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​Documents are available for you to download and print. Check / Money Order should be made payable to the City of Johnstown. At this time we do not accept credit/debit transactions. You can also pay in cash when visiting the office.

Building & Codes 
​244 North Perry Street
Johnstown, New York 12095
​Ph: (518) 736-4076    Fax: (518) 736-1520
​bheberer@cityofjohnstown.ny.gov

Building / Demolition Permit

Multiple Dwelling Permit

Tank Removal / Installation

Recreational Fire

Housing / Public Assembly

Plumbing/Heating Permit

Sign Permit

Fee Schedule

Zoning Ordinance

City Clerk
PO Box 160, 33-41 East Main Street
Johnstown, New York 12095
​Ph: (518) 736-4011   Fax: (518) 736-4032
​callen@cityofjohnstown.ny.gov

Driveway, sidewalk, street opening, right of way, curb cut & trees

- Permit Requirements
- Sidewalk Specifications​​​
- Tree planting regulations

Dog License Application

Garage Sale Application

​​- Ordinance for Garage Sales

FOIL Request

- Access to Records
- Public Notice

Landfill Permit Application

​- Landfill / Transfer Station Rules

Property Bid Form

Snowplow Application

Winter Parking Permit

​​​- Winter Parking Rules

Claim for Damages Form

Sign Erectors Application

Event Application

-Ordinance for Events​

Special Event - Alcohol Permit

Vendor Application

- Ordinance for Vendor Permit​

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​Marriage Licenses
​Please call the office for an appointment. Marriage licenses are issued between 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

• ​$40.00* and must be obtained at least 24 hours before the ceremony and is good for 60 days.
• Couples must appear in person. The City Clerk will not issue licenses at a location other than the Clerk's office.
• Driver's Licenses
• Birth Certificates
• If previously married, all executed decrees of divorce must be indicated and provided.

*The  marriage license fee is waived for full-time, active duty military, with proper valid Identification.

Marriage Application

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Birth Record

Marriage Record

Death Record

Genealogy Search

Dual Citizenship

​Vital statistics (marriage, birth, death) & Genealogy
Eligibility requirements to receive copies of Birth, Marriage or Death Records
​INFORMATION WILL NOT BE GIVEN OUT OVER THE PHONE. A WRITTEN REQUEST AND PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION (such as a driver's license) MUST BE PROVIDED. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.​

• If you are researching your family history, need to obtain a certified copy of your birth or marriage record or a certified copy of a death certificate for a family member we may be able to help provide you with that information. An application/written request must be completed, either in person or by mail, and identification is required. Certain restrictions may apply; call for details.
• Fees: 
  - Genealogy: $11.00 for each name that you are researching.  Genealogy searches can not be certified. 
  - Certified copies: $10.00 for each certified copy requested.

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  Additional information can be found at the New York State Department of Health.