The Office of the Town Clerk is historical in its traditions, having served as a direct link between residents and their local government since biblical times. This office prides itself on having a friendly, relaxed and helpful atmosphere. We understand that the local government is a place that most directly affects people’s lives, and we are here to serve and assist you.
The Town Clerk’s office is also responsible for:
- Keeping minutes of all Town Board meetings which serve as the permanent, historic record of the Town
- Being the custodian of all Town records as well as the storage and disposition of active and inactive records
- Many duties related to billing and disbursing funds to the State, County, and local fiscal officers and also assists with state and internal audits
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Request (PDF)
- Issuing all permits/licenses including:
- Transfer Station Permits
- Dog Licenses
- Peddler Permits (PDF)
- Parking Permit for Persons with Disabilities (PDF)
- Marriage Licenses
* Please note an appointment is needed for a marriage license.
Please email cknowles@pawling.org for more information.
- Appointed Registrar of Vital Statistics and in this capacity keeps birth, death and marriage records, which are issued in the Town Clerk’s office
For information on obtaining Vital Records, please visit: The NYS Department of Vitals Website
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Helpful Links
Contact Us
Cheryl Knowles
Town Clerk
cknowles@pawling.org
Bridget Burns
Deputy Town Clerk
bburns@pawling.org
P. 845-855-5040
F. 845-855-0179
160 Charles Colman Blvd.
Pawling, NY 12564
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.