Overview

• Town Clerk Overview

  Town Clerk/Collector of Taxes Office 
  
  The TOWN CLERK’S OFFICE and the TAX OFFICE have been combined. 
  Address:
  Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk
  Town of Orangetown
  26 W. Orangeburg Road
  Orangeburg, NY 10962

  Phone: (845) 359-5100 ext. 5004   Fax: (845) 359-5126
  E-Mail: TownClerk@orangetown.com
  
  Office Hours: Mon-Fri  9:00am-5:00pm
  Summer Office Hours  -  June 1st thru Aug. 30th  -  Mon-Fri  8:00am-5:00pm
  

  Office will be closed in observance of the following Holidays:

  • New Year’s Day – Monday, Jan. 1st
  • Martin Luther King Jr. – Monday, Jan. 15th  
  • Presidents’ Day – Monday, Feb. 19th
  • Memorial Day – Monday, May 27th
  • Independence Day – Thursday, July 4th
  • Labor Day – Monday, Sept. 2nd
  • Columbus Day – Monday, Oct. 14th
  • Veteran’s Day – Monday, Nov. 11th
  • Thanksgiving Holiday – Thursday, Nov. 28th & Friday, Nov. 29th
  • Christmas Holiday – Wednesday, Dec. 25th & Thursday Dec. 26th

  MARRIAGE LICENSE  -  If you plan to be married in the State of New York, you will need to apply for a Marriage License. The Town Clerk's Office will issue the license Monday thru Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. - NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY -

  Documents Required:  Both applicants must be present and have an Original or Certified Copy of Birth Certificate, and/or Naturalization Papers.  We will also accept a Baptismal Certificate. Please bring your Photo ID, either a DMV’s Driver’s License, Non-Driver’s ID, Passport or Work Photo ID. If your Birth Certificate is NOT in English, it must be translated by a Professional Translation Service. If other than first marriage, Divorce papers or Certified Death Certificate is required.   There is a $40.00 Marriage License Fee payable by Cash or Credit/Debit Card (a $1.75 convenience fee will be added using either card).  Once the Marriage License is issued, you cannot get married within the first 24 hours (cooling off period). The License is Valid for 60 days from issue.

  If you plan to be married by the Town Clerk or the Town Supervisor, you will need to schedule an appointment with them after your marriage license has been issued.
  The Marriage Ceremony is performed in the Town’s Court Room and is only available at certain times Monday through Thursday. NO WEEKENDS. The Marriage Ceremony fee is $100.00 and payable to the Town of Orangetown. The duration is about 15 minutes.

  Tax Collection

  Please make check payable to:  Rosanna Sfraga, Town Clerk

  You can pay your Taxes by Mail, Online, In-person or drop off in our Secured Drop Box (DO NOT PUT CASH IN DROP BOX). Please provide the Receiver’s Stub (located at the bottom of the tax bill) and put your Phone # and Tax Map # on your check. We’ve had so many issues with checks written incorrectly that it is hard to find a telephone number if it isn’t provided to us. CASH and/or CREDIT CARD payment will be accepted at the Town Clerk’s window. Secured Drop Box located just inside the Entrance door of Town Hall during tax collection 7:00am – 7:00pm, Mon-Fri. DO NOT PUT CASH IN DROP BOX.

  Link to View or Pay Property/School Taxes: http://egov.basny.com/orangetown/

  Link to View Back of School Tax Bill 2024-2025 IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  Link to View 2024-2025 School Tax Rate Notice

  ♦ STATE, TOWN & COUNTY TAXES –  are collected between January 1st thru January 31st

  *1% Penalty will be added to your payment made between February 1st – 29th

  *2% Penalty will be added to your payment made between March 1st – 31st

  We close the State, Town & County Tax Collection effective 12:01 am on April 1st and will not accept any late payment after this date. Contact the Rockland County Finance Department after November 15th to arrange late payment. Link to website is below.

  *If you are paying your taxes after the first month of collection (with penalties), Mail your Check and Receiver’s Stub to: Town of Orangetown, Town Clerk’s Office, 26 W. Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962 and NOT to the Binghamton address. 

