Gale Brownlee's Family Visits County Building - New Online Exhibit Available
Ulster County Clerk Nina Postupack was pleased to welcome the family of Gale Brownlee to the County Office Building last week. They viewed the Women’s History Month exhibit panel and shared stories about Gale and all of her many adventures. The office is happy to bring Gale’s important contributions to light.
The exhibit panel will remain on display in the lobby of the County Office Building through the end of March.
Get an Enhanced or REAL ID by May 7, 2025 for US Flights
Get an Enhanced or REAL ID today!
Beginning on May 7, 2025, the federal government will require your driver license, permit or ID card to be REAL ID compliant if you wish to use it as identification to board a domestic flight (within the U.S.), or enter military bases and certain federal facilities.
Enhanced driver license, permit, or non-driver ID and valid U.S. Passport are already REAL ID compliant and can be used to board a flight.
Hall of Records
The Hall of Records Division maintains three separate record storage areas. These areas are the General Records Storage Area, Archival Vault and the Electronic/Microfilm Media Vault.
The vast interior of the General Records Storage Area houses the inactive records of the Ulster County Government. It has the capacity to store 38,644 cubic feet of records and provide storage, retrieval, timely destruction and other records management needs.
How can I apply to become a notary?
To qualify to be a notary you must be eighteen years old, a United States citizen, a resident of New York and have no prior felony convictions. The application packet is available in the Ulster County Clerk's Office. The packet includes; an application, a test study guide, a listing of exam dates and locations.
Upon passing the examination you will receive notification in the mail from the Department of State. Return the completed application and the $60.00 fee to the NYS Department of State. You will receive your notary ID card which will be valid for four years.
How can I obtain a pistol permit?
To obtain a pistol permit, please contact the Ulster County Sheriff's Office online or by calling (845) 340-4237 or (845) 340-3639
How do I add the Veteran designation on my Driver's License?
If you are a qualified U.S.
How do I get a notary authenticated and then an apostille?
If you need an authentication of a notary public who is qualified in Ulster County, you must bring in the document with the original notary stamp and signature on it (copies cannot be authenticated). The fee for each authentication is $3.00 and should be made payable to the "Ulster County Clerk". If you are submitting the document by mail, send it to the Ulster County Clerk’s Office, 244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401.
How do I get my favorite merchant(s) to participate in the FAVOR program?
Merchants can fill out the Merchant Application Form available on our website or in hardcopy at the Clerk’s Office. If there is a particular merchant you would like to participate in this program, please feel free to bring them a copy of the application form or direct them to our website to fill one out.
How do I need to appear for my photo?
- Please wear clothing normally worn on a daily basis, darker colors work best. You cannot wear a uniform, clothing that looks like a uniform, or camouflage attire.
- Take off your eyeglasses for your photo. If you cannot remove your glasses for medical reasons, please include a signed note from your doctor with the application.
How do I obtain a Certificate of Disposition for a criminal case?
Certificate of Disposition can be obtained from our office. A request form must be completed (Criminal Certificate of Disposition Request Form). The fee for a Certificate of Conviction is $5.00. You may send the request form into the Ulster County Clerk's Office with the required fee. Processing time is approximately 7 to 10 days. For further questions you can contact our office at 845-340-3040.
How do I obtain a copy of a birth, death, or marriage record?
All birth, death, and marriage records for New York State are filed at the town, city, or village clerk’s office where the event occurred. Or you may contact the New York State Department of Health.
For a complete listing of all the town, city, and village clerk’s offices for Ulster County along with their contact information, please Click Here
How do I obtain a copy of my deed?
Please visit the Land Records page.
