NO BURNING – March 15 – May 15
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has enacted a statewide ban on burning trash, eliminating burn barrels and open pits to incinerate waste. The ban does allow for some exceptions, including the burning of tree limbs and branches from May 15 through March 15 in towns with less than 20,000 people. Burn permits are not required. For questions regarding burning call the DEC at 845-256-3026 or visit their website at www.dec.ny.gov/regs/4261.html
Hunting and fishing licenses are issued during normal business hours. To renew a sporting license a current driver’s license is required. If applying for a hunting license for the first time, a hunter’s education certificate or previous proof of hunting must be presented. The fees vary depending upon the type of license being purchased.
For information on regulations and hunter education classes click below:
Anthony De Bonis – Dog Control Officer 845-489-6148
Pursuant to Article 7 of the Agriculture and Market Law, no person shall own or harbor a dog within the Town of Washington unless such dog is licensed. Such license shall be renewed annually at fees determined by the Town Board of the Town of Washington. The license is most important if your dog is missing from your property or picked up by a dog control officer. The tag enables us to match the dog and the owner.
The fees are as follows:
Dog licenses are to be renewed annually through the Town Clerk’s office. They may be renewed by mail or in person.
In the event of an enumeration, unlicensed dogs will be assessed an additional fee of $30.00.
The Town has contracted with the Dutchess County SPCA to house any dogs that have been picked up by the Dog Control Officer.
If your dog has been housed with the SPCA, before it can be released you must:
It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete the paperwork for a marriage license. Please arrive between 9:00 am and 12:00 noon or 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Appointments are not necessary.
A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. Each applicant must furnish acceptable proof of age and identification by submitting one of the following age related documents:
And one of the following identity related documents:
There is a twenty four hour waiting period from the time you obtain your marriage license until the time you are married. A marriage license is valid for 60 days, beginning 24 hours after it is issued.
Marriage License Worksheet – Complete this sample worksheet and bring it with you when you apply for a marriage license.
Getting Married in New York State
The cost of a marriage license is $40.00, which includes the issuance of a Certificate of Marriage Registration. This certificate is automatically sent by the issuing clerk to the applicants within 15 days after the completed license is returned by the officiant (person who performs the ceremony). It serves as notice that a record of the marriage is on file. Couples who do not receive a Certificate of Marriage Registration within four weeks of the wedding should contact the town or city clerk who issued the license.
Information regarding all previous marriages must be furnished in the application for a marriage license. This includes whether the former spouse or spouses are living and whether the applicants are divorced and if so, when, where and against whom the divorce or divorces were granted. A death certificate or certified copy of the decree of divorce or certificate of dissolution of marriage shall be required for each previous marriage. A copy of a Certificate of Dissolution can be obtained at the County Clerk’s Office in which it was filed; New York State makes this information available herehere.
A person’s last name (surname) does not automatically change upon marriage and neither party to the marriage is required to change his or her last name. The bride and groom need not take the same last name. One or both parties may elect to change the surname by which he or she wishes to be known after the marriage by entering the new name in the appropriate space provided on the marriage license.
The new name must consist of one of the following options:
The use of this option will provide a record of your change of name. The marriage certificate, containing the new name is proof that the use of the new name is lawful. The local Social Security Administration office should be contacted for your social security identification can reflect the name change. Your marriage license surname cannot be changed after the marriage ceremony.
On June 24, 2011, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law the Marriage Equality Act. The Law amends New York’s Domestic Relations Law in the following ways:
Any couple that meets current requirements for getting married in New York State is eligible to marry regardless of sex. More information on the requirements of getting married in New York State is available at http://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/marriage.htm.
Reserved parking for people with disabilities ensures safe and equal access to goods and services. We can assist you by issuing a parking permit in accordance with New York State Motor Vehicle Law. The application must be completed by the applicant and their physician. Temporary or permanent permits are issued according to the specifications of the physician. A New York State Driver’s License must be presented with the application.
For forms and additional information click below:
Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities
This completed form and your driver’s license must be presented to the clerk in the municipality in which you reside.
A reserved parking space for people with disabilities is a legal requirement, not just a courtesy. You can help support the law by parking in reserved spaces only if you have a permit, and only when the person who received the permit is actually in the vehicle.
The Town Clerk is the Records Access Officer for all Town records. Many town records are available for public review. A Freedom of Information Request may be submitted. The request should reasonably describe the records and you should provide sufficient detail to enable staff to locate the items.
The Town of Washington works very hard to ensure that FOIL requests are answered as quickly possible. If we are unable to immediately provide the information requested, a response will be sent within 5 business days whether we can grant or deny the request, or if more time is needed.
The town may charge up to twenty five cents per photocopy or the actual cost of reproduction, unless otherwise prescribed by statute. You have the right to inspect accessible records at no charge. The town is permitted to require payment for redacted copies of records. If portions of electronic records can be reasonably redacted electronically, prior to disclosure, no payment can be required.
Not all records are maintained electronically, and some records which are maintained electronically may not be available in a particular electronic format.
As the Town moves forward with its website, we will make every effort to have as much information available online as possible. Town Board Minutes are available online.
Location: 711 Route 343, Millbrook, NY 12545
Hours: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7:30 am – 4:00 pm. Last C & D load in time is 3:30 PM.
The facility is available to residents provided they have and display a current permit. All permits expire annually on June 30th. The permit fees are as follows:
Click here for complete details of all transfer station fees
Permits and punch cards may be purchased at the Town Clerk’s office or through the mail.
As required by New York State Law, the Town Clerk maintains an accurate accounting of all births and deaths that occur within the town. (Excluding the Village of Millbrook) This information is confidential and is never disclosed over the telephone.
Who is eligible to obtain a birth certificate copy?
Requirements: A letter of request may be submitted in person or through the mail. The written request must include the following information:
Identification:
One (1) of the following forms of valid photo-ID:
Death Transcripts: Burial Permits are issued to a funeral director for each burial or cremation.
Death certificates may be obtained by the parent, sibling or spouse of the deceased.
Other persons who have a:
Upon written request, a certified transcript of death (death certificate) will be provided for a fee of $10.00 per copy.
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We are able to provide copies of the following types of records for genealogy researchpurposes:
Birth Certificates – if on file for at least 75 years and the person whose name is on the birth certificate is known to be deceased.
Death Certificates – if on file for at least 50 years.
Marriage Certificates – if on file for at least 50 years and the bride and groom are both known to be deceased.
The time periods are waived for direct-line ancestor is a person in the direct line of descent, ie., the child, grandchild, great grandchild of the person whose record is requested.
The direct line ancestor applicant must provide the following:
Proof of their relationship of the person whose record they are requesting.
Proof of the death of the person whose birth certificate they are requesting.
Proof of the death of the bride and groom whose marriage certificate they are requesting.
The standard fee for a genealogy search is $22.00. This includes a three year search of the index, the retrieval and re-filing of the document and either a copy of the record or a no record report. When more than a three year search is requested the fee increases. The fee applies separately for each record requested. Processing a genealogy request generally takes between 3 and 14 business days.
Voter registration and absentee ballot forms are available at the Town Hall. Forms must be completed and returned directly to the Dutchess County Board of Elections. To contact Board of Elections please call 486-2473.
Elections are held at the Millbrook Fire House, located on Front St., Millbrook.
Primary Elections are 12 noon – 9:00 PM.
General Elections are from 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
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