Chelsea M. Merrihew, Essex County Clerk
chelsea.merrihew@essexcountyny.gov

Stacey Hayes,  Deputy County Clerk
stacey.hayes@essexcountyny.gov

Office of the County Clerk
7559 Court Street, PO Box 247
Elizabethtown NY 12932
Phone: (518) 873-3600
Fax: (518) 873-3548

Public Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Summer Hours (June – August): 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Essex County Clerk – Online Records: www.searchiqs.com/nyess

Did you know many DMV transactions can be done online? And, as of January 2024, Essex County retains the same revenue whether you do your transaction in-person at our DMV Offices or online. Save yourself time and travel by doing it online!

DMV online Transactions: https://dmv.ny.gov/more-info/all-online-transactions

Elizabethtown DMV
7559 Court Street, PO Box 247
Elizabethtown NY 12932
Phone: (518) 873-3620
Fax: (518) 873-3623

Email Inquiries: countydmv@essexcountyny.gov

Hours of Operation: September – May
Lobby Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM
Closed for Lunch: Noon – 12:30 PM

* Please be in line by 3:00 PM for: CDL Tests

** Please be in line by 3:45 PM for: Permit Tests; Enhanced & REAL ID Licenses; Restricted & Conditional Licenses

Hours of Operation: June – August
Lobby Hours: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Closed for Lunch: Noon – 12:30 PM

* Please be in line by 2:00 PM for: CDL Permits

* Please be in line by 2:45 PM for: Permit Tests; Enhanced & REAL ID Licenses; Restricted & Conditional Licenses

Ticonderoga Satellite DMV
132 Montcalm Street
Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Phone: (518) 585-2511
Fax: (518) 585-2770

Days Open: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month

Hours of Operation: September – May
Lobby Hours: 10:15 AM – 3:30 PM
Closed for Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:00PM

* CDL Permit tests available: 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM; and 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM

* Permit Tests; Enhanced & REAL ID Licenses; Restricted & Conditional Licenses available:
10:15 AM – 11:30 AM; and 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Hours of Operation: June – August
Lobby Hours: 9:15 AM – 2:30 PM
Closed for Lunch: Noon – 12:30 PM

* CDL Permit tests available: 9:15 AM – 10:30 AM; and 12:30 PM

* Permit Tests; Enhanced & REAL ID Licenses; Restricted & Conditional Licenses available:
9:15 AM – 11:00 AM; and 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lake Placid Satellite DMV

Closed Until Further Notice

Pamela Williams, Pistol Permit Clerk
pamela.williams@essexcountyny.gov

Office of the County Clerk
Pistol Permit Office
7559 Court Street, PO Box 247
Elizabethtown NY 12932
Phone: (518) 873-3604
Fax: (518) 873-3548

Office Hours: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Summer Hours (June – August): 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM; 3:00 – 4:00 PM

*** Pistol Permit transactions are done by appointment, call (518) 873-3604 for scheduling.

Helpful Links

Essex County Clerk – Fraud Alert Program:  https://searchiqs.com/fraudalert/
 
Essex County Clerk – Online Records System:  https://www.searchiqs.com/NYESS/Login.aspx
 
 
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation – Sporting Licenses:  https://www.dec.ny.gov/permits/365.html
 
NYS Department of Health – Vital Records Bureau:  https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/
 
NYS Department of State – Apostille or Certificate of Authentication:  https://dos.ny.gov/apostille-or-certificate-authentication
 
NYS Department of State – Notary Public:  https://dos.ny.gov/notary-public
 
NYS Department of Taxation & Finance – Contest Your Assessment:  https://www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/contest/contestasmt.htm
 
NYS Department of Taxation & Finance – Tax Forms:  https://www.tax.ny.gov/forms/form_number_order_ad_cms.htm
 
NYS Troopers – Firearms:  https://troopers.ny.gov/firearms
 
NYS Unified Court System – CourtHelp:   https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/
 
US Department of State – US Passports:   https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html