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Town Clerk's Office
Responsibilities of Office:
The Town Clerk is an elected official who serves as the Chief Records Keeper of Town government, managing and maintaining Town records that date back to 1872. The Town Clerk attends all Town Board meetings to record and transcribe all of the actions taken by the board as the Town Clerk’s Office is responsible for recording these actions, and publishing notices of public hearings and all Town Board minutes. The Town Clerk is elected to a four-year term by voters from the entire Town.
In addition to serving as the Chief Records Keeper, the Town Clerk is also the Town’s Registrar of Vital Statistics, assisting constituents with obtaining copies of birth and death certificates; Marriage Officer, assisting couples with obtaining marriage licenses and certificates, and performing weekly wedding ceremonies at Town Hall; Freedom of Information Law Officer, processing and responding to all FOIL requests for access to public information. And as the Town’s Licensing Officer, the Clerk also issuing licenses and permits for: outdoor public gatherings, pets, and professional licenses for plumbers, landscapers, peddlers, tow truck companies etc.
The Town Clerk’s Office is open Monday – Friday, from 9:00AM – 4:30PM, and under Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, the Clerk’s Office has expanded hours every Tuesday from 8:00AM – 6:00PM.
Freedom of Information Law:
Instructions for Application for Public Access to Records:
Please fill in the entire application. Applications missing information will not be processed. If processing the application online please fill in your name in the signature line. This is to ensure you have read and filled in the entire application. Please email the completed application (FOIL application) to foil@townofbabylon.com Applications may also be received in the Town Clerk’s Office, 200 E Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst NY 11757 or sent via fax to (631)957-7490.
Notes to Applicant:
- Be advised there is a statutory fee due, ($.25 per page not in excess of 9x14) for copies. For anything else, including digital formats, cost of reproduction will be charged. Deposits may be required for voluminous requests. Copy fees are to be paid for any pages required to be redacted prior to viewing a file. FOIL requests will not be processed for any person or company who fails to pay any outstanding FOIL fees due to prior FOIL request. Copies will be prepared unless specifically requested otherwise.
- The Public Officers Law requires that a municipality acknowledge receipt of a FOIL request within (5) Business days.
- The Public Officers Law also states that a municipality has up to 20 business days for processing your request. If more than twenty, (20) business days are required you will be so notified.
- You have the right to appeal a denial of this application in writing to the Town Attorney. You will receive a response in writing within ten, (10) business days of receipt of your appeal.
- If this application is approved the information you receive may not be permitted to be used for solicitation or fundraising purposes.
Marriage Licenses:
In order to obtain a marriage license, please email marriageinfo@townofbabylon.com with your request to get a Marriage License. We will respond to your request within a 24 hour period. Please see list of required documents, (required documents list) and Marriage License Application (Marriage License Information Worksheet)
Note: Both the bride and groom must be present to obtain a Marriage License. The fee is $40 in cash or money order made out to the Town of Babylon. We do not accept debit or credit cards. We only accept original or certified copies of the required documents. We do not accept photo copies or emailed copies of required documents. We cannot issue a marriage license without the proper required documents. Documents that have been ripped, taped or altered in anyway will not be accepted. No appointment is needed at this time. Our hours of operation to obtain a Marriage License are Monday through Friday from 9AM to 3:30PM and we are open every Tuesday from 8AM to 5:30PM.
Marriage Certificates:
In order to obtain a certified copy of your Marriage Certificate by mail, you will need to mail in:
- Fill out the attached form: (Marriage Certificate request application)
- A notarized letter requesting a certified copy of your marriage certificate which must include both person’s names (including birth name), date of ceremony and phone number
- Copy of valid driver’s license (just the person who is requesting fine)
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon in the amount of $10.00
- Mail your request to:
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk, Marriage Department
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Marriage Copy
Note: The Town of Babylon Clerk’s Office will only have a copy of your Marriage Certificate if you obtained your Marriage License in the Town of Babylon. See attached list of Towns and Villages. Only the bride or groom are eligible to get a copy of their Marriage Certificate.
