NYS Vital Statistics
For New York State Vital records please visit the state web site at http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/vr.htm.
Permits, Licenses, Transcripts, and Records
Birth Certificates
Births occurring in the Town of Stony Point are filed here. To record a birth and obtain a birth certificate:
• Certificate form completed by parents, doctor or midwife.
• Completed certificate delivered to Clerk's Office.
• Registrar or Deputy Registrar signs, dates, and files certificate.
• Official Birth Certificate is mailed to parents.
Birth Transcripts
Legal equivalent to an original Birth Certificate that is available to parents, children, lawful representatives, or anyone who presents a court order. The application requires identification and information pertinent to the birth. There is a $10 fee.
Death Certificates
Deaths occurring in the Town of Stony Point are filed here. To record a death and obtain a death certificate:
• Information normally collected and brought in by funeral director.
• Registrar or Deputy Registrar verifies, signs and dates certificate and issues burial permit.
• If remains are to be cremated, a cremation number must be obtained from Medical Examiner's office and
recorded on the certificate.
Death Transcripts
Death transcripts are available to a surviving spouse, parent, or adult child of the decedent. Transcripts are also available to funeral directors or anyone who can demonstrate legal right or claim. There is a $10 fee, however one transcript is free at the time of death if the decedent was a veteran.
Genealogy Records
Town of Stony Point genealogy records of births, deaths, and marriages begin in 1881. A basic fee of $10 covers a search and uncertified copy or notification of no record. Submit completed application (NYS Form DOH-1562, available at Clerk's Office), with fee to the Clerk's Office. If more than three years must be searched, the fee may increase; there is a complete schedule on the application form.
Marriage License
• Must be obtained at least 24 hours, but not more than 60 days before marriage.
• $40 fee - Blood test not required in New York State.
• Certified copy of birth certificate required.
• Driver's license or passport required for each party.
• Parental consent form required for persons less than 18 years of age. Court order required for persons 16 and under.
• If divorced, certified copy of divorce decree required.
• If widow or widower, death certificate required.
• License to be signed and returned to Clerk after marriage.
• Copy of license kept by Clerk - $10 charge for duplicate if original is lost.
• Returned license indexed under both original surnames with date of marriage.
• Marriage certificate sent to couple, photocopy kept on file.
• Active members of armed forces receive free marriage transcript with certificate.
Marriage Transcripts
Legal equivalent to an original Certificate of Marriage that is available to the bride, groom or legal representative. The application requires identification and information pertinent to the marriage. There is a $10 fee. NOTE: Marriages are recorded where the original license was issued, which may or may not be where the marriage itself occurred.
Licenses and Permits
• Bingo/Games of Chance Licenses
• Boat Launch Permit
• Christmas Tree Sales
• DEC Fish & Game Licenses
• Dog License
• Handicapped Parking Permit
• Mobile Home Park Permit
• Peddler's License
• Sanitation Permit
• Towing Permit
Bingo & Games of Chance Licenses
Eligible organizations (religious, charitable, volunteer or veteran) first obtain a State identification number by submitting form BC-1A (for Bingo) or form GC-1A (for Games of Chance) to:
New York State Racing and Wagering Board, 1 Empire State Plaza, Suite 1201, Albany NY 12223-1151.
After an identification number is obtained, an organization submits a license application to the Town Clerk. The license fee is $25 for Games of Chance and $18.75 for Bingo for each date on which games are to be conducted. Statements of proceeds from games must be filed with the Town Clerk within one week of the event. This process takes several weeks, as Police and Fire Inspectors must verify the safety of premises to be used before approval is granted. All required forms are available from the Town Clerk.
Boat Launch Permits – Seasonal & Daily
Seasonal Permits are obtained at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Resident Permit - applicant must present proof of residency (current NY State driver’s license) and current boat registration, both in the same name. The cost is $100 (kayaks, canoes, non-motorized rowboats are free – jet ski’s are charged per trailer with a maximum of two per trailer). The permit expires at the closing of Clark Park each year.
