FAQs

What are the Clerk’s Department hours?

The Clerk’s Department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday.

How can I contact the Clerk’s Department?

Village Hall at 825-4200 and press 5

Fax the Clerk’s Department at 825-8316

When are the Board of Trustee meetings?

The Board of Trustees Work Session - First Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room.

The Board of Trustees Regular Meeting – Third Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Court Room. Please see “Meetings” link for dates and/or changes.

Where can I obtain a copy of the Board minutes of a meeting?

Please see the “Meetings” link and scroll to the bottom. For inquiries, call the Clerk’s Department at 825-4200 ext. 5105.

Does the Village license animals?

The Clerk’s Department issues dog licenses. Dogs four months and older require a license. A certificate of spaying or neutering must be presented when obtaining a license. The fee is $10.00 for each spayed or neutered dog and $18.00 for each unspayed or unneutered dog. For inquiries or an application, call the Clerk’s Department at 825-4200 ext. 5114.

Does the Village have a dog park?

The Village Community Dog Park is located adjacent to the Village Hall parking area. Annual Village Dog Park membership is $22.00 for residents, $60.00 for Central High School District Residents, and $125.00 for Town of Hempstead residents.

Dogs must be licensed and a dog park application can be obtained at the Clerk’s Department. For inquiries or an application, call the Clerk’s Department at 825-4200 ext. 5114.

How do I obtain my birth certificate or a copy of a death certificate?

The Clerk’s Department has records of those who have been born or have died in the home or streets of the Village. The cost for a certified copy is $10.00. For inquiries or an application, call the Registrar’s office at 825-4200 ext. 5105. Click here to download Copy of Death Record - DOH-294a. Click here to download Copy of Birth Record - DOH-296a.

Do I need to license my business with the Village?

Businesses in the Village must be licensed. After the business complies with all Building Department requirements, the Clerk’s Department issues a Mercantile Permit. This permit licenses your business with the Village and the fee is $375.00 for a 5 year permit. For inquiries or an application, call 825-4200 ext. 5114 or visit our licensing portal here.

Where do I register to vote or get an absentee voter ballot for a National Election?

Call Nassau County Board of Elections at 571-2411.

Where do I register to vote or get an absentee voter ballot for a Village Election?

Call the Clerk’s Department at 825-4200 ext. 5105.

Are door to door solicitors licensed?

Under the Code of the Village of Valley Stream there is generally no door-to-door solicitation. See the link for Village Codes.

How do I obtain a Village Parking Permit?

The Clerk’s Department issues Resident, Non-Resident Commuter, Business and Commercial Parking permits. See the "Permits" link.

Can I park overnight in the street?

There is no overnight parking on the streets of the Inc. Village of Valley Stream between the hours of 3:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m.

What happens if I have guests staying overnight?

The Clerk’s Department can issue a temporary parking permit. For this permit call the Clerk’s Department at 825-4200 ext. 5114.

How can I obtain a handicap permit?

Download Handicap Permit Application MV-664.1 from our website here. You can also get more information and/or download forms at New York State Department of Motor Vehicles website http://www.dmv.ny.gov/forms.htm. Resident completes Part 1, doctor completes Part 2. Bring this form with your driver’s license to the Village Hall Clerk’s Department.

If you do not live in the village but need a handicap permit, call Nassau County Office of the Physically Challenged at 516-227-7399.

What are the licenses issued in the Clerk’s Department?

Besides dog licenses, the Clerk’s Department issues licenses to second hand dealers, tow car companies, peddlers, fence contractors, private carters, landscape/gardeners, used car dealers and taxi drivers. For inquiries and/or an application call 825-4200 ext. 5105.

How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIL) request?

FOIL requests are submitted to the Clerk’s Department. Forms may be obtained at the Clerk’s Department. For further inquiries, call 825-4200 ext. 5105. Download FOIL application here.

Where do I obtain a passport?

Passports may be obtained at the Post Office (825-8739) or at Hempstead Town Hall (489-5000).

Where do I get a marriage license?

Marriages licenses may be obtained at Hempstead Town Hall. For inquiries, call 489-5000.

What do I do to have a block party?

Please complete and submit a Block Party application at least three weeks before your event. Click here to download an application. For inquiries, call the Clerk’s Department at 825-4200 ext. 5106.