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Office of county clerk

County Clerk

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE IS
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ALL ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY DMV LOCATIONS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Responsibilities:
The St. Lawrence County Clerk provides many functions to the residents of the County, they include Local Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, Clerk of the Supreme and County Court, Registrar of Deeds and Chief Records Officer. These duties and services are continually evolving to face the ever-changing challenges of government.  Most recently e-recorded documents, e-filled documents and online land record searches can be done from the convenience of your home or office saving time and money. 

Services Provided:

  • Recording of various Real Property documents;
  • Filing of Supreme & County Court cases;
  • Processing DMV Transactions based on NYS DMV Regulations;
  • Maintaining Records produced by St. Lawrence County Departments;
  • Notary Services;
  • Passports; and,
  • Pistol Permits

Please review our fee schedule to confirm service fees.

Credit Card Surcharge:  
St. Lawrence County Clerk's Office accepts credit card for payment. The credit card company has a surcharge for the usage of these cards. It is 2.65% with a $3.00 minimum up to $100.00 charge. 

Legal Notice:  
View the list of Newspapers for Legal Notices appointed by the Board of Legislators.

Public Notice:  
Please be aware if you receive this letter, soon after purchasing property, it is NOT sent by our office. A copy of a filed deed can be obtained from our office for a minimal fee. 

Fraud Alert: 
Search IQS Fraud Alert - Sign up to receive an email when documents are recorded under your name. 

Online Records:
Access our records online at searchiqs.com/NYSTL. If you have trouble viewing this website, please contact IQS at 1-800-320-2617 or email websupport for assistance.

**Disclaimer: Employees of the St. Lawrence County Clerk's Office are NOT attorneys; therefore, we cannot give legal advice. **

Find an Attorney: St. Lawrence County Bar Association 

2024 Roster of City, County Town & Village Officers of St. Lawrence County

Contact Us:

ST LAWRENCE COUNTY CLERK LOCATION & PHONE NUMBER:

  • 48 Court Street, Canton, NY 13617
    Phone: 315-379-2237 | Fax: 315-379-2302

     

ST LAWRENCE COUNTY DMV LOCATIONS & PHONE NUMBERS:

  • 80 St. Hwy. 310, Canton, NY 13617 
     Phone: 315-386-1408 | Fax: 315-379-0788
     
  • 21 Harrowgate Commons, Massena, NY 13662 
     Phone: 315-764-1727 | Fax: 315-764-1728

     
  • 206 Ford St., Ogdensburg, NY 13669
     Phone: 315-393-5386 | Fax: 315-393-5631

     
  • 1227 US Hwy. 11, Gouverneur, NY 13642
     Phone: 315-287-7034 | Fax: 315-287-7031

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