PLEASE APPLY IN PERSON. Applying in person may help speed the time it takes for you to receive your documents and it may save you money. You may complete applications and remit payment to the Jamestown City Clerk, 200 East Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701. Below is a list of license applications and the requirements for obtaining them:
Marriage License
In order to be married in the State of New York, a Marriage License is required and must be applied for at least 24 hours prior the wedding. This must be done no more than 60 days in advance. The marriage license must be used within the State of New York.
Requirements:
- Fee of $40
- Both parties must be at least 18 years of age
- If one or both parties are age 16 or 17, the custodial parent(s) or guardian(s) must appear before the Clerk to sign a consent form. The parent(s)/guardian(s) must present a court order stating that they are solely responsible for the minor, if that is the case.
- If one or both of the applicants is age 14 or 15, the parties must present written consent and approval of a justice of the supreme or family court. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) consenting to the marriage of the minor must appear before the clerk. If the affidavit of consent is being made outside the State of New York, it must be notarized and accompanied by a certificate of authentication.
- Social Security Numbers of both parties
- Birth certificates of both parties
- Photo IDs of the both parties
- Divorce records, if applicable
- See form, available in the Clerk’s Office, for information about the individual choice of surnames and other information.
- Both parties must apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Dog License
All dogs must be licensed by the age of 4 months. Proof of current rabies vaccination and, if applicable, the spay/neuter certificate must be presented at the time of licensing.
Fees:
- Spayed/Neutered – $15.00 per dog annually
- Unspayed/Unneutered – $22.00 per dog annually
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Registration of Business
A Registration of Business is required under the Code of the City of Jamestown for any businessoperating within the city. This is NOT the same as a business license, which must be obtained through the Chautauqua County Clerk’s Office. A Registration of Business includes vital public safety information in case of emergency at the business being registered.
Requirements:
- There is no fee associated with this registration.
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
For FREE information and counseling on starting or growing a business, please visit the New York State Small Business Development Center web site.
License to Conduct an Auction
Auctions may be conducted in the City of Jamestown with the proper approval and completion of the application.
Requirements:
- AuctioneerFees
- 1-2 Auctions: $100
- 3-10 Auctions: $250
- 11+ Auctions: $500
- Surety Bond of $5,000
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Hawkers, Peddlers and Solicitors License
All Hawkers, Peddlers and Solicitors must be licensed and fall under the laws and provisions of the City of Jamestown.
Requirements:
- Fee is $500 except for honorably discharged veteran’s residing in Chautauqua County or those engaged in Interstate Commerce.
- Cash Bond or Surety Bond of $5,000 may be necessary in some cases.
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Pawn Broker, Second Hand Dealer or Junk Dealer
Requirements:
- Pawn Broker Fee of $300
- Second Hand Dealer Fee of $150
- Junk Dealer fee of $200
- Pawn Broker, Second Hand Dealer, and Junk Dealers also requires a State License and a Surety Bond of $10,000.
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Mechanical Device License
Requirements:
- Fee is $100 per machine
- Additional inspection or re-inspection fee of $25
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Class 1/ Class 2 Electrician’s Examination
Requirements:
- Fee is $30
- Application must be on file for 14 days prior to examination.
- Please see form, available in Clerk’s Office, for rules for examination.
- After successfully passing the exam, a Class 1 License is $325, or $340 if late fee is applicable. A Class 2 License is $125, or $140 if late fee is applicable.
- Each license requires a passport-size ID photo, which may be obtained in the Clerk’s Office for $15.00.
Solid Waste Hauler Vehicle License
Requirements:
- Fees of $200 plus $50 per vehicle
- If planning to collect solid waste from the city’s right-of-way, a certificate of insurance naming the City of Jamestown as loss payee and as an additional insured must accompany the application. The certificate must be in a form acceptable to the City of Jamestown’s Corporation Counsel. The minimum amount of coverage must be $100,000 per single occurrence and $300,000 per multiple occurrences.
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Taxicab Driver’s License
All persons wishing to become a licensed taxicab driver in the City of Jamestown must obtain this license in addition to a valid Class E or higher New York State Driver’s License.
Requirements:
- Fee of $40
- Two passport-sized photographs which may be obtained in the City Clerk’s Office for $15.
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Taxicab Vehicle License
All taxicab vehicles in the City of Jamestown must be licensed independently of their drivers.
Requirements:
- Fee of $125 per vehicle
- Additional Inspection $20
- Transfer $25
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Taxi Rate Card
A Taxi rate card must be displayed in properly licensed taxi cab vehicles where the card can be easily seen by customers at all times.
Requirements:
- Any change in rates must be approved by the Public Safety Committee
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
Tower Vehicle License
Any vehicle used to provide towing service must be licensed. The license must be displayed in the towing vehicle where it can be easily seen at all times by customers.
Requirements:
- Fee of $250, $50 each additional vehicle.
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
911 Towing Rate Card
Anyone providing emergency towing service thru 911 Dispatch must have a 911 Towing Rate Card displayed in the towing vehicle where it can be easily seen at all times by customers.
Requirements:
- Any change in rates must be approved by the Public Safety Committee.
- Apply in person:
City Clerk’s Office
200 E. 3rd Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
