County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo: Cuomo Right to Shelve State DMV Decision to Eliminate Vision Testing

Tue, Oct 04 2011

Safety of Motorists and Pedestrians Must Come First

County Clerks Announce Opposition to NYS DMV Decision to Eliminate Vision Testing for Driver License Renewals

Thu, Sep 29 2011

Concerns Over Driver and Pedestrian Safety Too Important To Ignore

Passport Express in Greece Moves to Thursdays

Tue, Aug 30 2011

Additional Day Offers Enhanced Convenience to Customers

Clerk Dinolfo Announces Electronic Recording of Land Records

Tue, Jul 05 2011

Passage of E-Recording Legislation Will Increase Efficiency and Cut Costs

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 22

Thu, Apr 21 2011

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 22^nd

County Clerks Announce Opposition To State Legislation Mandating Licensing of Bicycles

Thu, Mar 03 2011

New Fees Viewed As Yet Another Albany Money Grab

Special Passport Dates

Wed, Jan 05 2011

The Monroe County Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to process passport applications. In addition, Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo will host special passport services in 2012.

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Primary Day, Tuesday, September 14th

Mon, Sep 13 2010

Due to the September 14^th primary and the use of the town facilities in Penfield and Chili as voting locations, the Monroe County Clerk Mobile Units on the Eastside and Westside will be closed for business Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at these locations.

Clerk Dinolfo, Justices Fisher and Rosenbaum to Chair Local E-Filing Committee

Wed, Jun 30 2010

Chief Administrative Judge VanStrydonck appoints Judges, Attorneys and Clerk/Court staff to oversee implementation of internet-based filing of court documents in Monroe County

New York State Association of County Clerks Honors Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo as "Clerk of the Year"

Thu, Jun 24 2010

Dinolfo Also Received An Annual Achievement Award for Her Efforts On Behalf Of Her Fellow County Clerks

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 2nd

Thu, Apr 01 2010

Due to the Town Halls in the Towns of Gates and Perinton being closed for Good Friday.

County Clerk Dinolfo & Organ Donation Advocates Kick-Off Donate Life Month

Thu, Apr 01 2010

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo was joined by representatives of the National Kidney Foundation, Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network and the Rochester Eye & Tissue Bank to kick off Donate Life Month. Throughout the month of April, County Clerks throughout New York are partnering with the New York State DMV and The New York Alliance for Donation to encourage residents to sign up to become organ donors.

Dinolfo & Finger Lakes County Clerks Oppose Passport Fee Increases

Thu, Feb 25 2010

Application and Renewal Fee Increases Average 35%, Cost To Family of Four Is Over $500!

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo Outlines Changes to State's Graduated Driver's License Law

Mon, Feb 22 2010

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today discussed a series of changes effective Monday, February 22, 2010 regarding New York’s Graduated License Law. Dinolfo said the changes – intended to protect younger drivers – are pertinent to junior permit holders that had scheduled their skills test for on or after February 22, 2010.

County Clerks Dinolfo & Jankowski Warn Residents About Fake DMV Website

Tue, Aug 25 2009

DMVAuthority.org is not a government site and residents should not attempt to renew their vehicle registration through their service.

Dinolfo Announces Social Security Redaction Complete

Tue, Sep 23 2008

State-Of-The-Art Software and Process Developed In the County Clerk's Office, Other Counties Look to Emulate Monroe's Efforts

Dinolfo Hails State Law To Prevent Deed Scams

Thu, Jun 26 2008

County Clerk Brought Issue To Light Locally, Partnered With Colleagues To Push For Legislation, Bill Awaits Governor Paterson's Signature

New York State Association of County Clerks Honors Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo

Fri, Jun 13 2008

Dinolfo Receives Special Achievement Award and 'Clerk of the Year' Nomination

DMV and Passport Saturdays

Thu, Jun 12 2008

Dinolfo Announces DMV Saturdays

Thu, May 29 2008

Greece DMV At The Mall At Greece Ridge To Open The Last Saturday Of Every Month

Marriage & Divorce Records

Thu, Apr 24 2008

Deed "Scam" Persists; Dinolfo Calls On Attorney General To Act

Tue, Mar 25 2008

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today asked the New York State Attorney General's Office to "investigate and take all necessary steps" to stop New York Record Retrieval, Inc. from soliciting consumers to pay nearly $60.00 for a certified copy of the deed to their home.

