Town Clerk

Town Clerk: Theresa Cooper
Deputy Town Clerk: Carol Todd

Oswego Town Hall
2320 Co. Rte. 7, Oswego, NY 13126
Office Phone: (315) 343-2586
Home Phone: (315) 342-4365
Office Hours
Monday
8am - 4pm
Tuesday
8am - 4pm
Wednesday
8am - 4pm
Thursday
8am - 5pm
Friday
8am - 4pm
Saturday
9am - 12pm
Lunch: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
The Town Clerk hours may vary when Mrs. Cooper attends workshops and seminars. Any changes will be left on the office answering machine.
Town Clerk's Report
January 9, 2012 Report

December fees paid to the Supervisor were $503.41, the total for the month $670.60. The following is my annual report.
Town Clerk's 2011 Annual Report
Receipts
95 Certified Copies
950.00
33 Copies
10.00
4 Geneological Revenue
88.00
55 Miscellaneous Revenue
23.71
59 Marriage Licenses Decals
2,360.00
  Decals
19,132.00
3 Passport
75.00
5 Dog Control Fees
102.00
28 Dog Late Fee
56.00
9 Pool Permit
315.00
1 Wood Stoves, Chimineys
35.00
7 Demolition
210.00
86 Building Application Fee
860.00
75 Building Permit
8,509.54
6 Special Permits
1,200.00
1 Sign Variance
200.00
578 Dog Licenses
4,134.00
  Total Receipts
$38,260.25
Disbursements
  Paid to Supervisor for General Fund
18,111.16
  Paid to NYS Dec. for Decals
18,079.59
  Paid to NYS Animal Population Control Program
742.00
  Paid to NYS Health Dept. for Marriage Licenses
1,327.50
Total Receipts
$38,260.25
August 8, 2011 Report

The July fees paid to the Supervisor were $1625.10, total for the month $1866.75.
July 11, 2011 Report

Total fees collected and paid to supervisor for June were $2,470.94, total for the month $3,056.85.

From 1-1-11 to 6-30-11 the dog fees collected were $1,905.00, late fees $80.00 and $427.00 went to the state for spay/neuter program.

I attended a county town clerk meeting in Sandy Creek and we all shared information on dog census and the rabies clinics.

I started the subject matter list and need from each office their items to be added to this list. My office has been shredding, re-boxing and organizing the records in storage.
June 13, 2011 Report

The May fees paid to the supervisor for May were $2010.85 this total reflects a correction of $4.44 which was an overpay from the April fees paid to the supervisor. Total for May was $2872.35. The April fees paid to the supervisor were $1488.11 total for the month were $1813.50. I attended the NYSTCA conference in Buffalo May 1-4, I attended classes on open government, financial accountability for town clerks, birth, death and marriage, Association of towns legal questions and answers and documents, policies, and answers. I need to formulate a subject matter list which we currently do not have on file.

I received my Registered Municipal Clerk's recertification. I will be attending a workshop on historical photographs and records tomorrow in Dewitt. I had my first passport customers who were children and the process went well. The parents have already heard that the passports would be on the way, it was a quick turn around.
Applications & Information
Application for Public Access to Records (.pdf, 932 kb)
Genealogical Research & Applications
Handicap Parking Permits
Application to Town/City Clerk for Copy of Marriage Record (.pdf, 32 kb)
Application to Local Registrar for Copy of Death Record (.pdf, 8 kb)
Complaint / Concern Form (.pdf, 528 kb)
Before You Build
There are some preliminary steps you must take before you can begin building. The first step is to apply at the clerk's office. A survey map is also needed at the time the application is completed. Your application will then go to the zoning consultant for review. A zoning fee of $10 is paid when application is completed. When zoning has been approved, the building inspector will issue a building permit and appropriate fees are paid then. If a variance is needed, a hearing will be scheduled. This process may and can take up to a month, so please be patient and start the paperwork early!
Wedding Bells In Your Future
If there are, be sure to stop in the office to obtain your marriage license and remember:
• Both parties need to be present to obtain a marriage license
• A driver's license and social security card is needed for identification
• If either party is divorced, proof of the dissolution of marriage is needed
• There is a 24 hour waiting period
• The fee is $40
• Need photo ID and Birth certificate
Marriage license fees increase to $40.00 effective August 1, 2003.
This is from the Department of Health. The base cost of a marriage license is $30.00 and $10.00 for a certified copy, which is mailed to the couple after the ceremony. The State receives $22.50 for each license issued and the $17.50 will be retained by the Town.

Please call for an appointment if you would like to come in for a marriage license. Cash or check only. (315) 343-2586
Is Your Puppy Legal?
Any dog 4 months old must be licensed and have a current rabies shot. If the dog is spayed or neutered, the fee is $5.50; otherwise, it is $13.50. You can submit documentation from your vet at the time of licensing. Although the town does not have a leash law in effect, the County does impose a law in the spring that requires all dogs to be tied up so they will not chase deer.

Lost dog?
If you lose your dog, or find one, call my office and the dog control officer will be contacted. Stray dogs are taken to the Oswego City Animal Shelter where they remain for about five days and then put up for adoption or put to sleep.

Dog Owners Take Notice!
No Owner Shall permit his dog to be at large in violation of such order from the County Legislature, pursuant to Article 7 sections 122 and 123 Ag and Markets Law relating to quarantines on dogs from now until April 30, 2009.
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