City of Ithaca Clerk's Office
City of Ithaca Clerk's Office
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 1 PM - 3:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM - 3:30 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM - 3:30 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Ithaca, New York 14850
Our Booking PolicyOur Booking Policy: If you arrive 15 minutes late for your appointment, you will need to reschedule. Only the individual(s) involved in the transaction may enter the building. Must present ID. WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS, CHECKS AND EXACT CASH AMOUNTS.
Our Booking Policy: If you arrive 15 minutes late for your appointment, you will need to reschedule. Only the individual(s) involved in the transaction may enter the building. Must present ID. WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS, CHECKS AND EXACT CASH AMOUNTS.
Services
You can file your Domestic Partnership by completing, signing and submitting a Statement of Domestic Partnership which can be found here: http://www.cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/7750/Domestic-Partnership-Application--Fillable-Form?bidId=
Both parties must bring identification in order for the form to be notarized.
There is a $40 filing fee which can be paid by credit card, check, or exact cash.
Both parties must bring identification in order for the form to be notarized.
There is a $40 filing fee which can be paid by credit card, check, or exact cash.
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Marriage License
If you will be married in New York State, you may obtain your marriage license at any town or city clerk offices in New York State.
The City of Ithaca is currently issuing marriage licenses by appointment only. You are required to upload your identification documents before scheduling an appointment. You can complete the form and upload the documents here: https://lfweb.tompkins-co.org/Forms/COIMarriageDocs The Access Code for the form is:
571186. If you do not upload your documents as least 48 hours in advance of your appointment, your appointment is subject to being canceled by City Clerk staff.
YOU MUST BRING THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WITH YOU TO YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES.
Required Information:
Both parties must be 18 years old or older
Both parties need to be present to obtain the license and each person needs to provide two forms of identification:
Original or certified copy of birth certificate issued by a government agency (NOT a hospital record of birth), and a photo ID. Pictures will not be accepted.
OR
Current, government issued, photo ID with the date of birth, and another form of identification as listed below:
A baptismal record
A passport
An automobile driver's license
Any government or school issued identification card that contains a photograph of the applicant
An immigration record
A naturalization record
A court record or any other document or record issued by a governmental entity, showing the date of birth
You will also be asked for your Social Security Number. You do not need to provide the card if you have memorized the number.
If either party has been married before, you must present copies of divorce or annulment papers for each marriage.
There is a $40 license fee payable by credit card, check, or cash in the exact amount.
Once a license is issued, there is a 24-hour waiting period before your wedding ceremony can be performed
The marriage license will expire after 60 days
The City of Ithaca is currently issuing marriage licenses by appointment only. You are required to upload your identification documents before scheduling an appointment. You can complete the form and upload the documents here: https://lfweb.tompkins-co.org/Forms/COIMarriageDocs The Access Code for the form is:
571186. If you do not upload your documents as least 48 hours in advance of your appointment, your appointment is subject to being canceled by City Clerk staff.
YOU MUST BRING THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS WITH YOU TO YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR VERIFICATION PURPOSES.
Required Information:
Both parties must be 18 years old or older
Both parties need to be present to obtain the license and each person needs to provide two forms of identification:
Original or certified copy of birth certificate issued by a government agency (NOT a hospital record of birth), and a photo ID. Pictures will not be accepted.
OR
Current, government issued, photo ID with the date of birth, and another form of identification as listed below:
A baptismal record
A passport
An automobile driver's license
Any government or school issued identification card that contains a photograph of the applicant
An immigration record
A naturalization record
A court record or any other document or record issued by a governmental entity, showing the date of birth
You will also be asked for your Social Security Number. You do not need to provide the card if you have memorized the number.
If either party has been married before, you must present copies of divorce or annulment papers for each marriage.
There is a $40 license fee payable by credit card, check, or cash in the exact amount.
Once a license is issued, there is a 24-hour waiting period before your wedding ceremony can be performed
The marriage license will expire after 60 days
The City Clerk's Office issues New York State Parking Permits for People with Disabilities to City of Ithaca residents only. If you live outside of the city, you can obtain this permit from the clerk of the municipality you reside in.
To obtain a permit, you must complete Part I of the permit application and have your doctor either complete Part II (the medical certification), or provide you with a note on their letterhead or prescription pad detailing the nature of your disability, and whether it is temporary or permanent. If your disability is temporary, the doctor should also state how long you will need the permit.
Additional Information:
If you have a driver license or a non-driver ID card that is issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, you must show the document at the time permit issuance. We will write the last three digits of your number on your permit to help law enforcement identify the actual permit holder and to limit abuse of issued permits. Please Note: you are not required to have a driver license or non-driver ID issued by the DMV in order to get a permit.
Permanent parking permits must be renewed every 5 years; new doctor statements may be requested.
