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Town Clerk/RECEIVER OF TAXES
Duties & Responsibilities
- Licensing/certificates/permits - The town clerk prepares many types of licensing to include, marriage, dog, death, hunting, fishing, and recycling
- Resident Services- The town clerk prepares and files marriage licenses, death certificates, dog licenses, burn permits, recycling permits, sporting licenses also Notary Public services
- Town Filing Officer - The town clerk must file in the office of the State Comptroller a copy of the Code of Ethics
- Town Recording Management Officer - The town clerk must attend all meetings of the town board and keep a complete and accurate record of the proceedings of each meeting
- Town Records Management Officer - The Town Clerk’s office is designated by state law as the Records Management Officer. Maintaining custody of all records, Ordinances, Local Laws, books and papers
Town Clerk Services
- Dog License - The application shall be accompanied by the license fee and a certificate of rabies vaccination. Proof of neutering or spaying is also required.
- Fishing and Hunting License - Fees vary according to type of license. A hunting certificate is needed to purchase a hunting licensee. Information is available at the Town Clerk Office
- Handicap Placards - Handicap parking stickers can only be obtained at the Town Clerk’s office if you are a resident of Red Hook. An application needs to be completed by both the resident and medical physician. One handicap placard per person. No fee is required.
- Marriage License - A marriage license can be obtained Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. There is a $40 fee (cash or check only) and the license is valid for 60 days. A valid picture ID, birth certificate and a divorce decree must be shown. An example of picture ID; a driver’s license or passport.
- Notary Service - The Town Clerk’s office offers free notary service during normal business hours.
- Recycling Permits - Recycling Permits are for Red Hook residents only. The recycling center is open Wednesday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Information is available in the Town Clerk’s office.
Recycling Stickers & Dog Licenses
- Dog License - Enclose all information ( current rabies info) with self addressed stamped envelope with license fee, and the clerk’s office will mail back a dog tag and a copy of the completed license.
- Resident Recycling Sticker Information - Please include a self addressed stamped envelope along with name, address, telephone number, license plate number and $15 for one vehicle and additional $3 for second vehicle sticker.
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Deanna Cochran
Town Clerk and Tax Receiver
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Jackie Fenaroli
Interim Deputy Town Clerk
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Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes
Physical Address
7340 S Broadway
Red Hook, NY 12571
Phone: 845-758-4606 or
845-758-4607Fax: 845-758-0492
Hours
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.