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 Ann Garris
Town Clerk
Town of Carmel
60 McAlpin Ave.
Mahopac, NY 10541
Telephone: (845) 628-1500
Fax: (845) 628-7434
Office Hours:
Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
MARRIAGE LICENSES
Prospective bride and groom must schedule an appointment with the Town Clerk's office for a marriage license.
They must appear together to apply for a license, at least 24 hours before the wedding, but no more than 60 days
in advance. Bring a certified copy of Birth Certificate, Social Security Card, photo I.D. (driver's license, non-driver's
license, passport), divorce papers, if any. The fee is $40 payable by cash or check. Call for appointment: 628-1500
DOG LICENSES
All dogs over the age of four months must be licensed. The fee is $15.50 for a male or female dog and $7.50 for a
dog that has been spayed or neutered. Resident must complete application and submit copy of rabies vaccination
certificate and spaying or neutering certificate, if applicable, with appropriate fee to Town Clerk's office.
Applications may only be accepted from residents of the Town of Carmel which encompasses the Hamlets of Carmel, Mahopac and Mahopac Falls.
COPIES OF MARRIAGE, BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATES
Copies of vital records for those individuals who were born, died or obtained their marriage license in the Town of
Carmel are on file in the Clerk's office. Birth records can only be issued to the person if over the age of 18 and/or
parents named in the document. Death certificates may be issued to members of the immediate family. Marriage
records may only be issued to persons named in the document. These records may be applied for in person with
the applicant providing photo I.D., or through the mail with a notarized signature. The fee is $10 per certified copy.
REGISTERING TO VOTE
U.S. citizens 18 years of age and older are eligible to vote provided they are properly registered. Voter registration
is done by mail or in person at the Putnam Board of Elections, 1 Geneva Dr, Brewster, N.Y. 10509. 845-278-6970.
ELECTION WORKERS
Each year the Putnam Co. Board of Elections appoints and trains election workers to work at the town polling
locations. If you are interested in working at the polls for Primary or General Elections please contact the Putnam Board of Elections, 1 Geneva Dr, Brewster, N.Y. 10509. 845-278-6970.
OBTAINING A HANDICAPPED PARKING PERMIT
Applications for residents in the Town of Carmel are available from the Town Clerk's Office and must be completed
by the applicant and his or her physician. The application is then returned to the office with the applicant's NYS
Driver's License or non-driver's photo I.D. The permit is issued for a period of up to five years. The permit is valid
in any handicapped parking space in New York State and is recognized in most other states as well. Permit
applications may also be downloaded from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicle's Web Site at www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/mv6641-mv6643.pdf.
HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
New York State Conservation Licenses may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office. Hunters should bring their
driver's license and either an old hunting license or a hunter education certificate when applying. Old backtags are
not valid proof of eligibility. No certification is necessary for fishing licenses. The fee varies according to license type.
COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS, LOCAL LAWS, ETC.
Copies of Local Government Records are available at Town Hall for a fee of 25 cents per page. Zoning,
Subdivision of Land and other Town Laws and Ordinances are also available for viewing or purchase at the Clerk's office.
TOWN BOARD MEETINGS
The Town Clerk records the Minutes of all Regular and Special Meetings and Public Hearings of the Town Board.
The Official Minutes are permanent, historical records of the motions and resolutions presented and considered by
vote of the five member legislative body. The Minutes of the proceedings are available in hard copy at the Town
Clerk's Office, Reed Library and Mahopac Library. Copies will be made available at Town Hall.
Work Sessions are also held by the Town Board and open to the public; however, no motions or resolutions are considered at these meetings.
See the Town Board Meetings calendar .
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUESTS/ PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECORDS
Persons wishing to access government records may request same through the Town Clerk who is the Record
Access Officer of the Town of Carmel. Requests may be made in person, by mail to the Town Clerk, 60 McAlpin
Avenue, Mahopac, NY, 10541 or e-mail at amg@ci.carmel.ny.us. Applicable fees will be charged for copying
and/or postage. Any questions relative to accessing public information should be addressed to Town Clerk Ann
Garris or Deputy Clerk Phyllis Bourges at 845-628-1500. An Application for Public Access to Records is available for download HERE or a letter of request may be submitted.
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