Amherst, New York is known for its diverse population, its vibrant arts and culture scene, and its proximity to Niagara Falls. The City of Amherst is governed by a Mayor and a six-member City Council. The City Council is responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, and enacting local laws. The City Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Below are direct public records resources that can help you find the most up-to-date information. 
	
 
			
	
		
		
		- Town of Amherst
Directory of Amherst town records and information
 Municipal Building
 5583 Main Street
 Williamsville, NY 14221
 716.631.7000
 
		
		- Amherst Town Clerk
Town licenses, permits and public records
 Amherst Municipal Building (Upper Level)
 5583 Main St
 Williamsville, NY 14221
 Phone: (716) 631-7045
 
		
		- Town of Amherst Town Court
Town small claims,traffic, civil and criminal offenses
 400 John James Audubon Pkwy
 Amherst, NY 14228
 Phone: (716) 689-4200 
 
		
		- Town of Amherst Assessor's Office
Town real property assessments and property tax information
 Amherst Municipal Building
 5583 Main St
 Williamsville, NY 14221
 Phone: (716) 631-7038 
 
		
		- Amherst Police Department
Law enforcement and public safety
 500 John James Audubon Pkwy
 Amherst, NY 14228
 Phone: (716) 689-1311
 
		
		- Amherst Central Fire Alarm
Fire and rescue safety
 500 John James Audubon Pkwy
 Amherst, NY 14228
 Phone: (716) 689-1212
 
		
		- Amherst Museum
Town exhibits, collections and historical information
 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd
 Amherst, NY 14228
 Phone: (716) 689-1440
 Fax: (716) 689-1409
 Email: amherstmuseum@gmail.com 
 
		
		- Amherst, U.S. Census
Population demographic information
 
		
		- Amherst New York Official Criminal History Background Check
Resource for qualifying employers to search criminal records of potential employees
 4 Tower Place Albany, NY 12203-3764
 Amherst town and statewide
 Phone: 518-485-7675
 
		
		- Amherst New York Criminal and Civil Cases
Search criminal, divorces records and other civil matters
 25 Beaver Street
 New York, N.Y. 10004
 212-428-2100
 
		
		- Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Quick search for missing children, sex offenders, Amber alerts, records and more public information
 
		
		- Amherst New York Inmate Search
Information and inmate lookup
 NYS Department of Correctional Services
 1220 Washington Ave Building 2, New York 12226-2050
 Amherst townwide and statewide
 Phone:(518) 457-8126
 
		
    
     
     
What is the process for someone who is arrested in Amherst, Erie County, New York to go through the jail and court system?
If you get arrested in Amherst, Erie County, New York, you would go to the Erie County Holding Center. You would then appear in court at the Erie County Hall of Justice.
What publicly accessible records can be obtained from the Amherst, Erie County, New York Library?
You can find public records in the Amherst, Erie County, New York Library. The library has a wide variety of public records, including birth, death, marriage, and divorce records, as well as property records, court records, and other government documents.
Where is the nearest fingerprinting office located in Amherst, Erie County, New York?
The Amherst, Erie County, New York fingerprinting office is located at the Amherst Police Department.
What are the requirements for obtaining vital records from Amherst, Erie County, New York, and what information is provided in the records?
The procedures to obtain Amherst, Erie County, New York vital records are as follows:
1. Visit the Erie County Clerk's Office.
2. Request the vital records you need.
3. Provide proof of identity and payment for the records.
4. Wait for the records to be processed and mailed to you.
The vital records available from the Erie County Clerk's Office include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees. All of these records include the address of the individual listed on the record.