The Town of Bedford New York / Departments

Town Clerk's Office
Town Clerk: Lisbeth "Boo" Fumagalli
Deputy Town Clerk: Nina Kellogg
Location: 321 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507
E-mail: [email protected]

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30am till 4:30pm. Evening or weekend appointments available for Town residents only. Please call (914) 666-4534 to make an appointment.

The Town Clerk is elected to a four-year term. This office is responsible for the safekeeping of Town records and serves as the Town's Records Management Officer, acts as the Registrar of Vital Statistics, and assists in local elections.

One of the most popular offices, the Town Clerk's Office is where residents may be able to take care of a wide range of business with the Town, including:
• Secure a handicapped parking permit
• To obtain a marriage license in the Town of Bedford, we ask that you:

1. Marriage licenses are issued by appointment only and both parties must come together. Hours are from 8:30 to 4 daily, Monday thru Friday. If you need an after-hours appointment, please call the Town Clerk at 666-4534 to make arrangements.

2. Bring the following documents with you:

a. An original birth certificate or certified duplicate issued by the registrar of vital statistics in the city where you were born. A photocopy is NOT acceptable.

b. Photo identification: a driver's license, non-driver's id or a valid passport.

c. If either of the applicants has been previously married, a certified copy of the decree of divorce, dissolution of marriage or death certificate is required. If there have been multiple previous marriages, this applies for EACH marriage.

Note: If any of the documents listed are not written in English, the document must be translated by a certified translator. A number of translation services are listed in the yellow pages.

3. The fee for the license is $40.00.

4. There is a twenty-four hour waiting period after the license is issued in which you MAY NOT get married. The license is valid for sixty (60) days beginning the day after the license is issued.

• Obtain a voter registration form or absentee application
• Get a license for your dog
• Get a permit for the dog park, Canine Commons (see procedures below)
• Get a , license or apply for
• Get a copy of a Town Ordinance or view the Town Code from our Web site
• Get a copy of a Town Board agenda or Town Board minutes
• Senior Citizens may purchase coupons for inexpensive garbage disposal
• Cemetery Plots Policy Available at Town Hall in the Clerk's Office
• Notarize documents

• 2012 Elected and Appointed Officials Retirement Reporting

New Resident Brochure, Click here to access the brochure.

Dog Park Licensing Procedures
All dogs using the Bedford Dog Park also known as “Canine Commons at Beaver Dam Park – A Tribute to Working Dogs” must be licensed through the Clerks office. No permit will be issued unless the dog is properly licensed through the Town of Bedford and permits will be rescinded if a dog's Town license expires and is not renewed on time. Day guest passes are available and must be obtained at the Town Clerk's office; proof of valid Town of residence license and rabies certification must be provided before a pass will be issued. For Fees, Rules and Licensing Application, click here.

There is a limited number of non-resident permits available on a first-come, first-serviced basis. Call the Town Clerk's office for availability and for current rates.

Reporting of Wild Animals
Chapter 680 of the Laws of 2002 enacted General Municipal Law 209-cc, requires the annual reporting of the presence of wild animals. The law states that each person owing, possessing, or harboring a wild animal as set forth in 209-cc must report its presence to the Town Clerk's office on or before April 1 of each year. The town clerk will forward a copy of the completed report form to each state police troop, local police and fire department and ambulance/emergency services having jurisdiction over the hamlet where the wild animal resides.

Copies of this law or form are available at the Town Clerk's office or via an email to [email protected].

Historical Treasures of Westchester County and Bedford
To view the Westchester County Archives web site, .

"The Mighty Oak" by Bill Costa
It stands alone beside the busy lives that pass it every day.
It was witness to the turmoils of the depression and the agony of the wars.
It is where lovers met to shape their dreams.
Where the ashes of some are scattered among its branches.

It is our symbol of strength and durability,
A proud monument to all its village people.
Whether in its wintry nakedness or its summer glory,
It will always be a part of our lives,
It is our “Bedford Oak”.

• Click here to view and download forms, permits and applications.