What the Clerk's Office does
The Sand Lake Town Clerk's Office issues a variety of licenses and permits: for marriages, dogs, conservation (hunting and fishing), bingo, games of chance, handicapped parking, peddling and soliciting.
The Sand Lake Town Clerk's Office is a full Passport Acceptance Facility.
Notary Services - Currently there are two Notaries on staff. Please call ahead to be sure they are available before coming in.
Passport application processing
Our passport agency is up and running. For new Passports and minors, please call ahead to receive instructions and make an appointment. Adult Renewals require a new photo (no appointment necessary). Passport photos are $15.00 and our agents will review your renewal application to be sure all required information is completed before you mail it.
Dog license
Dog Licenses can be processed at the Town Clerk's Office or by mail if you prefer. New York State Law requires that all dogs be licensed annually. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issues renewal notices. However, they are processed in your local municipality.
Before a license can be issued or renewed, the following are required:
- Current proof of rabies vaccination. The Rensselaer County Health Department requires all dogs four months of age or older to be vaccinated for rabies.
- Proof of spaying or neutering, if applicable. If that is not possible, a signed statement by the owner acknowledging that the animal is spayed/neutered will be accepted by the Town Clerk's office.
| Dog | Fee |
|---|---|
| Neutered or spayed | $8.00 annually |
| Not neutered or spayed | $13.00 annually |
If your dog is lost, stolen or passes away, please notify the Town Clerk's Office. The Town of Sand Lake has a Leash Law. All dogs must be on a leash when not on their own property.
In the event that the dog owner does not respond after several delinquency notices their name is forwarded to the Animal Control Officer for further action. The Animal Control Officer will visit the residence for final compliance. If no attempt is made to license the dog after all these procedures, the dog owner will be ticketed and/or fined with non-compliance of State and Town law and a Court appearance will be scheduled resulting in significant fines.
New Dog License Requirements (accessible version)
Certificate of Residence - Hudson Valley Community College
To obtain a Certificate of Residence for Hudson Valley Community College, you must provide documentation that you have resided in the State of New York for one (1) year and the Town of Sand Lake for six (6) months.
Usually, a driver's license will satisfy both these requirements. However, in the event that you have moved, lived in a different town or county, or have a driver's license that does not meet the above criteria, further documentation must be provided. Examples of proof are: pay stubs with your current address, utility bills, lease, etc. that prove that you have lived at the current Sand Lake address for the last six (6) months.
If you do not have any of the above, contact the Clerk's Office for assistance. There is no fee.
For other colleges, residents need to contact Rensselaer Finance, 4th floor, 1600 7th Avenue, Troy, NY.
Services by mail
Many of the Town Clerk's services can be done by mail. Please call to make arrangements.
Seniors medical transportation
Transportation for medical needs. Please call as early as possible.
Clerk's Office forms and applications
- Butler Park Application Original PDF
- Application for Use of Town Hall Facilities Original PDF
- Town Employment Application Original PDF
- New Dog License Requirements Original PDF
Source: townofsandlake.us/townclerk and its linked pages, copied November 11, 2026.