Licenses, Permits, Requests

Permits & Requests

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.

Fee Schedule

Building & Codes
244 North Perry Street
Johnstown, New York 12095
Ph: (518) 736-4076 Fax: (518) 736-1520
[email protected]

Zoning Ordinance

Building / Demolition	Sign Erectors	Housing / Public Assembly
Multiple Dwelling	Sign Installation	Recreational Fire (fire pit)
Tank Removal / Installation	Plumbing / Heating	-

City Clerk
PO Box 160, 33-41 East Main Street
Johnstown, New York 12095
Ph: (518) 736-4011 Fax: (518) 736-4032
[email protected]

Dog License	Dogs must be licensed at 4 months of age. *Proof of current rabies must be provided in order to license your dog. $8.00 spayed/neutered $16.00 unspayed / unneutered	Rabies Clinic
Landfill - complete & pay online	City of Johnstown residents must apply for a permit to use the Fulton County Landfill on Mud Road. Permits: $35.00 (valid from January 1st -December 31st) You can now apply and PAY online. Landfill	------
Public Works	Sidewalk / Driveway / Curb-cut / Street-opening / Tree - Fees vary depending on permit needed	Permit Requirements
Event	Applicants MUST fill out application and provide all supporting documents AT LEAST 30 DAYS prior to the date of event.	Ordinance
Vendor	Applicants MUST fill out application and provide all supporting documents AT LEAST 30 DAYS prior to the date of event.	Ordinance
Alcohol - Special Event Permit	Applicants MUST fill out application and provide all supporting documents AT LEAST 30 DAYS prior to the date of event.	Ordinance
Winter Parking	There are designated areas in the city where residents can park during the winter months. Permits are issued on a 1st come / 1st serve basis, free of charge.	Rules & Regulations
Snow Plow	Permits are needed if you will be plowing areas other than your own property. Permits are $5.00	-----
Games of Chance	Racing / Wagering (Bingo) - Please contact the City Clerk to discuss the procedure necessary to obtain a permit.	-----
Disability Placards	The form must be completed by your physician.	-----
Garage Sale	Permits are free of charge and are good for 3 consecutive days. Residents are allowed only two (2) sales per year, with the exception of the city-wide garage sale where a permit is not required.	-----
FOIL - Freedom of Information	The City of Johnstown has implemented an Online Portal for submitting Records Request. Please click on "FOIL" to the left to access the Portal.	Procedures Public Notice NYS Freedom of Information Law

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 / Photo ID
Birth Certificates
If previously married, all executed decrees of divorce must be indicated and provided.

Marriage Application

Information

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

Marriage Officiants

Applicants seeking a one-day marriage officiant license must apply to the Clerk’s office who issued the marriage license to the couple whose marriage the applicant will be solemnizing. Once the officiant license is approved by the City, it is valid for the couple to be married as noted on the application and expires after the completion of the marriage solemnization or the expiration of the marriage license, whichever occurs first.

Officiant - One Day Application

Vital Statistics & Genealogy
(marriage, birth, death)

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 PHOTO 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 provide you with that information. An application/written request must be provided, either in person or by mail. Certain restrictions may apply; call for details.
Fees:
- Genealogy: $11.00 for each name that you are researching. Genealogy searches cannot be certified.
- Certified copies: $10.00 for each certified copy requested.

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