Serves as registrar, licensing officer, records custodian, freedom of information administrator and the designated marriage officer, and as the town's secretary of all official minutes. Issues licenses for marriage, hunting, fishing, dog, clamming, peddlers, games of chance, bingo and taxis. Processes requests for parade permits, block parties, garage sales and going out of business sales. Acts as Registrar of Vital Statistics-responsible for recording all births and deaths in the town.

It is the Official Filing Office for the Town and maintains all official and vital records of Town government and public activities as the Records Management Officer. The Town Clerk's Office is responsible for keeping a complete and accurate record of all Town Board proceedings, actions, and resolutions and serves the public with access to Town records including the assurance that residents have convenient access to local permits and licenses.

Provides information on fishing, hunting, and wildlife, and how to obtain licenses to fish and hunt in designated locations. Residents can also report suspected wildlife sightings to the regional office.

Responsible for maintaining all Town records and recording vital statistics. Also issues licenses and permits including shellfish, peddlers, parking, secondhand dealers, waste removal, hunting, fish and dog, as well as birth certificates, marriage licenses and death transcripts. Passports can also be applied for through this office.

Houses applications to obtain permits/license, keeps records of civil actions. Also has a notary available for paperwork when needed.

Offers goverment services to the Town of Rhinebeck, licenses, permits, animal control, and recreation activities.