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The Town Clerk's Office is often thought to be the center of Town government as it provides a wide variety of services that are essential to citizens in their involvement with Town functions. It is the Official Filing Office for the Town and maintains all official records of Town government and public activities. The Town Clerk is also the Records Management Officer responsible for the archives of Town records and official activities.
As the Clerk of the Town Board, the Town Clerk's Office records the proceedings of Town meetings and keeps the formal record of all Town actions. The Town Clerk is also the License Issuing Officer and the Public Information Officer. In these capacities, the Town Clerk serves the public with assured access to Town records and offers residents convenient access for state and local licenses.
- Local Election compliance procedures
- Clerk to the Town Board
- Auditing and processing of claims
- Town Bingo and Games of Chance Inspection
Services provided as the Town License Issuing Officer:
- N.Y.S. Marriage Licenses
- N.Y.S. Dept. Environmental Conservation Sporting Licenses
- N.Y.S. Dog Licenses
- N.Y.S. Disabled Parking Permits for Town Residents
- Town Bingo/Games of Chance Licenses
- Town Park Reservations
- Liquor Licenses
The Town Clerk's Office is the filing location for birth, death, and marriages, which take place within the Town. The fee for certified copies of vital records is $10.00. Same fee for No Record Found Certification.
Tuesday through Friday
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Additional Winter Hours
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Wednesday
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Saturday
If you need assistance outside these hours, please call 315-336-3438 or email townclerk@townofleeny.org for an appointment.
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Application for Copy of Marriage Certificate
Who is eligible to obtain a marriage certificate copy?
What is a judicial or other proper purpose?If the applicant is not the bride or groom, a judicial or other proper purpose must be documented. An example of a judicial or other proper purpose would be a marriage record needed by the applicant to claim a benefit. Documentation would consist of an official letter from the agency verifying that to process the claim they require from the applicant a copy of the requested marriage record.
Identification Requirements - application must be submitted with copies of either A or B:
Important Notes:
What is the fee for a marriage certificate copy?The standard fee for a certified copy of marriage is $10.00. |
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Application for Copy of Death Certificate
Who is eligible to obtain a death certificate copy?
What is a lawful right or claim?If the applicant is not the spouse, parent or child of the decedent, a lawful right or claim must be documented. An example of a lawful right or claim would be a death record needed by the applicant to claim a benefit. Documentation would consist of an official letter from the agency verifying that to process the claim they require from the applicant a copy of the requested death record. Identification Requirements - application must be submitted with copies of either A or B:
What is the fee for a death certificate copy?The standard fee for a certified copy of death is $10.00. |
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Application for Copy of Birth
Who is eligible to obtain a birth certificate copy?
Identification Requirements - application must be submitted with copies of either A or B:
What is the fee for a birth certificate copy?The standard fee for a certified copy of birth is $10.00. |
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Geneology Records
What types of records are available for genealogy research?Vital records registration started in New York State outside of New York City in 1881. Generally, the Town of Lee provides uncertified copies of the following types of records for genealogy research purposes:
Note: Up to 1847, no records were kept. 1847 - 1850 records were kept. 1851 - 1884 records were not required. 1885 - present, records are kept.
Are the time periods ever waived?The time periods are waived for direct-line descendants. A direct line descendant is a person in the direct line of descent, i.e., the child, grandchild, great grandchild of the person whose record is requested. The direct-line descendant applicant must provide the following:
What is the fee for a genealogy copy?
The Town of Lee fee for a genealogy copy is $10.00.
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Application for Handicap Tag
Driver's License or non-drivers ID needed for applicant at time of request.
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