Town Clerk's Office

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Official town documents are kept in this office and are available to the public. These include minutes to all Town Board meetings, various commission meetings, agreements, resolutions, Town Code and Local Laws. The vital statistics or records of births, deaths, marriages occurring in Crawford are also filed through this office.

This office issues marriage licenses, hunting and fishing licenses, burning permits and dog licenses as well as handicap parking permits, and takes reservations for the senior/community center, and park pavilions.

Marriage Licenses

  • Both parties must be over 18. 
  • Fee: $40.00 
  • Each party must bring in two forms of ID (one a picture ID & one raised, sealed birth certificate) 
  • Both applicants must come in person.
  • Any previously married persons must provide for each subsequent marriage, a death certificate, or certified copy of divorce papers, whichever is applicable. 
  • The license is valid for 60 days after the intial 24 hour waiting period. If a party to the marriage is active U.S. military, the solemnization period may be extended to 180 calendar days. The applicant must provide proof to the issuing clerk at the time of application.
  • Email all applicable documentation to [email protected]   We will then set up an appointment for you to come in during our hours of Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:00pm. 

One Day Marriage Officiant License

  • Applicant must apply for officiant license with the same town clerk as where the marriage license was issued
  • Fee: $25.00
  • Must be 18 years old
  • License is limited to the specific couple identified in application
  • License expires on the date the couple is married or their marriage license expires, whichever occurs first. 

Death Certificates & Birth Certificates

  • If the person died or was born in Crawford, the certificate will be on file in this office.
  • Copies are available to the next of kin at $10.00 per certified copy. 

Dog Licenses

  • Dogs over four months old must be licensed.
  • Proof of current rabies vaccination and proof of spaying/neutering (if applicable) must be provided. 
  • Fee is $8.00 for spayed/neutered dog, $14.00 for a dog that has not been spayed/neutered. 
  • License must be renewed every year. 
  • Must apply for kennel permit with Planning Board when more than three dogs over the age of six months are on the premises.

CATS – Spay/Neuter Certificates

  • The Town partners with Will Spay Pets and The Animal Rights Alliance to offer a low cost cat spay/neuter program for Crawford residents. 
  • Certificates are available in this office at a cost of $25.00 each and can be used at any of the TARA locations. 

Conservation Licenses

  • Must be 16 (special requirements for younger ages) 
  • Must have required hunter education courses (not required for Fishing License) 
  • Must produce a NYS Driver's License or a NYS Non-Driver's ID 
  • Fees vary depending on type of license 

Handicap Parking Permits

  • For a permanent condition, you must submit a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles application (available at our office) which has been completed by a physician. 
  • For a temporary condition, you must submit a NYS Department of Motor Vehicles application (available at our office) which has been completed by a physician stating expected date of recovery. Temporary permits can be issued for up to 6 months. 

Handicapped Parking Permit Application: Download Link

Park Reservations - Pavilions

  • Pine Bush and Bullville 
  • Call Town Clerk's Office for Information - (845) 744-2020 

You must call and reserve your date before filling out the park reservations form, do not mail in without calling, or your date will not be guaranteed.

Park Reservation Form: Download Link

Peddler's Permit Application

  • Must be 18 and  application is subject to a background check  (30 day minimum turnaround - please plan accordingly)
  • Call  Jessica Kempter, the Town Clerk for Information - (845) 744-2020 
  • $100 non-refundable application fee 

Peddlers Permit Application Form: Download Link

Food Truck Application

  • Must be 18 and applicaiton is subject to a background check (30 day minimum turnaround - please plan accordingly)
  • Annual Fee: $500; 1 Day: $75; 2 Days: $125; 3 Days: $175
  • Call  Jessica Kempter, the Town Clerk for Information - (845) 744-2020

Food Truck & Peddlers Permit Application Form: Download Link

Records Access Officer - FOIL

The Town Clerk is responsible for all Freedom of Information requests (FOIL). The Police Department handles their own FOIL's. Fees are $.25 per copy.  (We encourage you to speak to the department you are querying first to be sure a FOIL request is necessary.)

The amended Freedom of Information Law, which took effect on January 1, 1978, gives you the right of access to many public records.  The Town of Crawford has adopted regulations governing when, where, and how you can see public records. The regulations can be seen at all places where records are kept.  According to these regulations, records can be seen and copied at: Crawford Town Hall, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY  12566.

The following officials will help you to exercise your right to access:

Records Access Officer – TOWN

Jessica Kempter, Town Clerk, 121 State Route 302,Pine Bush, NY  12566 845-744-2020 or [email protected]

Records Access Officer – POLICE DEPT.

845-744-3300 or [email protected]

Records APPEAL Officer 

If you are denied access to a record, you may appeal to the following person:

Richard Mahon, Record Appeals Officer, 121 State Route 302, Pine Bush, NY  12566 845-625-3280 or [email protected]

FOIL Request Form: Download Link 

Senior/Community Center Reservations

  • Call Town Clerk's Office for Information - (845) 744-2020 

You must submit your rental contract with a deposit to hold your rental date.  Many of the rental details are available in the contract link below.
Crawford Community Center Contract: Download Link - Updated 07/2023