Until further notice, the Clerk's Office will be open by appointment only.

Emails and phone messages will be checked regularly.  If you need to pay taxes or pick up garbage bags please call or email and an appointment will be set up.  There is no penalty for dog licenses that go over their expiration date.

In addition, until further notice the Clerk's Office will not accept cash.  Checks or credit cards will be accepted only.

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Did you know that this year there will be a total of 30 days of early voting?

The early voting dates for the Presidential Primary will be:
4/18 9am - 2pm
4/19 9am - 2pm
4/20 12:00 Noon - 8pm
4/21 9am - 5pm
4/22 12:00 Noon - 8pm
4/23 9am - 5pm
4/24 9am - 5pm
4/25 9am - 2pm
4/26 9am - 2pm
Primary Day:  4/28 6am - 9pm

The early voting dates for the Federal/State/Local Primaries will be
6/13 9am - 2pm
6/14 9am - 2pm
6/15 12:00 Noon - 8pm
6/16 9am - 5pm
6/17 12:00 Noon - 8pm
6/18 9am - 5pm
6/19 9am - 5pm
6/20 9am - 2pm
6/21 9am - 2pm
Primary Day:  6/23 6am - 9pm

The early voting dates for the General Election will be
10/24 9am - 2pm
10/25 9am - 2pm
10/26 12:00 Noon - 8pm
10/27 9am - 5pm
10/28 12:00 Noon - 8pm
10/29 9am - 5pm
10/30 9am - 5pm
10/31 9am - 2pm
11/1 9am - 2pm
General Election 11/3 6am - 9pm

All early voting will take place at 401 State Street, Hudson, NY.  

If you are interested in being an election worker, contact the Columbia County Board of Elections at 518-828-3115 or email them at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for information.

To register to vote, you can obtain a voter registration form from the Town Clerk's Office or at the Columbia County Board of Elections.

Renew your dog's license online!  You must have a current rabies certificate on file.  Payment can be made either by credit/debit card or electronic check.  Please note that convenience fees will apply.

In the left "Quick Links" box, click on "Renew My Dog License".  You will be brought to an outside website.  Please enter your dog's license number and your last name.  Verify that all of yours and your dog's information is correct.  Please allow one week for processing and your new license will be mailed to you.

Melissa Naegeli is the Town Clerk & Tax Collector.  She was appointed in 2006 to the position of Deputy Clerk then, upon the resignation of then Clerk Lori Ennis, Melissa was appointed to the position of Clerk effective January 1, 2007.  The Town Clerk & Tax Collector position is an elected, 4 year term of office. 

The Office of the Town Clerk is open on Monday evenings 6-8pm, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 9:30-12:30 & Saturdays 10:00am  - Noon; and by appointment.

Services of the Town Clerk’s Office include:

• Dog Licensing
• Hunting Licenses
• Trash Bag Sales
• Parking Permits

Registrar Duties:

• Marriage Licenses
• Birth Certificates
• Death Certificates
• Notary Public
• Freedom of Information Law Officer
• Certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates

Dog Licensing Fees & Process: 

The fee for an unneutered or unspayed dog is $15.00 ($3.00 goes to NYS) and the fee for a neutered or spayed dog is $8.00 (with $1.00 going to NYS).  With a new license, the fee includes the tag.  To get a dog licensed you must provide a copy of an up-to-date rabies certificate.  The license is good for one year from the date of the issuance.  Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit/debit (additional fee will apply).

Hunting Licenses: 

There are various types of licenses issued through NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation – deer, turkey, fishing, etc. that may be purchased at the Town Clerk’s Office.  Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit/debit (additional fee will apply).

Trash Bag Sales:

The prices for the trash bags are as follows:

• 7 gal bag:  .50 each
• 15 gal bag:  $2.00 each
• 30 gal bag:  $3.00 each
• 40 gal bag:  $4.00 each
• 55 gal bag:  $5.00 each

The bags come in rolls of 5 but may be purchased in any quantity you would like.  Payment may be made by cash, check, or credit/debit card (additional fee will apply).

Parking Permits: 
Temporary and Permanent Parking Tags are available in the Town Clerk's Office with a form completed by a physician.  Forms are also availalbe from the Town Clerk.  Permanent Tags are renewed every 3 years and do not require another completed form.  Expiration dates are noted on the tags. 

Notary Public Services:

Free service

Certificate/License Fees:

Marriage Licenses:  $40 cash, check, or credit/debit (additional fee will apply).

Certified copies of all vital records are $10 per copy.