Batavia City Clerk operates as part of the municipal government of Batavia, New York, offering essential administrative and public services that support city operations and civic engagement. As a central hub for official records, the City Clerk is responsible for maintaining vital documents such as meeting minutes, ordinances, and resolutions passed by city council. The office also oversees licensing functions, including marriage licenses, dog licenses, and various municipal permits. An integral part of the local government structure, the City Clerk ensures transparency through public records access and provides support for legislative procedures. In addition, the office plays a key role in election coordination by managing registration and certifying candidate filings within the city’s jurisdiction. Known for facilitating open access to local governance, the Batavia City Clerk’s office serves residents, elected officials, and city departments alike. Their commitment to organized, compliant recordkeeping supports governmental efficiency and public trust. With a focus on transparency and resident engagement, the office helps foster a well-informed and civically active community.

Key Services:

– Maintenance of municipal records, ordinances, and resolutions
– Issuance of marriage, dog, and business-related licenses
– Certification and processing of city council meeting documents
– Public access to official city documents and records
– Support and management of local elections and voter registration
– Coordination of Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests
– Notary public services (as applicable)
– Custodian of the city seal and official city documents