Erie County - Clerk

Old County Hall 92 Franklin Street, 1st Floor Buffalo, NY 14202 www.erie.gov/clerk
Main Phone
716-858-8785

Primary Services
County Clerk of the Courts Offices, County Recorder Offices, Firearm Permits, Fishing Licenses, Hunting Licenses, Land Deeds/Titles, Land Records, Military Records, Passports

Description
Office filing place for documents related to real property. Responsible for certifications and collection of certain fees for NYS. U.S. Passports and Pistol Permit applications available. Hunting/fishing license distributor. Clerk of County and Supreme Courts. Filing of Military Discharge Papers and Thank A Vet Program; see separate listing for details on Thank A Vet Discount Program.

Hours
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.

Eligibility
Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
By phone, walk in, mail service, or online contact form: https://clerkhelp.erie.gov/helpdesk/Tickets/New

Program Fees
Variable, depending on service, as set by NY State law.

Handicap Accessible?
No

Date of Official Change
Apr 24, 2025

Contacts
Michael Kearns (Primary)
County Clerk
ErieCountyClerkOffice@erie.gov
716-858-8785