Hunting & Fishing Permits

Hunting and Fishing licenses can be purchased at the Town Clerk’s Office at Wappinger Town Hall. The price list for each type of license and all other types of sales is posted here and will be updated as needed. Click here for the Deer Management Permits (DMP) Lottery Odds Sheet and for everything you need…

Games of Chance Licensing

There are three types of Games of Chance: “Vegas Nights” Raffles Bell Jar Tickets Registration Authorized Organizations will need to apply for and obtain an identification number. Visit New York State Gaming Commission for more information on obtaining an identification number. License to Conduct Games of Chance It is best to submit an application in…

Genealogical Research

Genealogical Research in Wappinger The Vital Records of the Town of Wappinger (Birth, Death, and Marriage records) are available for genealogy research dating as far back as 1882. The Wappinger registrar can provide uncertified copies of the following records for genealogy research purposes: Birth Certificates – if on file for at least 75 years and…

Handicapped Permits

Residency Handicapped Parking Permit issuing agents are only authorized to issue permits to residents of that agents municipality. Residents of the Village of Wappingers Falls should visit the Village Clerk, John Karge, at 2628 South Ave. Residents of the Town of Poughkeepsie should visit the Town of Poughkeepsie Police Department at 19 Tucker Drive Residents…

Hawkers & Peddlers

Peddling & Soliciting The Town of Wappinger Town Code §175-5 requires that any person engaging in activity as a peddler or solicitor within the Town of Wappinger needs to first obtain a license from the Town Clerk. §175-4 defines a peddler as: “Any person, including an employee or agent of another, who sells or offers…

Dog Licensing

Why are dogs licensed in New York State? Aside from being a New York State Law that dogs are to be licensed, the following are some legitimate benefits to licensing: Licensing provides each dog a unique identification number that is permanent for the life of the dog. This numbering system has been proven to be…

Death Certificates

Copies of Death Certificates A Certified Copy or a Certified Transcript of a death certificate may be issued: To a person with a New York State Court Order issued on a showing of necessity To the spouse, parent, child or sibling of the deceased To the lawful representative of the spouse, parent or child of…

Marriage License

Where do you get a marriage license? A couple who intends to be married in New York State must apply together in person for a marriage license to any town or city clerk in the state. When can you obtain a marriage license at the Wappinger Town Hall? A marriage license can be obtained Monday…