Dinolfo Opposes Passport Fee Increase

Thu, Jan 24 2008

County Clerk's Office Lowers Its Photo Fee To Offset Federal Increase, Customers Total Cost For Passport Application and Photos to Remain The Same

County Clerk Dinolfo Warns Against Deed "Scam"

Tue, Nov 27 2007

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today warned the community about a solicitation being mailed to new homebuyers asking them to pay nearly $60.00 for a certified copy of the deed to their recently purchased property. Such copies can be obtained directly from the Monroe County Clerk's Office, in-person or online, for an average cost of just $5.00.Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today warned the community about a solicitation being mailed to new homebuyers asking them to pay nearly $60.00 for a certified copy of the deed to their recently purchased property. Such copies can be obtained directly from the Monroe County Clerk's Office, in-person or online, for an average cost of just $5.00.

Greater Rochester Association of Realtors Honors Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo

Tue, Nov 13 2007

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo has been honored as a recipient of the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors Honor Society Award for 2007. Every year the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors (GRAR) awards individuals, firms or entities that have assisted the Association with its Mission Statement while advancing the real industry as a whole.

County Clerk Dinolfo Sues State DMV To Stop Licenses For Illegal Immigrants

Fri, Nov 02 2007

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today filed a lawsuit against the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles to stop its plan to issue Driver's Licenses to illegal immigrants. Building upon Dinolfo's previous efforts, the lawsuit asks the State Supreme Court to rule that the State DMV is violating Section 502 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law that requires a Social Security Number to obtain a driver's license.

Malta, Dinolfo Oppose Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants

Thu, Sep 27 2007

Expressing his outrage and disbelief, Monroe County Legislator Dave Malta announced today that he will introduce legislation that will bar the Monroe County Clerk's Office from spending County taxpayer dollars to issue New York State Driver Licenses to illegal immigrants.

New York State Association of County Clerks Honors Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo

Thu, Jul 12 2007

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo has been honored with a Special Achievement Award by the New York State Association of County Clerks (NYSACC).

County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo Partners With School Districts, State DMV For Online Learner Permit Testing In High Schools

Wed, May 23 2007

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo and representatives of area high schools are touting a new program that allows students to take their Driving Learner Permit test at their own high school.

Eastside and Westside Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 6th

Thu, Apr 05 2007

Due to the Town Halls in the Towns of Gates and Perinton being closed for Good Friday, the Monroe County Clerk Mobile Units on the Eastside and Westside will be closed for business Friday, April 6, 2007 at these locations.

Dinolfo to Unveil New Organ Donor Driver License Design to Celebrate Organ Donor Awareness Month

Wed, Apr 04 2007

Monroe Country Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo announced the “new face” of the NYS Driver license. New York drivers who choose to be an organ donor will now be issued a driver license with the “organ donor” designation prominently displayed on the front of the license.

Dinolfo, Brooks Open New DMV Office at Greece Ridge Mall

Fri, Jan 12 2007

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks today opened the new Greece Department of Motor Vehicles Auto License Bureau at the Mall at Greece Ridge.

County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo Announces Greece DMV's Move To The Mall At Greece Ridge

Tue, Nov 21 2006

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today announced that the Greece Department of Motor Vehicles Auto License Bureau will be moving to the Mall at Greece Ridge Center. The new facility will be easier for customers to access and will provide a vital boost to one of our community's important retail centers. Dinolfo was joined at the announcement by Town of Greece Supervisor Jack Auberger and General Manager for The Mall at Greece Ridge Jim Hofford.

County Clerks Throughout The Region Call on State DMV to Return Processing of Vehicle Renewals

Thu, Nov 02 2006

Rochester -- Members of the Finger Lakes Region of the New York State Association of County Clerks (NYSACC) held a joint press conference today to object to the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles' desire to contract with an outside entity for the processing of motor vehicle registration renewals.

"Renew Monroe" Launched

Wed, Jun 28 2006

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo launched "Renew Monroe", encouraging residents to renew their vehicle registrations at local DMV offices. Over $500,000 annually could be kept working here if every vehicle owner in Monroe County participated in the new program. Residents can mail their renewals to the Henrietta DMV Office, use a convenient drop box, or for immediate return of their registration, use an Express Line at any permanent DMV branch. Full details on how to Renew Monroe are available at www.monroecounty.gov and will be mailed to residents over the coming weeks in their Monroe County Water Authority bills.

Dinolfo Announces Enhanced Service For Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Thu, Mar 30 2006

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today announced the availability of Interpretype terminals for use by Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing customers at the Henrietta and Irondequoit DMV Locations. The Interpretype system consists of instant messaging terminals that allow customers and employees to type questions and answers to each other. Monroe County is the first DMV office in the nation to offer this enhanced service to its customers.

County Clerk Dinolfo and Sheriff O’Flynn Announce Operation SAFE CHILD Partnership

Tue, Feb 21 2006

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo and Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn today announced a partnership to bring the Operation SAFE CHILD Program to local DMV Offices and Passport Saturdays. Operation SAFE CHILD provides photo ID cards to parents that contain fingerprint and biographical data for children under the age of 18.

Dinolfo, Auberger and Carpenter Announce ‘Passport Express’ Service

Tue, Feb 14 2006

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo, Greece Town Supervisor Jack Auberger and Pittsford Town Supervisor Bill Carpenter today announced the creation of Passport Express at the Greece Town Hall and Pittsford Town Hall.

Dinolfo Announces Special Passport Days

Tue, Feb 14 2006

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today announced a series of Special Passport Days on the last Saturday of every month beginning January 28. The Office will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the County Clerk’s Office, 39 W. Main St. The expanded hours are in response to the federal government’s decision to stop the acceptance of passport applications in DMV offices nationwide.

Passport Services to be Unavailable in Auto License Bureaus Beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2006

Thu, Dec 29 2005

By order of the Federal Government, the Monroe County Clerk’s Office will no longer be able to accept U.S. Passport applications at its Auto License Bureaus, both permanent and mobile, effective Tuesday, January 3, 2006. The order applies to not only Monroe County, but all DMV offices in New York.

The Monroe County Clerk's Downtown Office at 39 West Main Street will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on the following Saturdays in 2012 to handle the processing of Passport applications.

January 28

February 25

March 31

April 28

May 26

June 30

July 28

August 25

September 29

October 27

November 24

Greece DMV at the Mall at Greece Ridge to Open the Last Saturday of Every Month

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo announced that the Greece DMV office will open on the last Saturday of every month, beginning Saturday, May 31, 2008. These "DMV Saturdays" are an expansion of the Clerk's Office "Renew Monroe!" program that encourages residents to handle their DMV and Passport business locally. The Greece DMV office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during DMV Saturdays.

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo Outlines Changes to State's Graduated Driver's License Law Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today discussed a series of changes effective Monday, February 22, 2010 regarding New York’s Graduated License Law. Dinolfo said the changes – intended to protect younger drivers – are pertinent to junior permit holders that had scheduled their skills test for on or after February 22, 2010.

County Clerks Announce Opposition To State Legislation Mandating Licensing of Bicycles

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo, Livingston County Clerk Jim Culbertson, Cayuga County Clerk Susan Dwyer and Wayne County Clerk Michael Jankowski today announced their strong opposition to proposed state legislation mandating the licensing of bicycles.

The bill, introduced in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Michael DenDekker, would mandate the licensing and inspection of all personal bicycles in New York State.

Click here to read the entire press release.

Clerk Dinolfo Announces Electronic Recording of Land Records

Rochester – Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo announced today that Rochester and Monroe County residents will soon be able to file certain land records in the County Clerk’s Office online, saving customers the costs associated with traveling downtown or mailing in their documents to be recorded and providing a great convenience by allowing documents to be sent electronically to the County Clerk’s Office.

Last week the New York State Legislature opened the door to permit the electronic recording of land records such as deeds and mortgages in New York State. The legislation, which overwhelmingly passed both the Senate (S.2373A) and the Assembly (A687A), provides that electronic recording of land records will be authorized in one year, allowing for Statewide standards to be set.

Click here to read the entire press release.

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County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo: Cuomo Right to Shelve State DMV Decision to Eliminate Vision Testing

Tue, Oct 04 2011

Safety of Motorists and Pedestrians Must Come First

County Clerks Announce Opposition to NYS DMV Decision to Eliminate Vision Testing for Driver License Renewals

Thu, Sep 29 2011

Concerns Over Driver and Pedestrian Safety Too Important To Ignore

Passport Express in Greece Moves to Thursdays

Tue, Aug 30 2011

Additional Day Offers Enhanced Convenience to Customers

Clerk Dinolfo Announces Electronic Recording of Land Records

Tue, Jul 05 2011

Passage of E-Recording Legislation Will Increase Efficiency and Cut Costs

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 22

Thu, Apr 21 2011

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 22nd

County Clerks Announce Opposition To State Legislation Mandating Licensing of Bicycles

Thu, Mar 03 2011

New Fees Viewed As Yet Another Albany Money Grab

Special Passport Dates

Wed, Jan 05 2011

The Monroe County Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to process passport applications. In addition, Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo will host special passport services in 2012.

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Primary Day, Tuesday, September 14th

Mon, Sep 13 2010

Due to the September 14th primary and the use of the town facilities in Penfield and Chili as voting locations, the Monroe County Clerk Mobile Units on the Eastside and Westside will be closed for business Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at these locations.

Clerk Dinolfo, Justices Fisher and Rosenbaum to Chair Local E-Filing Committee

Wed, Jun 30 2010

Chief Administrative Judge VanStrydonck appoints Judges, Attorneys and Clerk/Court staff to oversee implementation of internet-based filing of court documents in Monroe County

New York State Association of County Clerks Honors Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo as "Clerk of the Year"

Thu, Jun 24 2010

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 2nd

Thu, Apr 01 2010

Due to the Town Halls in the Towns of Gates and Perinton being closed for Good Friday.

County Clerk Dinolfo & Organ Donation Advocates Kick-Off Donate Life Month

Thu, Apr 01 2010

Dinolfo & Finger Lakes County Clerks Oppose Passport Fee Increases

Thu, Feb 25 2010

Application and Renewal Fee Increases Average 35%, Cost To Family of Four Is Over $500!

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo Outlines Changes to State's Graduated Driver's License Law

Mon, Feb 22 2010

County Clerks Dinolfo & Jankowski Warn Residents About Fake DMV Website

Tue, Aug 25 2009

DMVAuthority.org is not a government site and residents should not attempt to renew their vehicle registration through their service.

Dinolfo Announces Social Security Redaction Complete

Tue, Sep 23 2008

State-Of-The-Art Software and Process Developed In the County Clerk's Office, Other Counties Look to Emulate Monroe's Efforts

Dinolfo Hails State Law To Prevent Deed Scams

Thu, Jun 26 2008

County Clerk Brought Issue To Light Locally, Partnered With Colleagues To Push For Legislation, Bill Awaits Governor Paterson's Signature

New York State Association of County Clerks Honors Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo

Fri, Jun 13 2008

Dinolfo Receives Special Achievement Award and 'Clerk of the Year' Nomination

DMV and Passport Saturdays

Thu, Jun 12 2008

Dinolfo Announces DMV Saturdays

Thu, May 29 2008

Greece DMV At The Mall At Greece Ridge To Open The Last Saturday Of Every Month

Marriage & Divorce Records

Thu, Apr 24 2008

Deed "Scam" Persists; Dinolfo Calls On Attorney General To Act

Tue, Mar 25 2008

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo today asked the New York State Attorney General's Office to "investigate and take all necessary steps" to stop New York Record Retrieval, Inc. from soliciting consumers to pay nearly $60.00 for a certified copy of the deed to their home.

Dinolfo Opposes Passport Fee Increase

Thu, Jan 24 2008

County Clerk's Office Lowers Its Photo Fee To Offset Federal Increase, Customers Total Cost For Passport Application and Photos to Remain The Same

County Clerk Dinolfo Warns Against Deed "Scam"

Tue, Nov 27 2007

Greater Rochester Association of Realtors Honors Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo

Tue, Nov 13 2007

County Clerk Dinolfo Sues State DMV To Stop Licenses For Illegal Immigrants

Fri, Nov 02 2007

Malta, Dinolfo Oppose Driver Licenses for Illegal Immigrants

Thu, Sep 27 2007

Expressing his outrage and disbelief, Monroe County Legislator Dave Malta announced today that he will introduce legislation that will bar the Monroe County Clerk's Office from spending County taxpayer dollars to issue New York State Driver Licenses to illegal immigrants.

New York State Association of County Clerks Honors Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo

Thu, Jul 12 2007

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo has been honored with a Special Achievement Award by the New York State Association of County Clerks (NYSACC).

County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo Partners With School Districts, State DMV For Online Learner Permit Testing In High Schools

Wed, May 23 2007

Monroe County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo and representatives of area high schools are touting a new program that allows students to take their Driving Learner Permit test at their own high school.

Eastside and Westside Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 6th

Eastside and Westside DMV Mobile Units Closed Good Friday, Friday, April 22^nd

Due to the September 14^th primary and the use of the town facilities in Penfield and Chili as voting locations, the Monroe County Clerk Mobile Units on the Eastside and Westside will be closed for business Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at these locations.