CANTON TOWN CLERK AND TAX RECEIVER | TOWN OF CANTON
60 Main Street, Canton, NY 13617
Eligibility
Town of Canton residents
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
(315) 386-3735
Voice
Application process
Call for information and services
Fees
Permit fees and tax payments vary; call for details
Offers a wide range of licensing, records, and informational services to town residents. Licensing and permits include marriage licenses, hunting/fishing/trapping licenses, disabled parking permits, dog licenses, block party permits, peddler/solicitor licenses, and racing/ wagering licenses. Other services include maintaining town records and archives.
Prepares and collects property taxes for residents of the Town of Canton from January through May 31st.
After May 31st all paperwork goes to the St. Lawrence County Treasurer's Office.
Last assured
02/05/2026
What's Here
Notary Signature Registration/ValidationFreedom of Information RequestsHauling PermitsSame Sex Civil Union CertificatesPicketing PermitsHunting LicensesFireworks PermitsParking PermitsTailgating PermitsGarage Sale PermitsDomestic Partner RegistriesCharitable Gambling PermitsPicnic PermitsSame Sex Civil Union LicensesDivorce RecordsProperty Tax Collection AgenciesCharitable Solicitations PermitsAnnulment RecordsTemporary Noise PermitsMarriage CertificatesMarriage LicensesTemporary Promotional Searchlight PermitsFire Hydrant Use PermitsStreet/Sidewalk Use PermitsSpecial Animal PermitsCity/Town Clerk OfficesOpen Burning PermitsAnimal LicensesSatellite Dish PermitsArchivesTree Maintenance PermitsFishing LicensesNotary Public Services
Providing organization
TOWN OF CANTON
Provides services and programs to residents and visitors to the Town of Canton.