Town Clerk & Tax Collector

Town Clerk

Jenny Reese

Phone: (607) 739-1476
Fax: (607) 739-8371
Email: [email protected]

Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30-5:00

Deputy Clerk

Amy Burns

 

Licenses & Fees

Dog Licenses

All dogs must be licensed by 4 months of age. To obtain a license the owner must have proof that the dog has been vaccinated for rabies. For more information please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 607-739-1476.

Dog Fees

  • $10.00 if spayed/neutered (proof must be shown at time of obtaining license)
  • $20.00 if NOT spayed/neutered
  • $3.00 Late Fee if license isn't renewed prior to expiration date (An Additional $3.00 will be added per month thereafter)
Hunting Licenses

To obtain a hunting license in New York State, a driver's license or photo ID is necessary.

First time licensees must show their Hunter Safety Certification.

For more information please contact the Town Clerk's Office at (607) 739-1476.

Hunting Fees - Please refer to www.dec.ny.gov/permits/6094.html

Marriage Licenses

Both people must be present to obtain the marriage license, with birth certificates and proper photo identification. If either person was previously married, they must submit divorce paperwork. The divorce decree must show the filing date and time stamp of the county in which the divorce was filed. The marriage ceremony may not take place within 24 hours from the time that the license is issued. The marriage license is only valid for 60 days, beginning the day after it is issued. If both applicants are 18 years of age or older, no consents are required. The certificate is only valid within New York State excluding New York City.

For more information or to make an appointment to obtain your marriage license, please contact the Town of Veteran Town Clerk at (607) 739-1476.

Marriage Fee - $40.00

No Applications will be received after 4PM.

Handicapped Permits

Application will need to be completed by physician and applicant. Photo Identification Required.

Tax Collection

Tax bills will be sent out the last day of December. If you do not receive your tax bill by mid-January, please call our office.

If any information has changed, please contact the Assessor's Office at (607) 742-8421 as soon as possible.

Make checks payable to: Town of Veteran
You can mail the check to the Town of Veteran at 4049 Watkins Road Millport, NY 14864 or as it's indicated on the bill.
If you would like a receipt, please send in your WHOLE bill.

Penalties:

  • paid before January 31st - no penalty
  • paid between February 1st - February 28th - 1% interest charge
  • paid between March 1st - March 31st - 2% interest charge (plus $2.00 notice fee)

NOTICE: as of April 1st - all taxes have to be sent to the Chemung County Treasurer's Office.

Please contact them with questions at (607) 737-2927