Frequently Asked Questions
 

Where do I get a marriage license?

Marriage licenses are state licenses and are obtained from any town clerk's office, city clerk's office or county clerk's office. The Town of Salina Clerk's Office issues marriage licenses.

Where do I get my dog licensed if I live in the Village of Liverpool?

Dog licenses are obtained from the Town of Salina Clerk's Office.

What do I recycle?

You can obtain up-to-date recycling information from OCRRA.

Where do I get town, county and school tax information for my home in the Village of Liverpool?

The Town of Salina provides this information to you.

When are Village tax bills due?

Village tax bills are due, without penalty, during the month of June.

How do I log a complaint?

Complaint forms can be downloaded, printed, and submitted to the Village Clerk’s Office.

Where do I register to vote for Village Elections?

Register to vote at the Onondaga County Clerk's Office.

When is the village election held and where do I go to vote?

Village elections are always the third Tuesday in June. Voting for Village elections is held in the Village Meeting Room at 310 Sycamore Street.

What do my village taxes pay for?

Village taxes pay for the services residents receive from the Village. These expenses are outlined in the Village Budget and Five-Year Forecast.

What day of the week is trash collected? What day are recyclables picked up?

Trash is collected on Tuesdays and recyclables are picked up on Wednesdays. For complete information on trash and yard waste, see theDPW page.

Where are stickers for trash sold?

Stickers are sold at Nichols' Supermarket, in the Village.

What stickers do I need for large items?

Orange Stickers are used for larger items. Orange stickers are 30# stickers and green stickers are 15# stickers. For a partial list of items and how many stickers they use, see the DPW page.

How do I dispose of items that have Freon in them?

Contact OCCRA at 453-2866.

When is yard waste picked up?

Yard waste is picked up on the first and third Thursday of each month from April to the first of October. See complete details on the DPW page.       

When is there someone at the Police Station?
The Police Clerk is in the Station Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. There are Police Officers working 24 hours a day but they are usually on patrol and not in the Station.

How do I get in contact with the Chief of Police?
The Chief of Police is usually available at the Liverpool Police Department on Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Individuals can respond to the PD, call him at 457-0722 ext 5 or e-mail him at ChiefofPolice@villageofliverpool.org.  

How do I get in contact with an Officer when the Police Clerk is not in?
In a non-emergency situation, you can contact the Liverpool Police by dialing 435-2333 or 457-0722.

At what age can I take my child out of their car seat?
Children under 4 years of age must be seated in a Federally Approved Child Safety Seat attached to the car with a seat belt.

Who must be buckled in a vehicle?
All front seat occupants and all passengers under 16 years of age anywhere in the car.

Who is required to where a bicycle helmets when biking or blading?
In Onondaga County everyone under 18 years of age is required to wear a helmet when  biking or blading. 

Can I obtain a handicap parking permit at the Village Police Station?
Yes, the Liverpool Police can issue a handicap parking permit to Village of Liverpool residents.  Please complete an Application for License Plates or Parking Permits for Persons with Severe Disabilities form.

How long is the Handicap Parking Permit good for?
A temporary Handicap Parking Permit is good for six months.  A permanent Handicap Parking Permit is good for up to five years.

How do I obtain a copy of Police Report or Accident Report?
Respond to the Liverpool Police Department on Monday through Friday between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.

Does the Liverpool Police Department do fingerprinting for Liquor Licenses, Bonding, Jobs or Adoptions?
The Liverpool Police will fingerprint Village residents or merchants for the above. The Liverpool Police will also do child fingerprinting. The prints are given to the parent.

Who is the Liverpool PBA President?
Sgt. Michael Manns is the PBA President and Officer Michael Lemm is the treasurer.

When was Liverpool settled?

1794 by salt boilers, It was incorporated in 1830.

Does the Liverpool Village, Historian’s Office or Museum need volunteers?

Absolutely. Please call 451-7091.

When is the museum open?

Thursdays 6-8 P.M.; 2^nd and 4^th Saturday of the month 12:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

How did Liverpool get its name?

Nobody knows for sure. We probably named it after Liverpool, England where salt was also manufactured and shipped.

How old is my house?

The Historian's Office or museum has maps, tax records, directories and information about people that can help you figure it out.

I might have ancestors buried in Liverpool. How can I find out?

There is one cemetery in the village, located on Tulip Street between 5^th and 6^th Streets. It was moved to that site from Johnson Park in 1847. The historians’ office has cemetery records, obituaries, and other information about Liverpool people.

What unusual industry supported many Liverpool people?

Willow Weaving!! Around 1900, Liverpool weavers produced 360,000 laundry baskets alone—three-quarters of all the laundry baskets sold in the United States. Liverpool willow weavers also made other kinds of baskets in their yards. Many of these barns are sill standing. You can visit the Liverpool Willow Museum during the summer on Saturdays and Sundays from 2–4 P.M., on the grounds of the Gleason house, 314 Second Street.