The Poughkeepsie Town Clerk’s Office serves as a vital administrative hub for the Town of Poughkeepsie, ensuring transparency, accessibility, and efficient municipal governance for local residents. As part of the town’s governmental structure, the Clerk’s Office is responsible for maintaining and safeguarding a wide range of official records, including town laws, meeting minutes, and vital statistics. It also plays a critical role in issuing a variety of licenses and permits, such as marriage licenses, dog licenses, and handicap parking permits. Known for fostering civic engagement, the office provides support for local elections by managing voter registration records and overseeing polling logistics within the town. The Clerk’s team is committed to customer service, striving to assist residents with timely and accurate information. As part of a broader effort to improve government transparency, the office offers direct online access to board agendas and recordings of town meetings. The Clerk also acts as Records Management Officer, ensuring historical documentation of town activity is professionally archived and available to the public. Embedded within the community, the Town Clerk’s Office helps maintain the smooth daily operation of municipal services with professionalism and care.

Key Services:

– Issuance of marriage licenses and certified copies
– Dog licensing and related documentation
– Handicap parking permit issuance
– Management of local election data and voter registration coordination
– Archiving and retrieval of official town records and minutes
– Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request handling
– Vendor permits and peddler licensing
– Notarial services for public documents
– Publication and maintenance of public notices and meeting agendas
– Custodianship of the Town Seal and official town documents