Town Clerk/Receiver of Taxes & Registrar of Vital Statistics

Town Clerk
Receiver of Taxes
Michelle Stephens

mstephens@putnamvalley.gov

The Town Clerk’s Office serves as the primary gateway to local government and functions as the central hub of the Town’s administrative operations. The office is responsible for maintaining the official records of Town government, overseeing document management, and safeguarding vital records.

Services and Responsibilities

As an authorized issuer of New York State and local licenses, certificates, and permits, the Town Clerk’s Office provides a broad range of services, including:

Licensing and permits
Records requests
Vital records management
Regulatory filings
Access to municipal documents and information

Service Access

The Putnam Valley Town Clerk’s Office is staffed by a knowledgeable and courteous team dedicated to providing prompt and reliable assistance. Residents may access services in the following ways:

In person
By mail
By telephone
Through the Town’s website

TAX COLLECTION NOTICE

Town of Putnam Valley – 2026 Tax Season
For the upcoming 2026 tax season, please review the following payment guidelines:

Online Payments

Tax payments may be made online by clicking HERE.
Payment by E-Check online is available at no cost.
Credit card payments incur a 2.5% processing fee, which is retained by the credit card company, not the Town.
Online payments are accepted through April 30, 2026.

Payments by Mail

Checks or money orders may be mailed to:
Town of Putnam Valley
265 Oscawana Lake Road
Putnam Valley, NY 10579

Drop Box Payments

A secure drop box is located to the right of the front door at the Town Hall building (same address as above).
Checks or money orders may be placed in the drop box at any time.
Receipts will be issued upon request.

Payment Methods Accepted

Personal checks, bank checks, and money orders are all accepted.
Credit cards cannot be processed at the Town Hall building; they may be used online only through the Town’s website.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience.

County of Putnam and Town of Putnam Valley Taxes

Payments in Full:

January: Full payment may be made with no interest.
February: Full payment plus 1% interest.
March: Full payment plus 2% interest.
April: Full payment plus 3% interest, plus $2.00.
After May 1st: Full payment must be made to the Putnam County Commissioner of Finance.

Installment Payments:

January: 50% of the full payment is due.
February 1st to July 31st: Second installment may be paid in any month; interest accrues at 1% per month.
After August 1st: The Remaining balance must be paid to the Putnam County Commissioner of Finance.

Meet the Team

Kathy Diomede

Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Registrar of Vital Statistics
kdiomede@putnamvalley.gov

Amy Cargain

Deputy Town Clerk
acargain@putnamvalley.gov

Samantha Cunitz

Administrative Clerk to the Clerk’s Office
scunitz@putnamvalley.gov

Town Code

Putnam Valley Town Code
Instructions:
Once you have clicked on the link above, choose the link that says:
“Click here to open the Table of Contents”
On the Table of Contents page, click on the + signs in order to expand the table of contents.

Important Links

2026 Town Clerk Fees
Tax Status Lookup CLICK HERE
Facing Foreclosure? Learn how to get confidential assistance.
News for Hunters: Download a notice from the DEC entitled “HUNTERS NEEDED TO HELP MONITOR SMALL GAME SPECIES”.
Summary of laws regulating tree cutting in Putnam Valley.
Noise Ordinance adopted on August 12, 2015

Town Clerk Forms

“New York Firearms License Request for Public Records Exemption” is available in the Town Clerk’s Office.

Click a form below to download it.

Absentee Ballot Form: Application must be received by the Town Clerk at least 7 days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivery personally to the voter.

Alarm Cancellation Form: If you no longer have an alarm system, please complete this form and send to the Town Clerk’s office.

Alarm Permit: If you have an alarm please complete this form and send to the Town Clerk’s office with a check made out to amount indicated on Fee Schedule.

Application to Collect Solid Waste: If you would like to collect Solid Waste in the Town of Putnam Valley please complete this form and send to the Town of Putnam Valley with check made out to amount indicated on Fee Schedule.

Change of Address Form: If your primary mailing address has changed please complete this form and send to the Town Clerk’s Office.

Dog License Form: New York State requires all dogs over the age of 4 months to be licensed with their municipality. To obtain a license for your dog you will need this form and proof of rabies vaccination. The vaccine must be valid for thirty days from the date of licensing. Licenses can be done in person with the required documents or by mail. If you will be mailing in your license form please include proof of rabies with your license form so we can mail your dog tag and paper license to you.

Filming Permit: If you will be filming in town please complete this form and send the Town Clerk with check made out to amount indicated on Fee Schedule.

FOIL Request Form: If you are requesting to view or have copies made of any Town documentation, please complete this form and send to the Town Clerk’s office via mail, fax or e-mail. Please refer to the fee schedule for applicable copy costs.

Handicap Parking Form: To apply for a handicap parking privileges (temporary or permanent), please bring this form to you doctor to be completed. Once complete please bring the form, with original doctor’s signature and your driver’s license to the Town Clerk’s Office. There is no cost for this service.

Towing Application

Peddler Form

Application for Birth Record

Application for Death Record

Application for Marriage Transcript

One Day Marriage Officiant License Form

All fees can be found in the fee schedule. For questions please call (845) 526-3280 or Contact Us.