The Clerk's office is the general information center for the Town of North Elba. Please feel free to e-mail, call or stop by if you have questions for any of our offices. We will be happy to direct your request to the appropriate party.
The Town Clerk's office is responsible for the upkeep of the Town's records, including Birth, Death and Marriage. We issue DEC Hunting & Fishing Licenses as well as Dog Licenses. We are responsible for recording the minutes for each Town Board meeting.
Contact Us
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Mailing Address
2693 Main Street, Suite 101
Lake Placid, NY 12946
Registrar
Certified copies of Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, and Marriage Licenses are available for a $10 fee per copy.
The following are links to printable request forms (pdf format):
Genealogy copies (uncertified copies) of the following types of records are available for genealogy research purposes:
- Birth certificates - if on file for at least 75 years and the person whose name is on the birth certificate is known to be deceased.
- Death certificates - if on file for at least 50 years.
- Marriage certificates - if on file for at least 50 years and the couple are both known to be deceased.
Marriage License
A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license. The application for a license must be signed by both parties in the presence of the clerk. A representative cannot apply for the license on behalf of the couple.
Although the marriage license is issued immediately, the marriage ceremony may not take place within 24 hours from the exact time that the license was issued. A marriage license is valid for 60 days, beginning the day after it is issued.
The marriage license costs $40 and can be paid by check or cash. This fee includes the issuance of a Certificate of Marriage Registration. Additional Certificate of Marriage can be obtained by this office for $10 a copy.
A Birth Certificate, Baptismal record, or Naturalization record and a Driver's license, Passport, Employment ID, or Immigration record must be provided to obtain a marriage license. Divorce papers or death certificates are also needed if applicable.
Tax Collector
Taxes are collected in North Elba from January 1st to April 30th.
Contact Laurie C. Dudley, 518-523-2162
Contact Laurie C. Dudley, 518-523-2162
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Hunting and Fishing Licenses are available for sale in the Town Clerk's office.
Purchase Hunting and Fishing License Online
Please visit the NYS DEC Website for fees and requirements.
Purchase Hunting and Fishing License Online
Please visit the NYS DEC Website for fees and requirements.
Dog License
Dogs in the Town of North Elba must be licensed with the Town Clerk. Current Rabies Certificate is required. The maximum fine for an unlicensed dog is $250. Licenses must be renewed annually.
Please bring the following documentation:
- If the dog is spayed or neutered - a certificate from a licensed veterinarian showing that the dog has been spayed or neutered, unless this proof is already on file with the Town Clerk.
- ALL dogs three months or older must have proof of a rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian.
- Check payable to the Town of North Elba for the appropriate license fee; $10 for spayed/neutered and
$20 unaltered dogs. - The license is validated for one year.
Transfer Station Punch Cards
Punch cards are available in the Town Clerk's office and at the Transfer Station scale house.
$15.00 card allows 10 punches up to 40 gallon size bags.
For more information regarding the Transfer Station and Recycling Center, please contact Shannon Porter at 518-523-9081.
$15.00 card allows 10 punches up to 40 gallon size bags.
For more information regarding the Transfer Station and Recycling Center, please contact Shannon Porter at 518-523-9081.
Disability Parking Permits
A disabled application is completed in three parts; Part 1: Information about person with disability. Part 2: Medical Certification completed by a physician. Part 3: Completed by the Clerk's Office - If the applicant is a driver, they must provide a valid driver's license.
Applications are available in the Town Clerk's Office or can be printed.
Disabled permits belong to the person and not the vehicle. Therefore, the tag can be moved from vehicle to vehicle. Only one tag can be issued per person.