City Clerk

This Department is responsible for all accurate and up to date record keeping. The public may file a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request for records of interest. In addition this office can issue the following: Marriage License, Birth Certificates, Death Certificates, Dog license, Yard Sale Permits, etc.

View Middletown's City Charter and Codes

Records by Mail
Certified copies of birth, death, marriage certificates may be ordered directly by mail. Click here for instructions.

• Birth Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Marriage Certificates

Handicap Parking Permits
As of Wednesday, September 7, 2011 the City Clerk's Office, Room 12 on the first floor of City Hall, 16 James Street will be issuing Handicap Parking Permits with the proper paperwork between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30PM. The Police Department will also issue permits at 2 James Street between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM.

Public Notices
Common Council Resolution 36-13, adopted 2013-02-05, establishes standard work days for elected and appointed officials with regard to the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System. You can view it by  Reporting Hours Appointed and Elected Officials

The City Clerk’s Office issues the following Permits and Licenses:

• Auctioneers Permit
• Bingo Permits
• Block Party Permits
• Collateral Loan Broker Licenses
• Dog Licenses
• Electrical Licenses and One Time Electrical Licenses
• Medical Medallions are available in Police Headquarters Sam Khalil 845-346-8772
• Plumbing Licenses
• Sidewalk Café Permits
• Sidewalk Sale Permits
• Solicitor’s Permits
• Taxi Licenses Applications are available in Police Headquarters Sam Khalil 845-346-8772
• Towing License
• Yard/Garage Sale Permits

Applications with requirements are located in the Document Center