Lewis County, New York  -  Permits & Licenses
 
 
Local Permits 
 
A person contemplating starting a business should be aware of local laws. It is important to contact the village, town, and county clerk where the business plans to locate. Examples of local considerations are zoning, building permits, parking, sign regulations, site plans, and certain occupational licenses such as auctioneers, electricians, and plumbers. It is advisable to contact your local government first. 
 
Towns Villages County
Croghan (315) 346-1212 Croghan (315) 346-6950 Lewis (315) 376- 5333
Denmark (315) 688-4461 Castorland (315) 376-3895
Copenhagen (315) 688-4229
Diana (315) 543-0030 Harrisville (315) 543-2215
Greig (315) 348-8859
Harrisburg (315) 688-4193
Lewis (315) 942-3144
Leyden (315) 348-6074 Port Leyden (315) 348-8613
Lowville (315) 376-8070 Lowville (315) 376-2834
Lyonsdale (315) 348-4458
Martinsburg (315) 376-2299
Montague (315) 376-3250
New Bremen (315) 376-2641
Osceola (315) 599-7776
Pinckney (315) 688-2957
Turin (315) 348-8314 Turin (315) 348-8206
Watson (315) 376-3627
West Turin (315) 397-2723 Constableville (315) 397-2372
Lyons Falls (315) 348-5081
 
Local Building & Zoning Permits 
Local Code Enforement Officials 
 
State Licenses or Permits 
 
Some businesses require specific New York State permits. The Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform defines a permit as any required license, registration, or similar form of authorization required by New York State. Examples of businesses that require a permit are: motor vehicle repair shops, beauty salons, food establishments, real estate sales, and child day care centers. For assistance in identifying New York State permit requirements contact: 

Governor's Office of Regulatory Reform 
P.O. Box 2107 
Albany, New York 12220-0107 
800-342-3464 or 518-474-8275 
www.gorr.state.ny.us  
Email: permits@gorr.state.ny.us  
Permit Database: www.nys-opal.com 
 

 

  


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