City Chamberlain

News & Announcements

Common Council Seeks Volunteers Interested in Serving on the Southern Waterfront Site Redevelopment Task Force

March 3, 2021

The City of Poughkeepsie Common Council is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Southern Waterfront Site Redevelopment Task Force. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to the Common Council at  [email protected] The Application deadline is March 20, 2021. The Southern Waterfront Site Redevelopment Task Force will
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Lifelong City of Poughkeepsie Resident Is Appointed Chamberlain

March 2, 2021

City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison has announced the hiring of Jasmin Nicole Davis as City Chamberlain. Davis’ appointment was approved by the Common Council on Monday night. The City Chamberlain performs numerous tasks, including preparing agenda items for  public meetings, taking minutes of those meetings and handling marriage license
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Long-Time City of Poughkeepsie Chamberlain to Leave Post

January 13, 2021

City of Poughkeepsie officials announced that City Chamberlain Deanne L. Flynn will be leaving city government to pursue other opportunities. Ms. Flynn, a long-time city resident, has held the position for more than 12 years. During her tenure, she has interacted personally with thousands of current and former city residents
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Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates

In order to process your request for birth/marriage/death certificate, please visit our Permits & Forms page. Print the application of the document that you need and fill it out. 

Your request may be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to (845) 451-4239.

Marriage Licenses will be processed by appointment only. Please call or email to schedule an appointment.

Dropbox

If you don’t have access to email or fax, please place your application in an envelope addressed to Vital Records along with a copy of your driver’s license, a money order for $10 per copy and a self-addressed stamped envelope in the drop box near the Police Station.  We cannot offer express service during this time. 

Taxi Ordinance & Vehicle for Hire – Adopted Amendments

Adopted amendments to the Taxi Ordinance, including regulating “For Hire”, also known as “Livery” vehicles to be licensed with the City and the Town of Poughkeepsie.

Download: Taxi & Vehicle for Hire Ordinance – Adopted Amendments (.pdf)

The City Chamberlain is the main switchboard for:

Amusement Permits Handicap Permits Schedule various meetings
and legal notices
Auction Permits Hawking/Peddling Permits Taxi Cab Driver Complaints
Bingo/Games of Chance/
Bell Jar Licenses		 Liquor License requests Taxi Cab Permits
Charter and Code updates Marriage Affidavits/Licenses Taxi Driver Licenses
City Offices Marriage Officer
City Official Appointments Marriage Transcripts
Coin Machine Operator Permits Minutes of all meetings scheduled
by the Common Council and Mayor
Dog Licenses Notices of Claims
Dog Redemption Pawn Broker Permits
File Local Laws with State Secretary Police Department Complaints
Freedom of Information Requests Reservations for
Common Council Chambers
Going Out of Business Sale Permits Sales of Documents
(zoning book/map, draft plans, etc.)

Contact the Office of Vital Statistics for information about:

  • Birth Amendments
  • Birth Certificates
  • Burial Permits for Funeral Homes
  • Death Amendments
  • Death Certificates
  • Genealogical Searches for Birth, Death, and Marriage Records
  • New Births
  • Paternity Acknowledgments