5440 Route 5 & 20 West, Canandaigua, NY 14424     Main Desk Call: 585.394.1120    Clerk’s Office Call: 585.394.1120     FAX: 585.394.9476

office hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 4:00

whom to contact

Judith H. Carson
Town Clerk
(585) 394-1120
jcarson@townofcanandaigua.org

Jean MacKay
Deputy Town Clerk
(585) 394-1120
jmackay@townofcanandaigua.org

Barb Henry
Deputy Town Clerk
(585) 394-1120
bhenry@townofcanandaigua.org

The Town Clerk’s Office is pleased to provide the following services to Town residents:

  • Maintains official records of adopted ordinances, local laws, oaths of office, etc.
  • Issues State licenses and permits to Town residents for the following:
    • Dogs
    • Marriage
    • Games of Chance
    • Handicap Permits
    • Conservation
    • Dump stickers
  • Acts as registrar for birth and death certificates.
  • Coordinates all Town and general elections.
  • Administrator of the Freedom of Information Law.
  • Is responsible for Town's record management program.

The Town Clerk does not have copies of deeds on file.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact our office and we will be glad to answer them.

Judy Carson
Town Clerk

Comprehensive Plan Update Project

Click Here to see the 2013 Rabies Prevention Clinic Schedule

You may now obtain your 2012-2013 Dump permit. See below for more information.

Comprehensive Plan Update Project

In order to obtain a marriage license you must present:

  • A birth certificate with a raised seal
  • And one of the following:
    • drivers license
    • current passport
    • non-drivers card
  • All divorce papers and/or a death certificate
Comprehensive Plan Update Project

A dog must be licensed after the age of 4 months. In order to obtain a dog license you must present:

  • Current rabies vaccination certificate
  • Spayed or neutering certificate
Comprehensive Plan Update Project


2012-2013 Dump permits are being issued. Please bring in registration with current address on it to Town Hall. A copy of your registration can also be mailed to Town Hall and we will send you your permit.

A coupon machine is available at the recycling center. Transfer coupons can also be purchased by mail at $2.00 a piece. Send in a check and we will mail you the coupons.