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	Welcome to the Office of the Chautauqua County Clerk
	The Chautauqua County Clerk's office is located in the County Courthouse.
					County Clerk Sandra K. Sopak 1 North Erie Street, PO Box 170 Mayville, New York 14757 Phone: (716) 753-4331 Fax: (716) 753-4293
					As your County Clerk and keeper of the county records, I am dedicated to providing the information you need in a timely, accurate and professional manner. The office of the County Clerk administers the County Recording Office, serves as the local agent for the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, as Clerk of the New York State Supreme and County Courts and administers the Bureau of Weights and Measurers. The position of County Clerk is an elected position as provided for by the New York State Constitution and is held for a four year term.
	The Chautauqua County Clerk’s staff works hard to assure that you are able to record or file your legal instruments and receive appropriate licenses as swiftly and as reliably as possible. Each county clerk functional area providesservices to the general public. These include recording of deeds and other land-related records, filing of business certificates, court related douments, fishing/hunting license sales and passports. Each employee rightfully takes pride in his or her expertise and attitude of courteous service to all of us needing these necessary and vital services. The County Clerk’s Office provides important services vital to the quality of life enjoyed by the residents of Chautauqua County. The following services are provided by this office :
		Real Property Records We are the recording office for deeds, mortgages, the discharge of mortgages and many other documents pertaing to real estate. Case files for the Supreme and County Court (plus related papers): Includes civil, matrimonial, criminal and guardianship cases. Business Certificates Filing of DBA (Doing Business As) Certificates and Certificates of Incorporation. Passports (An acting) Agent for the U.S. Department of State Passport Agency. Military Discharges All servicemen may file their military discharges with the County Clerk(at no charge). Census Records We have census records from 1825 to 1925. Marriage Records We have marriage records from 1908 to 1935. Hunting and Fishing Licenses Notary Public Uniform Commercial Code Filings Weights and Measures