City Clerk/Chamberlain

Jodi B. Corsoniti, City Clerk/Chamberlain
Lisa Syrell, Principal Account Clerk
Jo Smith, Deputy City Clerk
City Clerk’s Office
City of Fulton Municipal Building
141 S. First St.
Fulton, NY 13069
Phone: 315-592-5390

The Clerk/Chamberlain is the fiscal officer for the City of Fulton, charged with maintaining appropriate records of municipal financial operations in accordance with the Laws of New York State, the United States and the local charter of the City of Fulton. The Clerk/Chamberlain actively participates in all activities related to the receipt and disbursement of money in the office on behalf of the City of Fulton.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Jodi B. Corsoniti – Registrar of Vital Statistics
City Clerk’s Office
City of Fulton Municipal Building
141 S. First St.
Fulton, NY 13069
Phone: 315-592-5390
315-592-9341

Vital Records – Birth, Marriage, & Death
Please contact the City Clerk’s Office (315) 592-5390 for questions.

In need of a CERTIFIED copy of a vital record? Birth, Marriage & Death Fee: $10.00 per certified copy

Make Check payable to:
City of Fulton
141 S First Street
Fulton NY 13069


Birth Certificate
If you were born in the City of Fulton, your birth certificate is likely on file in the City Clerk’s Office.
Who is eligible to get a copy of a birth certificate?
∙ The person named on the birth certificate.
∙ A parent of the person named on the birth certificate. The requesting parent’s name must be on the birth certificate.
∙ A spouse, child or others, but only by order of a New York State court.

What identification needs to be submitted by the applicant?
A. One of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
∙ Driver’s License
∙ State-issued, non-driver photo-ID card
∙ Passport
∙ U.S. Military-issued photo-ID

OR

B. Two of the following showing the applicant’s name and address:
∙ Utility or telephone bill
∙ Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months
Please submit a copy of your U.S. passport in addition to the above ID if you are applying from a foreign country that requires a passport for travel.

All requests must use the following application:
Birth Certificate (DOH-296A – Application to Local Registrar for Copy of Birth Record )
Questions can be directed to: City Clerk’s Office (315) 592-5390


Marriage Record
If you received your Marriage License from the City of Fulton, your marriage record is likely on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Who is eligible to get a copy of a marriage record?
∙ Spouses
∙ Other people who have a: Documented judicial or other proper purpose or a New York State Court Order.

If you are not a spouse, you must document a judicial or other proper purpose. For example, you may need a marriage certificate to claim a benefit. You would need an official letter from the agency saying that you need the marriage record to process the claim.
What identification needs to be submitted by the applicant?

A. One of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
∙ Driver’s License
∙ State-issued, non-driver photo-ID card
∙ Passport
∙ U.S. Military-issued photo-ID

OR

B. Two of the following showing the applicant’s name and address:
∙ Utility or telephone bill
∙ Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months

Please submit a copy of your U.S. passport in addition to the above ID if you are applying from a foreign country that requires a passport for travel.

All requests must use the following application:
Marriage Record (DOH-301 – Application to City Clerk for Copy of Marriage Record)


Death Certificate

If the death was pronounced in the City of Fulton, the death certificate is likely on file in the City Clerk’s Office.

Who is eligible to get a copy of a death certificate?
∙ The spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased
∙ Other people who have a: documented lawful right or claim, documented medical need or a New York State Court Order.

If you are not the spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased you must document a lawful right or claim. For example, you may need a death certificate to claim a benefit. You would need an official letter from the agency saying you need the death record to process the claim.

What identification needs to be submitted by the applicant?

A. One of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
∙ Driver’s License
∙ State-issued, non-driver photo-ID card
∙ Passport
∙ U.S. Military-issued photo-ID

OR

B. Two of the following showing the applicant’s name and address:
∙ Utility or telephone bill
∙ Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months

Please submit a copy of your U.S. passport in addition to the above ID if you are applying from a foreign country that requires a passport for travel.

All requests must use the following application:
Death Record (DOH-294A – Application to Local Registrar for Copy of Death Record)

Genealogical Services

Fee: $22.00 per search -Includes search & uncertified copy or notification of no record

Birth Certificates: If on file for at least 75 years and the person whose name is on the birth certificate is known to be deceased.

Death Certificates: If on file for at least 50 years.

Marriage Certificates: If on file for at least 50 years and both spouses are known to be deceased.

All requests must use the following application:

Genealogical Services Application (DOH-1562 – General Information and Application For Genealogical Services)

Marriage Licensing

For all necessary instructions and requirements, please visit the New York State Department of Health website: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/4210/

Questions can be directed to: City Clerk’s Office (315) 592-5390

Dog Licensing

To license your dog please fill out the following form and provide a copy of your dog’s rabies vaccination:

Dog License Application