  ♦ SCHOOL TAXES –  are collected between September 1st thru September 30th

  *5% Penalty will be added to your payment made between October 1st – 31st

  We close the School Tax Collection effective 12:01 am on November 1st and will not accept any late payment after this date. Contact the Rockland County Finance Department after November 15th to arrange late payment. Link to website is below.

  *If you are paying your taxes after the first month of collection (with penalties), Mail your Check and Receiver’s Stub to: Town of Orangetown, Town Clerk’s Office, 26 W. Orangeburg Road, Orangeburg, NY 10962 and NOT to the Binghamton address. 

  CASH PAYMENT – (Must be the EXACT AMOUNT, NO CHANGE CAN BE MADE) and/or Credit Card payment will be accepted at the Town Clerk’s window.

  ONLINE TAX PAYMENT FEES ADDED TO YOU PAYMENT:

  *There is a CONVENIENCE FEE added to your payment using one of the following forms of payment. This Fee is collected by the payment processor and NOT the Town of Orangetown.
  A) Pay ONLINE with CHECKING ACCOUNT (e-check): $0.75 cent FLAT FEE* added to your payment. Make sure to have your Bank Routing Number and Checking Account Number handy.
  B) Pay ONLINE or IN-PERSON with VISA DEBIT CARD ONLY: $3.95 FLAT FEE* added to your payment.
  C) Pay ONLINE or IN-PERSON with ALL OTHER DEBIT CARDS: 1.50% FEE* added to your payment.
  D) Pay ONLINE or IN-PERSON with any of these CREDIT CARDS; American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa Credit Card: 2.45% FEE* added to
  your payment.

  Your cashed check is your receipt as well as going online to View/Print your “Paid Receipt” after 36 hours of payment. If you do not have access to a computer, please call our office and request a receipt by mail.

  SECURED DROP BOX  located inside the Entrance door of Town Hall during Tax Collection from  7:00am  – 7:00pm, Monday through Friday, NO CASH IN THE DROP BOX.

  Once we close our Tax Collection, you can pay Delinquent Taxes or your Quarterly Taxes (2nd, 3rd and 4th) payment to: Rockland County Finance Department. Click on the Link below.

  To pay Rockland County Delinquent or Quarterly Taxes online (note: opens to an external website) 

  Click here

   

  ***Town Clerk Mission: The mission of the Town Clerk’s Office is to provide customer service in an open and professional atmosphere. It is important to convey to the community a sense of openness that encourages all people to avail themselves of their government. We strive to make government more personal, courteous and at the same time cost effective and efficient. We achieve this through partnership with the community.

  Town Board Minutes

  Landlord Registry

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  NOTICE OF RESTRICTED MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES

  Notice is hereby given of Local Law 2, 1975 regulating Commercial and Business Activities on MEMORIAL DAY in the Town of Orangetown.  (Local Law 2, 1975 is available for review in Town Hall and on the Town’s website, Town Code).

