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Town Clerk & Receiver of Taxes
Francina J. Spoth
Amherst Municipal Building
5583 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
phone: (716) 631-7021
fax: (716) 631-7152
Email: fspoth@amherst.ny.us
Hours 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Mon - Fri

Press Release - 2024 School Tax Schedule

The Office of the Town Clerk is responsible for recording activities of the town government and is the repository of the vital documents of town residents.

Online Dog Renewals

The Online Dog Renewal System will allow you to license your dog from any computer with access to the Internet. Please be assured that every precaution has been taken to ensure that your online transactions are safe and secure.

You may renew & pay for your dog license(s) online by using your MasterCard, Visa or Discover Credit Cards. You may also pay via Debit Card or Electronic Check. There is a $1.75 convenience fee added to allow for this online service.

Please keep in mind that this is a renewal system. If you are licensing your dog for the first time, you will need to come to the Town Clerk's office and present a valid rabies certificate as well as a spay or neuter certificate, if applicable.

Please send an e-mail to fspoth@amherst.ny.us if you have comments pertaining to this site. The Town of Amherst hopes that you find the online dog licensing feature to be a convenient and easy method to renew your dog’s license.

Town Clerk

5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-7021
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Fri)

Town Clerk / Tax Receiver

Department Overview

Property Tax Information

Vital Statistics

Election Districts

Town Clerk Services

Accessible Parking Permits

Amusement Licenses

Archival Research Center

Bingo Licenses

Birth Certificates

Block Party Permits

Christmas Tree Permits

Death Certificates

Discharge of Firearms Permits

Dog Licenses

Financial Disclosure Forms

Fireworks Permits

Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)

Game Room Licenses

Genealogical Research

Games of Chance

Going Out of Business Sale

Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Landscaper Permits

Marriage Licenses

Notary Services

Records Center

Snowplowing Permits

Solicitor's, Vendor's, Peddler's, Food Truck Permits

Walks, Runs, Parades, Outdoor Events, and Carnivals

Town Clerk

Spoth, Francina
Town Clerk
716-631-7021

Koller, Timothy
Deputy Town Clerk
716-631-7043

Schultz, Joanne A.
Deputy Town Clerk
716-631-7155

Uthman, Vianne
Deputy Town Clerk
716-631-7021

Brownson, Ashley
Tax Supervising Clerk
716-631-7048

Cerra, Dawn
Assistant to the Town Clerk
716-631-7047

Cooper, Kathy
Clerk - PT
716-631-7021

Hopkins, Marie
Principal Clerk Typist / Deputy Vitals Registrar
716-631-7044

Meldrum, Jennifer
Records Clerk
716-689-1407

Metro, Tracy
Records Inventory Clerk
716-631-7021

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About Amherst

The Town of Amherst was established in 1818 and celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 2018. The town has a geographical area of 53.6 square miles and a population of greater than 122,000.

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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Town of Amherst ADA Coordinators are Robert McCarthy (Director of Human Resources) and Mark Berke (Commissioner of Buildings).

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Email:
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Address:
Municipal Building (Town Hall)
5583 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221

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