Permits are valid throughout New York State; however, some organizations, universities and colleges may require additional permits for long term parking. Permits are issued to the applicant, not a vehicle, so they are valid for whatever vehicle the applicant is riding in.
There is no fee for the permit.
To obtain a permit, you must complete Part I of the permit application and have your doctor either complete Part II (the medical certification), or provide you with a note on their letterhead or prescription pad detailing the nature of your disability, and whether it is temporary or permanent. If your disability is temporary, the doctor should also state how long you will need the permit.
Additional Information:
If you have a driver license or a non-driver ID card that is issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, you must show the document at the time permit issuance. We will write the last three digits of your number on your permit to help law enforcement identify the actual permit holder and to limit abuse of issued permits. Please Note: you are not required to have a driver license or non-driver ID issued by the DMV in order to get a permit.
Permanent parking permits must be renewed every 5 years; new doctor statements may be requested.
Permits are valid throughout New York State; however, some organizations, universities and colleges may require additional permits for long term parking. Permits are issued to the applicant, not a vehicle, so they are valid for whatever vehicle the applicant is riding in.
There is no fee for the permit.
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Dog Licenses
All dogs in New York State are required to be licensed in the municipality in which the dog resides. Dog licenses are valid for 1 year. Once your dog is licensed, you will receive annual renewal forms in the mail before the license expiration date.
If you live in the City of Ithaca and are licensing a new dog, or renewing an existing dog license the following documentation is required:
Proof of a current rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian is required
If the dog is spayed or neutered, a certificate or letter from a licensed veterinarian is required to qualify for a lesser fee.
Dog license fees for the City of Ithaca are as follows:
$15 for a spayed / neutered dog
$25 for an unspayed / unneutered dog
Payment for licenses can be made by credit card, check, and exact cash amount.
If you live in the City of Ithaca and are licensing a new dog, or renewing an existing dog license the following documentation is required:
Proof of a current rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian is required
If the dog is spayed or neutered, a certificate or letter from a licensed veterinarian is required to qualify for a lesser fee.
Dog license fees for the City of Ithaca are as follows:
$15 for a spayed / neutered dog
$25 for an unspayed / unneutered dog
Payment for licenses can be made by credit card, check, and exact cash amount.
The City of Ithaca allows for the keeping of backyard chickens under the following conditions:
Residents can keep up to 6 female chickens on a lot with a square footage of more than 2,000 square foot.
The property is required to have the following “Property Class Code” in order to keep chickens in the City of Ithaca: 210, 215, 220, 240, 250, or substantially identical successor designations.
Information as to your property class code may be obtained by contacting the Tompkins County Assessment Office at 607-274-5517 or by visiting their website at http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/assessment and choosing the option for “Image Mate Online”.
Chicken owners must attend a Chicken Keeping Seminar provided by the Cornell Cooperative Extension and provide proof of attendance as part of the registration process.
There is a one-time Chicken Keeping Registration fee of $35. The Registration will remain valid for the duration of time that the chickens are kept. As a courtesy, the City requests that residents notify the City Clerk’s Office if they are no longer keeping chickens. The Cornell Cooperative Extension can assist in re-homing chickens if necessary.
Three or more complaints about a property relating to the care and management of chickens can result in a revocation of the registration, as determined by the City Clerk, in consultation with Cornell Cooperative Extension staff and the Ithaca Police Department. Violations of the City’s chicken keeping legislation constitutes a civil offense enforceable by the Ithaca Police Department.
All of the requirements relating to the keeping of chickens can be found in Article IV of Chapter 164 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code entitled “Backyard Chickens”
Residents can keep up to 6 female chickens on a lot with a square footage of more than 2,000 square foot.
The property is required to have the following “Property Class Code” in order to keep chickens in the City of Ithaca: 210, 215, 220, 240, 250, or substantially identical successor designations.
Information as to your property class code may be obtained by contacting the Tompkins County Assessment Office at 607-274-5517 or by visiting their website at http://www.tompkinscountyny.gov/assessment and choosing the option for “Image Mate Online”.
Chicken owners must attend a Chicken Keeping Seminar provided by the Cornell Cooperative Extension and provide proof of attendance as part of the registration process.
There is a one-time Chicken Keeping Registration fee of $35. The Registration will remain valid for the duration of time that the chickens are kept. As a courtesy, the City requests that residents notify the City Clerk’s Office if they are no longer keeping chickens. The Cornell Cooperative Extension can assist in re-homing chickens if necessary.
Three or more complaints about a property relating to the care and management of chickens can result in a revocation of the registration, as determined by the City Clerk, in consultation with Cornell Cooperative Extension staff and the Ithaca Police Department. Violations of the City’s chicken keeping legislation constitutes a civil offense enforceable by the Ithaca Police Department.
All of the requirements relating to the keeping of chickens can be found in Article IV of Chapter 164 of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code entitled “Backyard Chickens”
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