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  Licenses & Permits

  Issued by the Town Clerk

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  TYPE OF PERMIT/LICENSE	COST
  Commercial Amusement Licenses	Carnival and Circus $125.00 +$1000.00 Clean Up Bond/Check (to be Returned)
  Billiard Licenses	$50.00 per year
  Bingo Licenses	Instructions and Forms available at: www.gaming.ny.gov – Town Clerk will Process and Submit to N.Y.S. Fee is $18.75 per scheduled event
  Dog License IT’S NEW YORK STATE LAW	Licensing provides control and protection of the dog population and protects the health and safety of all residents of the community.  6 months and over – Neutered/Spayed $7.00  . . . . Unneutered/Unspayed $15.00  . . . . Proof of Rabies and Spayed/Neutered are required. Application is available on our website
  Filming Permits	Contact the Office of Economic Development and Tourism  845-359-5100 x2288
  Fireworks Permits	Contact Orangetown Bureau of Fire Prevention 845-359-5100 x4395
  Fishing & Hunting Licenses (Sporting)	Resident and Non-Resident Licenses are available from the Town Clerk’s Office with proof of Identification (Driver’s License or past year’s License).
  Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)	Complete On-Line Form (www.orangetown.com) 25¢ per copied page
  Games of Chance License	Instructions and Forms available at: www.gaming.ny.gov – Town Clerk will Process and Submit to N.Y.S. Fee is $25.00 for a calendar year.
  Handicapped Parking Permits	DMV Form (completed by you and the doctor) or a Letter/Prescription from the Doctor and a Driver’s License or DMV Non-Driver’s License. There is No Fee.
  Hawking and Peddling License	First you will need to make an appointment with the Orangetown Police Department at 845-359-3700. Once that is completed, come to the Town Clerk’s office with the police confirmation, 3 passport size photos, Certificate from the Rockland County Health Department and DMV Driver’s License. Fees are: $300.00 per person for the calendar year and $250.00 per Orangetown resident. Accepted form of payment is Cash, Credit Card or Company Check.
  Marriage License	Both applicants must be present and have an Original or Certified Copy of Birth Certificate, and/or Naturalization Papers.  We will also accept a Baptismal Certificate. Please bring your Photo ID, either a DMV’s Driver’s License, Non-Driver’s ID, Passport or Work Photo ID. If your Birth Certificate is NOT in English, it must be translated by a Professional Translation Service. If other than first marriage, Divorce papers or Certified Death Certificate is required.   There is a $40.00 Marriage License Fee payable by Cash or Credit/Debit Card (a $1.75 convenience fee will be added using either card).  Once the Marriage License is issued, you cannot get married within the first 24 hours (cooling off period). The License is Valid for 60 days from issue. If you would like the Town Clerk or Supervisor to perform a Marriage Ceremony here in Town Hall, there is a $100.00 town hall fee. Must make an appointment.
  Pearl River Parking Permits (Applications can be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office on-line, in person or by mail)	Municipal Parking Lots are for Commuters, Business Owners & their Employees and visitors.  There are three (3) Municipal Parking Lots: Lot 1:  behind Joe & Joe’s Restaurant Lot 2: William Street & Franklin Ave. Lot 3: East Washington Ave. & North William Street Requires Proof of:  Driver’s License, Auto Liability Insurance & Vehicle Registration Full Year: $110.00 (Do Not Feed Meters) Half Year (6 mo.): $55.00 (Do Not Feed Meters) ***Less than 6 Months – $10.00 Monthly Fee*** (Do Not Feed Meters) **** Merchant Parking Permit – there are two (2) different options for Business owners, merchants and their employees: Requires Proof of:  Driver’s License, Auto Liability Insurance, Vehicle Registration  & Employment Option #1: On Street Parking Permit (sticker) $10.00 plus Feed the Meters $1.00 (Every Nine Hours) Option #2: Municipal Parking Lots – Full Year – $110.00 (Do Not Feed Meters) Half Year – $55.00 (Do Not Feed Meters)  *** Less than six months – $10.00 monthly fee (Do Not Feed Meters)*** Municipal Parking Lots:  Lot 1 (behind Joe & Joe’s Restaurant) Lot 2 (William Street & Franklin Ave) Lot 3 (East Washington Ave & North William Street) **** Resident Parking Permits – There are two (2) different types of permits:  TWENTY FOUR/SEVEN and OVERNIGHT.  These permits allow parking in designated areas in any of the three (3) Municipal Parking Lots:  Lot 1 (behind Joe & Joe’s Restaurant); Lot 2 (William Street & Franklin Ave); and Lot 3         (E Washington Ave & N William St). Requires Proof of the following: Driver’s License, Auto Liability Insurance, Residency (utility bill, lease, deed) and Vehicle Registration – Twenty-Four Hours/Seven Days a Week Parking: Full Year – $300.00              Half Year – $150.00 –  Overnight Parking (from 10 pm – 9 am) Full Year – $200.00 Seasonal from November 15th – April 15th – $100.00 (During this period, there is NO OVERNIGHT STREET PARKING)
  Certificate of Registration (Sewer Work)	(see DEME for application)
  Sanitation Licenses	(see Highway Dept. for application)
  Video License	$35.00 per game