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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
  • 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

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