Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact the Town Clerk’s Office-518-235-8282-, NOT County Waste, and provide your name, address and which receptacle needs to be replaced.

All dogs in the Town of Waterford must be licensed. New York State Agricultural Law states that dogs are to be licensed when they reach 4 months old. In order to obtain a dog license, you must show proof that the dog has had its rabies shots. The Town Clerk needs to see the veterinarian paperwork detailing the date of shot, the rabies tag number and the manufacturer of the shot. We issue 2-year licenses. A spayed or neutered dog fee for the two years is $20.00. An un-spayed or unneutered dog will cost $46.00 for the same two-year period.

If you have a problem with a street light malfunctioning, please contact the Highway Department at 518-235-3413 with the following information: house number, street address, pole number (usually a metal tag on the pole with a number on it), and a detailed description of the problem such as the light is out, the light goes on and off, light is on 24 hours, light is damaged, or if the pole is damaged.

If you experience a sewer issue, please contact the Town Highway Department at 518-235-3413 during work hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm. After work hours please contact the Waterford Police Department at 518-237-3341.

The Waterford Water Department handles all issues related to drinking water. They can be reached at 518-237-0422. The Water Department also handles the water and sewer billing. They are located at 127 2nd Street, adjacent to the new Waterford Community Senior Center.

You must make an appointment with the Town Clerk. Both parties need a sealed copy of their original birth certificate (Photocopies are not acceptable), a photo ID (drivers license, non driver ID or a passport) and your social security number. There is a 24 hour waiting period after you get your license before you can get married. The license is good for 60 days.