The City of Van Buren City Clerk’s Office is responsible for the following information:

• Public Records such as Ordinances, Resolutions, and City Council Minutes passed during City Council Meetings.
• Regular City Council Meetings are held every third Monday evening at 7:00 P.M.
• Cost for copies is .25 per page.
• Business Licenses for all operating businesses within the city limits of Van Buren.
• Fees depend on nature of business and how many employees the business has.
• Dog Licenses for all dogs owned within the city limits of Van Buren.
• Fees for dog licenses are $5.00 per dog and can also be purchased at Hubbs Animal Clinic or Pointer Trail Animal Clinic for the same price.
• Garage Sales Permits for all garage sales held within the city limits of Van Buren OR whose signs will be placed in the city limits of Van Buren.
• Each address is allowed two garage sales per calendar year (Jan 1- Dec 31).
• Each garage sale occurrence can be up to three days in duration and at a cost of $5.00 per day.
• Each address is allowed a FREE garage sale the weekend of 64 Galore in which you do NOT have to apply for a permit or pay for one.
  

We are open 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday – Thursday, and 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Friday, with the offices closing from 12:00 P.M. to 1:00 P.M. for lunch. Call us at (479) 474-8936 or drop by the City Clerk’s Office in the Municipal Complex. Anyone in the office can provide the needed information. Some charges may apply.

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