City Clerk

The Office of the City Clerk serves as a vital connection between the residents of Rome and their municipal government. As the official custodian of the City Seal, City Charter, and the Rome Code of Ordinances, the City Clerk plays a key role in preserving the legal and historical integrity of the City.

The Clerk’s responsibilities include administering oaths of office for elected officials and individuals appointed to City Boards. Additionally, the City Clerk serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics for the City of Rome.

As Registrar, the Clerk oversees the accurate recording and maintenance of all birth and death records that occur within the City. Vital records are filed and issued in accordance with regulations established by the New York State Department of Health. For more information, please visit the Vital Statistics page.

The City Clerk is also responsible for the issuance and processing of a wide range of licenses, permits, and public services, supporting both residents and businesses including:

Accessible Parking Permits	Click here for application
Alarm Permits	Click here for application
Amusement Device Permits	Click here for application
Auctioneer Permits	Click here for application
Bingo/Bell Jar/Games of Chance/Raffle Licenses	Click here for information
Commissioner of Deeds	Click here for application
Dog Licenses	Click here for information
Fireworks Display Permits	Click here for application
Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Requests	Click here for information
Marriage Licenses (How to Obtain) *APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED*	Click here for information
Marriage Records (Transcripts)	Click here for application
Mobile Home Parks	Click here for application
Opt-Out Registry (City-Wide)	Click here for application
Pawnbroker/Secondhand Dealer Permits	Click here for application
Peddler and Solicitor Permits	Click here for application
Scrap & Salvage Permits	Click here for application
Sound Amplification Permits	Click here for application
Taxi Business Licenses	Click here for application
Taxi Driver Licenses	Click here for application
Taxi Vehicle Licenses	Click here for application

In a legislative capacity, the City Clerk serves as Clerk to the Common Council and the Board of Estimate and Contract. Working in coordination with the Office of the Corporation Counsel, the Clerk prepares meeting agendas and maintains official records of proceedings to ensure transparency and accountability in government operations.

Regular Hours of Operation
The City Clerk’s Office is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding recognized holidays. To ensure timely processing, please note that all financial transactions conclude at 4:15 p.m. daily, fifteen minutes before our 4:30 p.m. closing. We appreciate your cooperation and planning ahead.

Please return all completed applications by mail to:
Rome City Clerk
198 N. Washington Street
Rome, NY 13440

For more information on these services, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (315) 339-7659.

City Clerk Contact Information:

Eric Seelig
City Clerk & Registrar
(315) 339-7659
Email: Eric Seelig

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