Town Clerk's Office
Town Clerk's Office
Carol J. Brandon, Town Clerk
1375 Ridge Road
PO Box 330
Lewiston, NY 14092
e-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (716) 754-8213, ext. 222, 256 or 261
1-800-559-7122 - Sanborn residents only
Fax: (716) 754-2821
The Town Clerk's Office is the center of the Town government and the office involves a great variety of duties and responsibilities. The office is responsible for keeping a complete and accurate record of all Town Board proceedings. Residents can obtain dog licenses, vital records, a marriage license, fishing and hunting license, dump permit, solicitation permit and other records. Special arrangements can be made for after-hours assistance.
We are available during normal business hours. The office is open 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Town Clerk and Deputy Town Clerks are Notary Public's. Proper identification must be submitted and the person must sign their document in our presence. This service is free.
DOGS: It is important all dogs be licensed as required by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. A valid rabies certificate is needed for new dogs and renewals. Fee for spayed/neutered dogs is $10.00; unspayed/unneutered is $20.00. Senior residents, 65 & over will receive a $5.00 discount. Any questions should be directed to Lewiston Dog Control Officer Dave Sherriff at (716) 754-8213, ext. 255, cell - 609-4480, or the Clerk's Office at 754-8213.
VITAL RECORDS: (birth, death, marriage) The Lewiston Registrar's Office has birth, death and marriage records for those records occurring in the Town of Lewiston from 1881 to present. Application must be completed, proof of identity presented and a $10.00 fee.
MARRIAGE LICENSE: Marriage licenses can be obtained in the Clerk's Office for a marriage taking place within New York State. Both parties need to be present. The Clerk is required to see photo identification and a long form birth certificate containing both parents name. If this is not your first marriage, the Clerk is required to see divorce papers or death certificate, whichever it may be, for all prior marriages. The license must be obtained at least 24-hours prior to the ceremony and is valid for 60-days. The Town of Lewiston charges $40, payable in cash only.
CONSERVATION LICENSE: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (www.dec.ny.gov) license season is October 1 - September 30, each calendar year. The Town Clerk is required to see proof of New York State residency to obtain a resident license. Acceptable proof is a New York State Drivers License, New York State Non-Drivers ID, W-2 Form or Voters Registration.
Fishing - All persons 16 and older must have a valid fishing license in their possession while fishing. Season License - $29, Senior (70 and older) - $5. Purchase a lifetime license and avoid future fee increases.
Hunting - Minors under the age of 12 may not obtain a hunting license. When applying for a license the Clerk is required to see either a Hunter Education Certificate or a past-years license.
ELECTIONS: The Town of Lewiston has 14 election districts within the Village and Town. Residents with questions regarding their eligibility or polling place should contact the Niagara County Board of Elections at (716) 438-4040 or (716) 438-4041.
Primary Elections are held from noon - 9:00 pm. General Election hours are 6:00 am - 9:00 pm.
GARBAGE/RECYCLING COLLECTION: Modern Disposal collects garbage/recycling for the Town. Collection is every Monday, except when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday. Collection will be the following day. Refuse should not be set out before 5 pm on Sunday, and empty containers must be removed from curbside by 6 pm, Monday. Town resident may obtain additional recycling bins at the Town Clerk's office during regular business hours for $8. Arrangements for large/bulk pickup must be made with Modern Disposal Services at (716) 754-8226 - http://www.moderncorporation.com
Modern Disposal and the Town have arranged to provide free dumping privileges for Town residents at Modern Landfill located at Pletcher/Harold Road the first Saturday of each month. A permit needs to be obtained from the Clerk's Office at no cost.
Have unusable electronics? A FREE program is conducted by the Village of Lewiston, the first Monday of each month from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Sheds are located on South 8th Street near the Lewiston Library.
HAZARDOUS WASTE: A FREE program is conducted by the Niagara County Refuse Disposal - http://www.rethinkyourwaste.com. An appointment MUST be scheduled by calling (716) 434-6568
HANDICAP PERMIT: The Clerk's Office issues Disability Handicap permits to Town of Lewiston residents only. Village residents need to apply at the Village Office. An application must be completed by a licensed physician, submitted to the Clerk's Office with identification (driver's license) and a permit will be issued.
FOIL REQUEST: (Freedom of Information) Any information requested from any department in the Town should be requested by returning the completed following form to the Clerk's Office.
DICKERSONVILLE CEMETERY: The Cemetery, located on Ridge Road, is owned and maintained by the Town of Lewiston. Plots can be purchased at the Town Clerk's Office, at $300.00 for residents and $400.00 for non-residents. Contact the Clerk's Office for further information.
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