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Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Requests
What is a FOIL request?

NYS’s Freedom of Information of Law (Public Officers Law §87) allows members of the public to access records of governmental agencies.  FOIL provides a process for the review and copying of an agency’s records.

How do I initiate a FOIL?

Submit a Written Request: FOIL requests must be submitted in writing. You can send your request via email, mail, or in person. Include your name, contact information, and a detailed description of the records you are seeking. Or use our online submission by clicking the link: Nyack Foil Request

How long does it take to get a FOIL response?

Within five (5) business days of the receipt of a written request for a record reasonably described, the agency must make the record available, deny access in writing giving the reasons for denial, or furnish a written acknowledgment of receipt of the request and a statement of the approximate date when the request will be granted or denied.

FOIL Form

Click here for a printable form to make a FOIL request. Or use our online submission form   Nyack Foil Request 

 FOIL requests can be sent to:  Mail: Linda Donnelly, Village Clerk, Village of Nyack, 9 N. Broadway, Nyack, NY  10960

E-mail:   ldonnelly@nyack-ny.gov

 

Correcting and Amending Vital Records
Correcting a Vital Record

Correcting a Vital Record

Vital records (birth, death, marriage and dissolution of marriage certificates) may be corrected if an error was made when the record was filed. 

A new document is not created.  The correction becomes a part of the certificate which will show the history of any changes made to the record.

Amending a Vital Record

Only birth records may be amended.  Birth records are amended for a number of reasons including the filing of an Acknowledgment of Paternity (LDSS-4418); adoption; court adjudication of parentage and court ordered change of name.

 When a birth record is amended, the original record and all documents pertaining to the amendment are placed under seal.  The sealed records are available only by order of a New York State court of competent jurisdiction.  A new birth certificate is created with the amended information and this certificate becomes the official record of the birth.

Correcting a Certificate

Important Note:

If you wish to correct a birth certificate and the birth occurred within the last 12 months, the fastest way to process your correction may be through the hospital of birth.

For information about correcting a record:

Amending a Certificate

Only birth records may be amended.  Birth records are amended when a change is ordered by the court (such as an adoption; court adjudication of parentage and ordered change of name) or when the parents file a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (LDSS-4418).

When a birth record is amended, the original record and all documents pertaining to the amendment are placed under seal. The sealed records are available only by order of a New York State court of competent jurisdiction. A new birth certificate is created with the amended information and this certificate becomes the official record of the birth.

For further information, visit our Amending a Birth Certificate page.

Common Reasons for Amendment

Pre-Adoption Birth Certificates
How to obtain a Pre-Adoption Birth Certificate

The Village of Nyack does not issue Pre-Adoption Birth Certificates. Please refer to the following site for detailed information:  Obtaining Original (Pre-Adoption) Birth Certificate for Adoptees - New York State Department of Health (ny.gov) or by calling 877-456-7747


 

Legal Name Change
How to legally change your name in New York State

Please note that the Village of Nyack does not process name changes in New York State. For all the information you need to change your name legally, please refer to the following link:

https://nycourts.gov/courthelp/NameChange/index.shtml




General Information
Phone Numbers
845-358-0548 ext. 545
Fax: 845-358-1480
Emergencies: Dial 911
Location
Village Hall
9 N. Broadway
Nyack,
NY
10960

Clerk: Mon - Fri
9:00am - 5:00pm
Registrar: Mon - Fri
9:00am - 3:00pm