Town Clerk
Role of the Town Clerk
The Town Clerk is responsible for attending all Town Board meetings to maintain an official record of the proceedings. The Clerk also provides fiscal and other services affecting all Town agencies. Responsibilities include collecting town taxes and water/sewer bills, issuing various New York State required licenses (dog, marriage, etc.), and serving as the Registrar for the Town of Madrid.
Licenses, Permits, & Records
Dog Licenses
Attention all residents: NYS Law requires all dogs to be licensed. You can contact the Clerk's Office for more information.
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Fees: $5 for spayed/neutered dogs and $13 for unspayed/unneutered dogs.
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Requirement: All dogs MUST have a current rabies vaccination.
Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping Licenses
Licenses are now available at the Town Clerk's office.
Payment: Cash, check, or money order is accepted for payment. Credit cards are not accepted.
Vital Records
Applications for certified copies of Birth, Death, and Marriage Records can be obtained from the links below.
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To Apply: Please print the application, complete all required sections, and return it to the Town Clerk with a copy of your picture ID.
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Fee: Each application must include a check or money order for $10.00 per certified copy or transcript requested.
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Application Links:
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Contact & Office Hours
Zoe Hawkins, Town Clerk
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Location:
3529 County Rd 14
Madrid, NY 13660
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Mon-Thu: 9a to 3p (Closed 12-12:30p)
Fri-Sun: Closed
Tax & Water Billing Information
Notice of Tax Collection
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: The undersigned, the collector of taxes of the Town of Madrid, has received the tax roll and warrant for the collection of taxes for the Town of Madrid for the fiscal year January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
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Location: Taxes are received at the Town Office (3529 County Route 14) during usual business hours (9 AM - 12 PM and 12:30 PM - 3 PM, Monday – Thursday).
Penalty-Free Period: Taxes may be paid without interest on or before the thirty-first day of January.
Interest: Taxes received after the penalty-free period shall have interest added at the rate of one percent (1%) for each month or fraction thereof until the return of unpaid taxes to the County Treasurer on June 2, 2026.
Tax Payment Information
The Town of Madrid accepts cash, checks, or money orders as payment for taxes.
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Collection Dates: Tax payments are collected during regular office hours from January 2nd through June 1st.
After June 1st: Payments must be submitted to the St. Lawrence County Treasurer’s Office.
Rentals
Community Building Rental
Process: Applications can be printed, filled out, and returned to the Town Clerk.
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Reservation: Please call to ensure your requested date is available before submitting your application.
Deposit: A $100.00 deposit is required to reserve the date.
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