acting as though they might be rabid to Ontario County Humane Society at 585-396-4590 (Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM) or after regular business hours to 911.  They will need to know the location and general direction of the animal to capture it.
2. If your animal comes in contact with a rabid animal, contact your veterinarian to see if your pet needs a booster on its rabies vaccination.
3. If your animal has any of the bodily fluids of the rabid animal on it, ask your veterinarian or Public Health how to clean your pet so no one in your family becomes contaminated with rabies.

 *Applications for licensing a NEW dog can be found at the link below. OR just bring proof of rabies and if the dog has been spade or neutered to the Town Clerks Office.

Pricing:

1. Unaltered dogs:                                   $30.00 per year
   1. Senior citizen (65 & over):         $22.00 per year
2. Spayed/neutered dogs:                         $20.00 per year
   1. Senior citizen (65 & over):          $12.00 per year

*****PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE OVER 65 TO RECIEVE YOUR SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNT ON DOGS.

Ontario County Humane Society, 585-396-4590, handles stray dogs, dog bites, and inhumane animal treatment reports.

 

Dog Complaints and Nuisance problems with neighbor's dogs, which cannot be settled between the neighbors, are handled through the Town Court.  Complete a deposition (available at the Building Department, Town Clerks office and under forms on website), have it notarized and file with the Town Court. *Dog bites must be reported with the Humance Society!

2023 FREE RABIES VACCINATION CLINICS

Ontario County Public Health is offering 

2023 Free Rabies Vaccination Clinics at 

Ontario County Publics Works Building 

2962 County Road 48

Canandaigua NY 

The Following Saturday`s in 2023:

 June 17th, August 5th,

September 16th, and October 28th. 

9AM -12 NOON

Clinics are free but donations are appreciated

Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, please bring past Rabies Vac. Certificates, if any.

Ontario County Public Health 585-396-4343 

For more information visit:  http://www.agmkt.state.ny.us

 

MARRIAGE LICENSE

Are you looking to obtain a marriage license in the State of New York?  You can apply for a marriage license at any muncipal clerk's office  in New York State.  The following information shall be provided to the municipal clerk at the time of appliation:

• Both parties must be present to apply for the marriage license
• Both parties must be at least 18 years of age 
• Original birth certificates (or certified copy) with a raised seal
• Photo identification -- driver's license or a passport is acceptable
• If previously married, original divorce degree(s) or original annulment papers signed by a judge must be presented for each marriage ending in a divorce (must have a file date)
• If previously married and the spouse is now deceased, an original copy with a raised seal of the death certificate must be presented

The license must be applied for a minimum of 24 hours prior to the ceremony and is valid for 60 days.

The license application process takes up to 30 minutes.  Applicants are requested to arrive at the Town Clerk's office before 3pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) and 5pm on Wednesdays to obtain a Marriage License. 

The fee for obtaining a Marriage License is $40.00. 

 For more information visit:  http://www.health.state.ny.us/vital_records/married.htm

 

CONSERVATION LICENSES

For more information visit:  http://www.dec.ny.gov

 

 

 

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We are NO LONGER ACCEPTING 2023 Town & County TAXES. All unpaid taxes have been passed to the ONTARIO COUNTY TREASURER. Please contact them at (585) 396-4432