Birth Certificates:
In order to obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate by mail, you will need:
- Fill out the attached form: (Birth Certificate Request Application)
- A notarized letter requesting a copy of your birth certificate which must include both your parent’s names with your mother’s maiden name and your date of birth.
- Copy of your driver’s license or non-driver’s license
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon on the amount of $10 per copy.
- Mail your request to:
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk Registrar
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Registrar
Note: The Town of Babylon Clerk’s office will only have a copy of your Birth Certificate if you were born in the Town of Babylon. See attached list of Towns and Villages. If you were born in Brunswick Hospital, please contact the Village of Amityville at 631-264-6000. Only the person named on the Birth Certificate if 18 years of age or older, the parents listed on the Birth Certificate or a lawful representative of the person named or the parents of the person named on the Birth Certificate.
Death Records:
In order to obtain a certified copy of a Death Certificate by mail, you will need to complete and mail:
- The attached Death Certificate Request form; (Death Request Application Form)send proof of relationship to the deceased which be either a copy of your birth certificate or copy of your marriage certificate. If neither of these are not an option please call 631-957-3007 for additional instruction
- Copy of your driver’s license
- Money order made out to the Town of Babylon in the amount of $10.00 for each requested copy
- Mail your request to:
Town of Babylon
Town Clerk Registrar
200 East Sunrise Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Attn: Registrar
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Gerry Compitello
Town ClerkPhone: (631) 957-4292
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Office of the Town Clerk
Physical Address
Babylon Town Hall - East Wing
200 E. Sunrise Highway
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 4:30 pm
*The Town Clerk's Office is open from 8AM until 6PM on Tuesday's*
- Where is the Town Clerk located?
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The Town Clerk is located at Town Hall at 200 East Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. The main phone number is (631) 957-4292 and the hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. The Town Clerk serves as the chief records keeper for the Town. The Town Clerk's Office maintains the minutes for all Town Board meetings, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Accessory Apartment Review Board, the Planning Board, and all other boards governing the Town. This office has records dating back from 1827 of town laws, resolutions, ordinances, and other town business in the original form and on microfilm. The Town Clerk performs four basic functions that include records management, registrar of vital statistics, marriage officer and licensing officer. Please check the Town Clerk's Forms & Documents page to view the applications, forms and documents that are currently available online for the Town Clerk's Office.
- How can I contact the Town Clerk?
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The phone numbers for the Town Clerk's office are:
- Vital Records:
- Marriage Licenses & Certificates (631) 957-4294
- Birth Certificates, Death Certificates and Burial Permits (631) 957-3007
- Licenses & Permits:
- Seasonal Permits, Peddlers Licenses, Plumbing Licenses and FOILS (631) 957-4292
- Dog Licenses, Liquor Licenses, Pigeon Licenses, Landscaping Licenses and Beach Leases (631) 957-3026
- Towing Licenses, Parades, Public Congregations, Bazaars, Carnival and Fairs (631) 957-4285
- Miscellaneous
- Town Board information, Notice of Impending Lawsuits, Block Parties, Bingo, Bell Jar, and Game of Chance (631) 957-4288
- Vital Records:
- How can I get a copy of the Town of Babylon Code?
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The Town's code is available online. Code books are also available for purchase through the Town Clerk's Office.
- How do I register my new business?
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All new businesses, regardless of location within Suffolk County, must register with the State of New York through the Suffolk County Clerk's Office in Riverhead. The Suffolk County Clerk's Office can be reached at (631) 852-2000.
- Can I obtain property information from the Town of Babylon?
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All property information requests can be made through the Town Clerk's Office as a Freedom of Information Request (FOIL). Requested information can include the name and address of the property owner and complaints filed against that property, surveys, certificate of occupancy (COs), permits, plans, etc. Note: A property owner can request property information directly from the Department of Planning & Development's Building Division for property they own. They must show proof of identity. Certified documents can also be requested, but can take up to two weeks to prepare.
- Do I need a permit to host a garage sale?
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Yes, residents are required to obtain a permit to host a garage sale on private property.
- How do I get a copy of Town Board meeting minutes?
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All requests for minutes must be submitted as a Freedom of Information request (FOIL) to the Town Clerk's Office.