Town Clerk: Andrea Stanbro Tax Collector: Andrea Stanbro
Deputy Town Clerk: Elizabeth Balcom
Deputy Town Clerk: Elizabeth Balcom
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Franklinville Town
11 Park Square, PO Box 146 Franklinville NY 14737 Phone: 716-676-3077 Fax: 716-676-5261 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: (these are not Court office Hours) Monday 7:30 AM-12:30 PM, 1:30 - 4 PM Tuesday 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 5 PM Wednesday Closed Thursday 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 1:30 - 4 PM Friday 7:30 AM - 12 PM, 12:30 - 2:30 PM |
Town Clerk NoticesThe Town Clerk's Office will be closed November 7th and 11th in observance of Veterans' Day.
November 27th and 28th for Thanksgiving HUNTER'S NOTICE: DEC DELIVERS New for fall 2025, hunters in New York State may use a crossbow in the same seasons, places, and manner as a vertical bow for hunting deer and bear. Crossbows have been used throughout most of New York for over a decade, but New York State law previously limited the locations, times, and types of crossbows that could be used. Changes made to the law in 2025 remove most of those barriers and will make hunting more accessible and a more effective tool for deer management. Crossbows are easier for people of all backgrounds and physical abilities to master and use than vertical bows. In addition, these changes align with several of the recommendations made in DEC’s Management Plan for White-Tailed Deer. Allowing crossbow use in Suffolk and Westchester counties and the bowhunting-only portions of Albany and Monroe counties will be beneficial, as these areas have experienced the impacts of overabundant deer (e.g., deer-vehicle collisions, loss of forest regeneration and biodiversity, and increased prevalence of tick-borne illness). In other areas of the state, use of crossbows had been constrained to the last 10 days to two weeks of the archery season, but by expanding the period when crossbows may be used, hunters will be able to contribute to deer management more successfully. To hunt deer and bear with a crossbow during the bowhunting seasons, a hunter must have a hunting license and bowhunting privilege. To be eligible to purchase a bowhunting privilege, a hunter must have bowhunter education certification. Hunters can obtain bowhunter education certification through the online or in-person course. Additional answers to commonly asked questions that apply to crossbows are available on DEC’s website. When the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Guide went to print, these changes had not yet been enacted. Hunters should check DEC’s website prior to going afield for more information on the changes. A Q&A document has been added to the Agent Help Center (https://nyvendorsupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/40696788563860-2025-Crossbow-Hunting-Changes) crossbowqanda082725.pdf Thank You Did you Know? Text 333111your county for example (333111Cattaraugus) to receive emergency notifications for your county Emergency Services | Cattaraugus County Website |
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Services Provided by the Town Clerk Include:
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Any payment for fees to the Town Clerk need to be cash, check, or money order.
Checks made payable to "Franklinville Town Clerk"
Credit/Debit payments for clerk fees, water bill payments and tax payments can be made with an addition of a convenience fee.
Checks made payable to "Franklinville Town Clerk"
Credit/Debit payments for clerk fees, water bill payments and tax payments can be made with an addition of a convenience fee.
You can obtain the following at the Clerk's Office:
Dog Licenses
Dogs over 4 months old and dogs being harbored in the Town and Village of Franklinville for more than 30 days need to be licensed in the Town and Village of Franklinville. Proof of current rabies vaccination, proof of castration (if applicable), and fees are needed to license the dog. Fees are $20.00 for a non-spayed/neutered dog and $10.00 for spayed/neutered dog. Renewals will automatically be sent. Dog licenses can be purchased and renewed in person or mailed. When mailing, please be sure to include the aforementioned documentation and a phone number in case there are questions.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses can be purchased by any New York State Town Clerk. Both parties need to be present and need to provide picture identification, divorce papers (if applicable), birth certificate, social security card, and pay $40 for the license. The license needs to be purchased no more than 60 days prior to the wedding and before 24 hours before the wedding
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Make sure to have picture identification
Hunting & Fishing Regulation Books are available in the office as well as other publications regarding hunting, fishing, water fowl.
Handicapped Parking Permits
Each person applying for a handicapped parking permit needs to have permission from the doctor to be issued the permit. The applicant needs to provide a form MV-664 signed by the doctor and the applicant. Renewals for permanent permits will not need a new form unless the form is more than 15 years old. Permits will be issued maximum of 5 years for permanent permits.
FOIL Requests
Must be directed to the Town Clerk.
Games of Chance License
Refer to Local Law on our website. Any organization who is fundraising with Games of Chance needs to apply for a license.
Property Tax Bills and Processing Payments
Town and County Tax Bills are due January 31. Notices are put in the Olean Times Herald and Herald Courier (the Town of Franklinville Official Newspaper) with specific payment information and hours of collection. A municipality is not required to send out tax bills however, the Town of Franklinville does send them as a courtesy. It is up to the property owner to know when the taxes are due and seek out the amounts should the tax bill not be received. Town and County Taxes paid in February incur a 1% penalty and paid in March a 2% penalty. Delinquent notices will be sent pursuant to NYS Real Property Law.
Dog Licenses
Dogs over 4 months old and dogs being harbored in the Town and Village of Franklinville for more than 30 days need to be licensed in the Town and Village of Franklinville. Proof of current rabies vaccination, proof of castration (if applicable), and fees are needed to license the dog. Fees are $20.00 for a non-spayed/neutered dog and $10.00 for spayed/neutered dog. Renewals will automatically be sent. Dog licenses can be purchased and renewed in person or mailed. When mailing, please be sure to include the aforementioned documentation and a phone number in case there are questions.
Marriage Licenses
Marriage licenses can be purchased by any New York State Town Clerk. Both parties need to be present and need to provide picture identification, divorce papers (if applicable), birth certificate, social security card, and pay $40 for the license. The license needs to be purchased no more than 60 days prior to the wedding and before 24 hours before the wedding
Hunting & Fishing Licenses
Make sure to have picture identification
Hunting & Fishing Regulation Books are available in the office as well as other publications regarding hunting, fishing, water fowl.
Handicapped Parking Permits
Each person applying for a handicapped parking permit needs to have permission from the doctor to be issued the permit. The applicant needs to provide a form MV-664 signed by the doctor and the applicant. Renewals for permanent permits will not need a new form unless the form is more than 15 years old. Permits will be issued maximum of 5 years for permanent permits.
FOIL Requests
Must be directed to the Town Clerk.
Games of Chance License
Refer to Local Law on our website. Any organization who is fundraising with Games of Chance needs to apply for a license.
Property Tax Bills and Processing Payments
Town and County Tax Bills are due January 31. Notices are put in the Olean Times Herald and Herald Courier (the Town of Franklinville Official Newspaper) with specific payment information and hours of collection. A municipality is not required to send out tax bills however, the Town of Franklinville does send them as a courtesy. It is up to the property owner to know when the taxes are due and seek out the amounts should the tax bill not be received. Town and County Taxes paid in February incur a 1% penalty and paid in March a 2% penalty. Delinquent notices will be sent pursuant to NYS Real Property Law.