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Can I Renew My Dog License On-Line?
Yes.
Go to the Town’s Website: townofevans.org
On the Home Page in the Quick Links Column Click on ONLINE DOG LICENSE RENEWAL.
The license can be renewed provided the rabies certificate on file with the Office of the Town Clerk is still valid for 31 or more days after the renewal.
If the Rabies Certificate is not valid for another 31 days from today or a new vaccine has been administered after the last time a license was purchased you must provide the Town Clerk’s Office with the updated Rabies Certificate.
This can be done by one of the following methods:
*dropping a copy of the certificate off in the Night Deposit Box located at the small entrance of the Town Hall on the right hand side of the brick wall
*drop a copy of the new certificate in the USPS Mail and mail it to the Town Clerk’s Office
*email a readable picture of the new rabies certificate to townclerk@townofevans.org
Once the Town Clerk’s Office receives the new rabies certificate the dog license record will be updated and then beginning 24 hours later you can renew the license by doing the following:
On the Home Page of the Town’s website in the Quick Links Column – Click on ONLINE DOG LICENSE RENEWAL.
When Town Hall is closed how can I pay my Tax Bill?
Payments can be made through the Town’s website:
www.townofevansny.gov
Quick Links green column on the Home Page and click on CURRENT TAX INFORMATION & ONLINE PAYMENT CENTER.
What is needed to apply for a New York State marriage license?
Both applicants must be present together and have the following with them:
Government Issued Raised Seal Birth Certificate, Government Issued ID or Passport
AND
If there are any prior marriages then the following must be provided:
Divorce Papers and/or Death Certificates for any and all prior marriages for however the marriage ended.
FEE: $40.00
Applicants need to come in a minimum of 24 hours before the ceremony and a maximum of 60 days before the ceremony.
Business hours for the issuance of Marriage Licenses:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8am – 3pm  AND
Wednesday, from 9am – 4pm
At what age does my dog need to be licensed? What is needed to license my dog? What is the fee?
Any dog 4 months of age or older must be licensed or younger in age if the puppy is caught running at large.
A current rabies certificate which is valid for at least 30 days from the date of the purchase of the license.
AND
If the dog is spayed or neutered then a a spay/neuter certificate is required in order to receive a license fee discount.
$15.00 if the spay/neuter certificate is submitted when licensing the dog.
$28.00 if the dog is unspayed/unneutered or if the spay/neuter certificate is not submitted when licensing the dog.
Discounts available:
$1.00 if the owner is 65 years of age or older (must provide copy of driver’s license)
$1.00 if the dog has been micro-chipped (must provide paperwork)
Am I able to pay for my dog license over the telephone using my credit card?
For your protection, the Town’s policy is not to accept payment over the phone.
If I mail my payment on the due date do I have to pay a penalty?
New York State Real Property Tax Law § 925, provides as follows:
“Payment of taxes by mail, when enclosed in a postpaid wrapper (envelope) properly addressed to the appropriate collecting officer and deposited in a post office or official depository under the exclusive care and custody of the United State Post Office shall, upon deliver, be deemed to have been made to such officer on the date of the United State Postmark on such wrapper. The provisions of this section shall not apply in the case of postmarks not made by the United States Post Office. A postage meter postmark is not a postmark made by the United States Post Office and, therefore, is not within the provisions of Real Property Tax Law §925. Payments cannot be deemed timely because of a postage meter mark date on an envelope containing a tax payment (Op. New York State Comptroller 69-170).
If taxes are not received until after the due date, they are not paid until after the due date unless they fall squarely within the provisions of § 925 of the Real Property Tax Law, and the interest must be added and collected. No Town Officials or employees can waive the interest (Op. New York State Comptroller 68-626).
Am I entitled to any exemptions on my property?
All exemptions are handled through the Assessor’s Office. Please contact them directly at (716) 549-5752.
How do I get a duplicate tax bill or receipt?
Tax bills and receipts can be printed from this website at no charge. Tax bills or receipts can also be obtained through the Town Clerk’s office, however there is a $2.00 charge for this service.
Can I pay my taxes over the phone?
Tax payments cannot be accepted over the phone. See payment locations.
Where can I pay my property taxes?
Taxes can be mailed to Lynn M. Krajacic, Evans Town Clerk, C/O NBT Bank, PO Box 71861, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1861.
Taxes are accepted at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours.
Taxes can also be paid on this website using a Credit card, Debit card or e-check (CONVENIENCE FEESÂ apply).
Who do I make my check out to?
Lynn Krajacic, Town Clerk
What type of payment is accepted for taxes?
Cash or Check.
Credit Cards are also accepted for payment at the Town Clerks office or through this website through the On-Line Tax Portal. A 2.45% CONVENIENCE FEES will be applied to Credit Cards.
E-checks are also accepted for payment through this website through the Online-Tax Portal with a $1.75 CONVENIENCE FEE.
My taxes are in escrow and I received the bill. What should I do?
Contact your bank immediately. Banks are required to request, in writing, all tax bills they are holding in escrow. They will give you instructions on how they want to handle it.
If I don’t receive a tax bill, am I still responsible to pay the taxes and penalties (if applicable)?
Yes! Per Erie County tax law 922.3: The failure to mail any such statement, or the failure of the addressee to receive the same, shall not in any way affect the validity of the taxes or interest prescribed by law with respect thereto.
What should I do if I don’t receive my tax bill?
Contact the Town Clerk’s Office immediately to confirm the mailing address is correct and that a bank has not requested your bill.
When should I receive my bill?
Tax bills are generally mailed out around the end of the second week of the month prior to the due date. Sometimes there are unforeseen situations that may delay the mailing of tax bills.
Can I make partial payments on my taxes?
Yes! Partial payments are accepted in the office. Payments can be made in any amount and as often as desired as long as the tax bills are payable to this office. Penalty is added to the unpaid balance after the due date.
No, Partial payments can not be made online.
When are taxes turned over to Erie County?
Town and County taxes are turned over to Erie County on July 1st and Payment must then be made to Erie County.
School taxes are turned over to Erie County on December 1st & Payment must then be made to Erie County.
Any School tax not paid by December 31st will be relevied to the following Town and County tax bill.
What happens if I don’t pay my taxes by the due date?
A postage meter postmark is NOT a postmark made by the United State Post Office and, therefore, is not within the provisions of Real Property Tax law, Section 925. Payments canot be deemed timely because of a postage meter postmark date on an envelope containing tax payment (Op. State Compt. 69-170).
If taxes are not received until after the due date, they are not paid until after the due date unless they fall squarely within the provisions of section 925 of the Real Property Tax law and the penalty must be added and collected and no town employee or official can waive the penalty (Op. State Compt. 68-626).
When are taxes due?
Town and County Taxes are due on February 15th (next business day if due dates falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday).
School Taxes are due on October 15th (next business day if due dates falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday).