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Monroe County Clerk’s Downtown Filing Office

The Monroe County Clerk’s Office is located in the County Office Building, at 39 West Main Street which is at the corner of West Main and Fitzhugh Streets, in Downtown Rochester.  

This location has a self-service station that is open to the public and does not require a scheduled appointment. The station allows you to access all online DMV resources and transactions such as renewing a license or registration.

 Office of the Monroe County Clerk
39 West Main Street
Room 101
Rochester, New York 14614

 Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm
Closed Holidays

 Phone Numbers:
County Clerk Info: 585 753-1600
Customer Service: (585) 753-1620
Pistol Permit Info: 585 753-1642
Filing Office Fax: 585 753-1650

 Emails:
Clerk Email: MCClerk@monroecounty.gov
Pistol Permits: MCPistols@monroecounty.gov

DMV Locations & Hours Contact The DMV

Forms of Payment for Monroe County Clerk

The Monroe County Clerk’s Filing Office and Auto License Bureau accept cash, checks made payable to “Monroe County Clerk,” Visa, Master Card, and Discover. 

When paying by check for U.S. Passports, two checks are required - one made payable to “U.S.. Department of State” and one made payable to “Monroe County Clerk.”