Non-Resident Permit – applicant must present current driver’s license and boat registration, both in the same name. The cost is $300 and the permit expires at the closing of Clark Park each year.
Daily Permits are obtained at the office at Clark Park.
Resident Permit – applicant must present proof of residency (current NY State driver’s license) and current boat registration, both in the same name. The cost is $10 (kayaks, canoes, non-motorized rowboats are free – jet skis are charged per trailer with a maximum of two per trailer). The permit expires at the closing of Clark Park each day.
Non-Resident Permit – applicant must present current driver’s license and boat registration, both in the same name. The cost is $15 and the permit expires at the closing of Clark Park each day.
Christmas Tree Sales – see form
DEC Fish and Game Licenses
Hunting & fishing license requirements are set by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Licenses may be obtained from the Town Clerk.
Dog License
All dogs over the age of four (4) months harbored by Town of Stony Point residents must be licensed by the Town Clerk. To obtain a new dog license:
• Owner must furnish proof of rabies vaccination, and verification if claiming dog has been spayed or neutered.
• All original documents are returned to the dog owner.
License fees:
• Unaltered male or female: $15.00
• Neutered male or spayed female: $7.00
The above fees include a $4.50 local fee. The owner receives a printed license with identically numbered metal tag for dog. The license is filed with the New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets, with a copy kept on file in the Town Clerk's Office. Contact the Town Clerk to replace lost or worn tags; there is a $2.00 fee, and the new tags are mailed from the State within 4-6 weeks. Dog licenses must be renewed annually; the expiration date appears on the license.
Handicapped Parking Permit
Available to New York State residents with permanent or temporary disabilities, as certified by a licensed physician. Applications are available from the Town Clerk (if requested, applications may also be mailed). Forms also available at http://www.nysdmv.state.ny.us.forms.htm. Look for form 664.1. The application must be filled out by both the applicant and the applicant's licensed physician. A recent letter from the applicant's physician may be accepted in lieu of physician's portion of the application. Letters or applications signed by chiropractors are not currently acceptable to the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Applicant must show driver’s license when applying for a permit. Permanent Permits are good for 5-year period. Temporary Permits are good for up to 6 months, at the discretion of physician. There is no charge for the original permit, but there is a $2 state mandated fee for any license that is lost or stolen more than twice. Temporary renewal requires a new application or letter from physician.
Mobile Home Park Permit
All mobile (manufactured) home applications are sent to Park owners in November, returnable by January 1 of the next year. The fee is $10 per home. (See Form)
Peddler's License
A $1500 bond and $75 fee are required. If a vehicle is used, there is an additional $100 fee. Application forms may be obtained from the Town Clerk. Completed application forms must include 3 passport-sized photos of the applicant. Names and addresses of two personal references must be supplied. The applicant must be fingerprinted by the Stony Point Police Department. The license is issued after receipt of fingerprints, reference replies, bond and fee. Copies are sent to the Police Department and filed in the Town Clerk's office. A peddler's license is valid until year’s end only for the specific purpose for which it was issued. Licenses may be subject to site restrictions. (See Form)
Sanitation Permit
A refuse license is required for any person or firm engaged in business of collecting, removing and/or transporting refuse in Town of Stony Point. Applications may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office. Applications must be completed and returned to the Town Clerk. Applicants must provide proof of insurance coverage for automobile, general liability, Worker's Compensation, and NYS Disability. The license costs $100, and it is valid for a calendar year, January 1st to December 31st with maintenance of proof of insurance as outlined above. There is an additional administrative fee of $50 for each carter. (See Form)
Towing Permit – see forms.
Applications for Town Board Legislation
• Sewer Extension Application – see form
• Special Use Permit – see form
Fees:
$1500 – cell towers
$250 – all other cases
Plus cost of publication of public hearing notice in all cases
• Zone Change Application
Submit a petition to amend zoning map together with a $100 application fee, plus $30 an acre or a portion thereof for each acre of land affected. The publication cost of the notice of public hearing will be charged to the applicant.
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