Village Clerk
The Office of the Village Clerk is dedicated to serving the public with courtesy, neutrality, and impartiality. As the official records manager and custodian of the municipal seal, the Village Clerk oversees the maintenance and storage of all government records, including meeting minutes, resolutions, and contracts. Our mission encompasses the following key responsibilities:
- Maintaining records of notices of defect in accordance with Village Law 6-628
- Preparing accurate minutes for Board of Trustees meetings
- Administering oaths of office to Village Officers
- Filing, publishing, and posting notices related to resolutions, local laws, public hearings, open meetings, and referenda
- Ensuring compliance with notice and filing requirements for the Village Board
- Notifying state and municipal officials of pertinent village business as required by law
- Acting as the primary point of contact for residents with inquiries about village affairs
- Coordinating the management of all village records
We are committed to promoting transparency and facilitating effective communication between the village government and the community we serve.
Registrar of Vital Statistics
The Village Registrar is responsible for maintaining permanent local records of births and deaths that occurred at Montefiore Nyack Hospital and within the Village of Nyack's boundaries.
The Registrar provides certified copies of these vital records to eligible applicants.
How to Request Records
Requests for birth and death records can be made either in person or by mail.
In-Person Requests:
If you visit Village Hall, your request will be processed on-site, subject to availability.
Fees:
The cost is $10 per copy, payable by cash, credit card, or certified check/money order.
Identification Requirements
To apply in person, you must present valid identification. Acceptable forms of ID include:
Category A (One form with photo):
- Driver's license
- State-issued nondriver photo ID card
- Passport
- U.S. military ID
Category B (Two forms showing your name and address):
- Utility or telephone bill
- Letter from a government agency dated within the last six months
For any inquiries or further assistance, please contact the Village Registrar’s Office.
ADVISORY: The Village of Nyack will never ask you to send payments via a wire transfer, Venmo, PayPal, or any other online banking platform, and we will never send official emails except from our nyack.gov domain. Â For your protection, please double-check the authenticity of any email you get asking you to make a payment online or a wire transfer.
