County Clerk
Last Revised: 06/2024
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NOTICE: It is strongly recommended to schedule an appointment before visiting Watertown DMV to ensure timely transactions. Those without appointments may experience longer wait times.
DMV Services Provided:
- Schedule your DMV appointment at https://jeffersoncountywatertowndmv.setmore.com/
- Visit the NYS DMV website at https://dmv.ny.gov/ for more information about forms and fees
- ID/License/Permit Transactions
- Registration Transactions
- Can be processed via mail and Dropbox
- Plate Surrenders
- Can be processed via mail and Dropbox
- Road Tests are scheduled with NYS DMV ONLY at https://dmv.ny.gov/schedule-road-test or by calling 518-402-2100
County Clerk Services Provided:
- Schedule your County Clerk appointment at https://jeffersoncountyclerksoffice.setmore.com/
- View our Forms page for downloadable forms and instructions
- Recording of various Real Property Documents
- E-Recording also accepted
- Filing of Supreme & County Court cases
- E-Filing Mandatory for most case types
- Notary Services
- Per Notary Public License Law §534 County Law
- Renewals MUST be processed online at https://www.businessexpress.ny.gov/app/answers/cms/a_id/2561/kw/notary
- Passports
- Beware Third Party sites offering to process your application! Click Here for more information
- Forms can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html
- By appointment only
- Beware Third Party sites offering to process your application! Click Here for more information
- Public Records Searches
- Our records can also be accessed online at http://www.searchiqs.com/nyjef
- Copy Requests
- View our Forms page for downloadable forms and instructions
Please review our County Clerk Fee Schedule to confirm service fees. *Please note our fees are set by New York State and are subject to change*
Click here to view our Payment for Services Policy.
If you need to post a Legal Notice in the Newspaper click here to view the list appointed by the Board of Legislators.
Gizelle J. Meeks
Jefferson County Clerk
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Contact Us:
| DMV-Department of Motor Vehicles | dmv@jeffersoncountyny.gov |
| Phone: 315-785-3312, Option 1 | Fax: 315-785-5048 |
| Recording-Land/Court | jeffcoclerksoffice@jeffersoncountyny.gov |
| Phone: 315-785-3312, Option 2 | Fax: 315-785-5145 |
| Records Management | recordscenter@jeffersoncountyny.gov |
| Phone: 315-785-3312, Option 3 | Fax: 315-785-5145 |
Schedule a DMV appointment at https://jeffersoncountywatertowndmv.setmore.com/
Schedule a County Clerk/Passport appointment at https://jeffersoncountyclerksoffice.setmore.com/
Online Records: Access our records online at searchiqs.com/nyjef. If you have trouble viewing this website, please contact IQS at 1-800-320-2617 or email websupport for assistance.
Fraud Alerts: Search IQS now offers Fraud Alerts! If you sign up you will be notified when a record is filed in our office, under your name. Click here to sign up today!
