Last Revised: 09/2023

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How to request copies of your divorce:  Divorce Request Fillable Form

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The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office and Watertown DMV are operating by appointment only. Use the links below to schedule your appointment today.

DMV Services Provided:

• Schedule your DMV appointment at https://jeffersoncountywatertowndmv.setmore.com/
  • Visit the NYS DMV website at https://dmv.ny.gov/ for more information about forms and fees
• ID/License/Permit Transactions
• Registration Transactions
  • Can be processed via mail and Dropbox
• Plate Surrenders
  • Can be processed via mail and Dropbox
• Road Tests are scheduled with NYS DMV ONLY at https://dmv.ny.gov/schedule-road-test or by calling 518-402-2100

County Clerk Services Provided:

• Schedule your County Clerk appointment at https://jeffersoncountyclerksoffice.setmore.com/
  • View our Forms page for downloadable forms and instructions
• Recording of various Real Property Documents
  • E-Recording also accepted
• Filing of Supreme & County Court cases
  • E-Filing Mandatory for most case types
• Notary Services
  • Per Notary Public License Law §534 County Law
• Passports
  • Beware Third Party sites offering to process your application! Click Here for more information
    • Forms can be found at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/forms.html
    • By appointment only 
• Public Records Searches
  • Our records can also be accessed online at http://www.searchiqs.com/nyjef
• Copy Requests
  • View our Forms page for downloadable forms and instructions

Please review our County Clerk Fee Schedule to confirm service fees. *Please note our fees are set by New York State and are subject to change*

Click here to view our Payment for Services Policy.

If you need to post a Legal Notice in the Newspaper click here to view the list appointed by the Board of Legislators.