In Somers, the job of the tax collector is to enforce the collection of taxes imposed by the town. It strives to maintain a customer-friendly office that is devoted to serving the public. If residents are paying bills via mail, they can write a check. If they are paying in person, they may use a money order, bank check or personal check - except for delinquent motor vehicle taxes- major credit cards except American Express and cash. For a small user fee, residents may also pay their taxes online using a credit card or debit card.
The Somers town clerk is the keeper of records in the town. In this office, there is an emphasis on providing information that is accurate, timely and is provided in a courteous manner. The town clerk's office is responsible for the recording of all land records, birth, marriage and death records, maps and more. The Somers town clerk's office is also a Federal passport agency processing center.