Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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The leash and scooper laws are local laws under the Town of Bethlehem and are in the Code of the Town of Bethlehem.Town Clerk
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The fee for a marriage license is $40. The license is valid for 60 days following a 24-hour waiting period. Divorce decrees must be an original or certified copy.Town Clerk
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To find out how to obtain one, please visit https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/decals.
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The office is open for assistance Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and reopens from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., closed on holidays.
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Staff in the town clerk's office are notary publics. A person must bring proof of identification (driver's license, passport, or other forms of identification) to get a document notarized. There are fees for this service.Town Clerk
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Yes, the dog must have a current license. The dog park is available to Town of Bethlehem residents only.Town Clerk
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You and your healthcare provider can complete the application form MV-664.1. If the doctor gives a prescription slip with diagnosis, the form can be filled out at our office for issuance of permit.
You also can have your healthcare provider complete a statement on their letterhead. The statement must describe the disabling condition and verify that the disability qualifies according to the law. Bring the form or statement to our office.
If you have a New York driver's license, you will also need to present the license when obtaining the permit at the office.
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A mail-in form can be picked up at either the town clerk’s office, on the table outside our office in the hallway or online on the Albany County web site. The form is to be completed and mailed to Albany County Board of Elections at the address specified on the form.
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The application form can be picked up at either the town clerk’s office, on the table outside our office in the hallway or online on the Albany County web site. The form is to be completed and mailed to Albany County Board of Elections at the address specified on the form.
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A FOIL request can be submitted to the town clerk for access to town records. Historical record information is available on the town clerk's and historian's webpages of this site. You can also email.Town Clerk
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The license is a yearly fee. You will receive a notification in the mail for renewals. See the fees associated with obtaining a dog license.Town Clerk
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A dog must be licensed beginning at four months of age according to the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Every dog, regardless of age, owned or harbored in New York State for longer than 30 days, must be licensed in the town, city, or village where the dog is being harbored.Town Clerk
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Exotic pets must be registered with the town clerk by April 1 of each year. See the Reporting Wild Animals for information regarding this regulation.Town Clerk
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You will need two forms of identification, a driver’s license or picture ID and certified or original birth document. You will also need any divorce decrees for any previous marriages. Divorce decrees must be an original or certified copy.
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Please visit the Albany County Board of Elections website or call their offices at 518-487-5060 for the most current information.
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The appropriate fee, spay/neuter certificate (if applicable), proof of rabies vaccination signed by a licensed veterinarian and, if applicable, proof of exemption status.Town Clerk
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The person wishing to obtain a certificate of residency must provide proof of residency one year in New York State and six months in Albany County. The proof can be a New York driver’s license issued more than one year ago, car registration issued more than one year ago, high school transcript, bank statement, or other proof. One form should be a picture identification.
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We accept either cash or check.Town Clerk