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
Marriage Licence
Marriage License Information
Congratulations on Your Engagement!
The Town of Putnam Valley is honored to be part of your special day. Before you can be married in New York State, you must obtain a marriage license.
Marriage licenses are issued by appointment only after all required documents have been gathered and your worksheets have been completed.
Before Your Appointment
Both applicants must appear together to apply for the marriage license.
Please bring the following:
- Original birth certificate for each applicant.
- If a birth certificate is not in English, it must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
- Proof of the termination of any prior marriage(s) (if applicable).
- Divorce decrees must include the court’s filed date.
- Valid government-issued photo identification
- Examples include a driver’s license or passport.
- Marriage License Fee: $40.00
- Payment accepted by cash or check.
Complete Your Marriage License Worksheet
Before your appointment, each applicant must complete and print a Marriage License Worksheet.
One worksheet is required for each person.
Please bring the completed worksheets with all required documents to your appointment.
Important Information
- A 24-hour waiting period is required after the marriage license is issued before the ceremony may take place.
- The marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued.
- Marriage licenses are issued by appointment only:
- Monday through Thursday
- 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please call the Town Clerk’s Office at 845-526-3280
Who Can Perform Our Ceremony?
New York State Domestic Relations Law, Article 3 governs who is authorized to solemnize a marriage.
The Town of Putnam Valley offers several options:
Town Clerk or Town Judges
Appointments may be made with the Town Clerk or one of the Town Judges to perform your marriage ceremony after your marriage license has been issued.
The Town Clerk offers a personalized ceremony, including:
- A traditional exchange of vows
- Exchange of rings (optional)
- A “tying of the knot” ceremony (optional)
One-Day Officiant License
Would you like a family member or friend to perform your ceremony?
New York State allows a person of your choosing to apply for a One-Day Marriage Officiant License through the same municipality that issued your marriage license.
Ready to Get Started?
- Complete a Marriage License Worksheet for each applicant. Marriage License Work Sheet
- Gather your required documents.
One Day Marriage Officiant License Form - Call the Town Clerk’s Office to schedule your appointment.
We look forward to helping you celebrate one of life’s most memorable occasions! Congratulations and best wishes on your upcoming marriage.
Town Code
- Putnam Valley Town Code
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Important Links
- 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.
Town Clerk’s Minutes – Current Year
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- 06-17-2026 Town Board MEETING
- 06-03-2026 Town Board WORK SESSION
- 5-27-2026 Town Board Meeting.docx
- 5-13-2026 TOWN BOARD MEETING
- 4-29-2026 Special Meeting
- 4-15-2026 TOWN BOARDMEETING
- 4-8-2026 Town Board WORK SESSION
- 3-18-2026 Town Board Meeting
- 3-11-2026 Town Board Work Session
- 3-4-2026 Town Board Special Meetings
- 2-18-2026 Town Board Meeting
- 2-11-2026 Town Work Session
- 1-28-2026 Town Board Meeting
- 01-21-2026 Town Board Work Session
- 01-07-2026 Organizational Meeting
—-2025—-
- 11-19-2025 Town Board Meeting
- 11-12-2025 Town Board Work Session
- 10/29/25 Town Board Special meeting
- 10/15/25 Town Board Meeting
- 10/8/25 Town Board Work Session
- 10/1/25 Town Board Pre-Work Session
- 9/17/25 Town Board Meeting
- 9/10/25 Town Board Work Session
- 8/20/25 Town Board Meeting
- 8/6/25 Town Board Work Session
- 7/16/25 Town Board Meeting
- 6/18/25 Town Board Meeting
- 6/11/25 Town Board Work Session
- 6/4/25 Town Board Special Meeting
- 5/21/25 Town Board Meeting
- 5/14/25 Town Board Work Session
- 4/18/25 Town Board Special Meeting
- 4/16/25 Town Board Meeting
- 4/9/25 Town Board Work Session
- 3/19/25 Town Board Meeting
- 2/26/25 Town Board Special Meeting
- 2/19/25 Town Board Meeting
- 2/12/25 Town Board Work Session
- 1/22/25 Town Board Meeting
- 1/15/25 Town Board Work Session
- 1/8/25 2025 Organizational Meeting Minutes
Contact Us
Office Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Monday through Friday
Phone: 845.526.3280 | Fax: 845.528.3961 | Email: townclerk_ff@putnamvalley.gov

