Town Clerk
Desiree Potvin, Town Clerk
Susan Vrana, Deputy Town Clerk, Deputy Registrar
Michele Zwicker , Records Management Clerk

About Our Department
he Office of Town Clerk is a diversified position with many duties and responsibilities that are contained mainly in Section 30 N.Y.S. Town Law. Basically, the Town Clerk is the legal custodian of all town records, and therefore, is also the town's Records Management Officer responsible for the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive Records Management Program. She is the town's Licensing Agent, responsible for issuing all conservation licenses (fishing, hunting, trapping, etc.), dog licenses, marriage licenses, peddler's permits, handicapped parking permits, and other licenses mandated by various state and local laws.

The Town Clerk must also complete and accurately record the proceedings of each Town Board Meeting. In addition, the Woodbury Town Clerk serves as Registrar of Vital Statistics, recording and maintaining files on all births and deaths; and Records Access Officer, the officer who accepts and processes FOIL (Freedom of Information) Requests. She is also a Notary Public. Her position is elected and carries a four year term.

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get copies of records of interest in the Town?
A written request must be submitted for access to records. A form is available for your convenience. Copies of all paper records cost $.25 per copy. Copies of video tape recordings can also be obtained, however, the cost will vary.

Must I license my dog, and, if so, how can I do so?
All dogs in New York State, at least four months of age, must be licensed. Since Orange County has been declared a “rabies-free county,” a dog license can not be issued without proof the dog has an up-to-date rabies vaccination. The fee is $15.50 for dogs not spayed/neutered, and $7.50 for dogs that are. Proof of spaying/neutering must be submitted to the Clerk's office before the discount can be given. If a dog is licensed as a result of enumeration, a $5.00 fee is added. Licenses range from one to three years in length.

How can I place a message on Channel 22 (Woodbury Community Channel)?
You can submit your message in writing to the Town Clerk's Office. The Channel is available for non-profit organizations only and can be seen only by households in Woodbury that have cable television and that also have telephone numbers beginning with 928-.

What is needed to obtain a marriage license?
Both the bride-to-be and groom-to-be must be present when applying for a marriage license. The fee is $40.00. It must be obtained at least 24 Hours prior to the ceremony and is valid for 60 days. A driver's license or passport and a certified birth certificate, must be presented as well as all final divorce papers (if applicable). An appointment is needed to obtain a marriage license. Once an appointment is made, the license will be issued while the couple waits about 10 minutes. After the marriage is complete, the couple will receive an original marriage certificate from the Town Clerk by mail. Each additional certified copy costs $10.00. An appointment is required.

Where can I register to vote?
The Town Clerk's Office has applications for voter registration. The Office also has the necessary paper work to apply for absentee ballots for both primary and general elections.

How can I obtain a hunting or fishing license?
Proof of hunter safety must be presented when applying for a hunting license. If the applicant also wants an archery stamp, proof of the successful completion of a bow hunter safety course is required. Proof of NYS residency must also be presented, or higher out-of-state fees must be charged. Only proof of residency is required to purchase a fishing license. All fees for hunting, fishing, and specialty stamps are established by the State of New York.

Do garage sales require a license?
Yes. $5.00 application fee or a $50.00 returnable deposit for signs.

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