LICENSES, PERMITS & REQUESTS

The documents below are available for you to download and print.

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City Clerk

The applications below, along with appropriate fee, should be mailed to:
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City Clerk
PO Box 160
Johnstown, New York 12095​
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Questions? Call: 518-736-4011

Building & Code Permits

The applications below should be mailed to:

Code Enforcement Office
PO Box 160
Johnstown, New York 12095

Fee is paid at the City Clerk's Office.

Questions? Call: 518-736-4076 

• Parade, Event, Bandshell / Park & Street Closure 
  ​- ​Memorial Day Parade Interest

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• Vendor Permit 
  ​- Ordinance for Huckster Permit
  ​- Ordinance for Vendor, Solicitor, Transient Merchant Permit
  

​Permit Fee Schedule

• Building Permit
• Recreational Fire Application / Permit
• Demolition
• Heating Device
• Plumbing

• Application to Erect Signs

Zoning Ordinance

• DPW Permit - Sidewalk, Driveway, Street Opening, Tree, Curb Cut / Street Opening
  - Permit Requirements
  - Sidewalk Specifications​​​
  - Tree planting regulations
  

• Property Bid Proposal Form

• Dog License

• Garage Sale Permit​​​
  ​- Garage Sale Law; License Business Regulations

• Landfill Permit - Application

• Marriage License Application - Please call the City Clerk's Office to schedule an appointment. Licenses are issued between 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

​           - Getting Married in NYS Information

• FOIL Request 
  - Freedom of Information Law - FAQ​​

Information regarding Vital Statistics (birth, death or marriage) will not be released over the phone. A written request with proper identification must be filed with the Clerk's office. 

• Birth record
  - eligibility to obtain birth record
• Marriage record
  - eligibility to obtain a marriage record
• Death record
  - eligibility to obtain a death record
• Genealogy search
  ​- rules and regulations