The Town Clerk

Office of the Town Clerk

Town Clerk:	Yolanda D. Cappelli
Deputy Clerk:	Lauren DeSalvo
Deputy 2:	Elain Abraham Rigo

25 Sybil's Crossing,
Kent Lakes, New York 10512

Phone: 845-225-2067
Fax: 845-306-5282
Email: lcappelli@townofkentny.gov

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Summer Hours
June 2nd - September 5th, 2008
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Formation of a Lake Committee

The Town of Kent is forming a Lake Committee to address lake management issues and opportunities within the Town of Kent .
Anyone who is interested in representing their lake community and becoming a member of the Lake Committee should contact Lou Tartaro at Kent Town Hall 225-3943.

Description of Responsibilities and Services

Custodian of all town records.

Under New York State law, the Town Clerk is responsible for maintaining the custody of all public records for the Town including book minutes of board meetings.

Copies of town records are available for a fee of 25 cents per page.
An Access to Records form must be filed with the town clerk.

MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses are issued for a fee of $40.00.
Applicants must submit two documentary forms for date of birth. Appointments are suggested.
There is a 24-hour waiting period from the exact time the license is issued until the ceremony may take place and the license is valid for 60 days.
This license may be used within New York State only. A booklet entitled “Getting Married in New York State” explains the procedure and requirements for a marriage license and may be obtained in the Town Clerk’s office.
For additional information contact the clerk’s office.
In addition to marriage licenses, death certificates and birth certificates are also filed in this office.
Certified copies of the above mentioned are $10.00 each

DOG LICENSES

Dog licenses may be obtained for a fee of $5.00 for male neutered, female spayed dogs. The fee is $13.00 for unneutered male and unspayed female dogs. There is no fee for exemption classification (guide dog, war dog, police dog, work dog, or a service dog).

All dogs three months or older must have proof of a rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian or a certificate stating why the life of the dog would be endangered by the vaccine.
A pamphlet entitled “Love Me? License Me! is available in the Town Clerk’s office.

CONSERVATION LICENSES

Licenses (fishing, hunting, etc.) are issued each year and run from September 1st. to August 31st.
Proof of eligibility is required for hunting licenses.
NYCDEP Public Access Permits are available.

Click here for the NY State Dept. of Environmental Conservation website

List of Permits available from the Town Clerk's Office

Burning Permit
Permits are issued free to homeowners only.

Disabled Parking Permits
Applications are available and must be completed by physician.

Peddler's Permits- $150.00.

Dog Control Officer

Kathy Hamilton : 845-228-0199

When calling please leave your name, phone number and a brief message.

The Local Law concerning dogs provides that all dogs must receive rabies shots and be legally licensed by the age of four months. An owner must leash his dog if off the property and the dog must be under the control of a responsible person.

Loud or incessant barking is considered a nuisance. Harrassment by a dog is also a violation.

All dogs must have adequate shelter, food and water. Female dogs in heat must be confined in a protective enclosure on the confines of the owner.

The enforcement of the local law is achieved though the observation of the violation by the authorities or through the deposition on the complaint before the Dog Officer and Town Justice.

Dog bites must be reported to the Dog Control Officer because of the danger of rabies.

The Town of Kent