How do I get a copy of a birth certificate?
Submit an application to the Town Clerk. Be sure to include with the application an acceptable form of identification such as a drivers license, passport, military ID, etc.
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How do I get a marriage license?
Submit an application to the Town Clerk. Be sure to include with the application a government issued ID, birth certificate, and divorce decree for each divorce on file.
When is the Assesor available?
Please visit the Assesor’s Office webiste for more info.
How do I start a business in the town?
Contact Ray Filley, Planning Board Chairman at [email protected] or call (315)-767-3892.
Where is my nearest DMV?
The nearest DMV is located on the 1st floor of 175 Arsenal Street in Watertown. More information can be found here.
How do I get a driver’s license?
Information on how to obtain a drivers license can be found on the  DMV website.
How do I pay my property taxes?
Visit the Town Clerk’s office at 18774 Co. Rt. 66, Watertown, NY or pay online.
How do I pay my water bill?
Visit the Town Clerk’s office at 18774 Co. Rt. 66, Watertown, NY or pay online.
What are zoning restrictions in the town?
View the Town of Hounsfield Zoning Laws.
How do I report a housing code violation?
You can contact Robert Ball, Zoning Officer at [email protected] or call (315) 681-7395.