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1. What are the residency requirements for beach permits?

Must be one of the following; 1. Valid NY registration with valid East Hampton street address on it (NO P.O. BOXES). 2. Any person(s) who own a home within the boundaries of the Town of East Hampton. (Spouses may obtain a resident beach permit if they are not listed on the deed but will need to supply proof of marriage by presenting a marriage license the first time this permit is obtained). *If your home or vehicle is not listed under your personal name additional proof(s) of ownership will be required. Please call the office to find out what documents will be required to establish ownership.

2. When do I need a beach permit and which beaches does it cover?

A permit is required at the Town of East Hampton beaches 24/7 365 days a year.
*Please note that parking at Indian Wells beach and the first paved lot at Ditch Plains require a resident town permit. Resident and non-resident beach parking permits also allow the vehicle to launch boats at East Hampton Town launch ramps.

3. What is the current fee schedules for permits and services offered by the Town Clerk's office?

The following is a list of the current fees; Non-resident beach permit $500, Family beach permit $150, Non-resident drive on permit $400, Recycling Permit $115, Sr. Recycling Permit $55, Secondary recycling permit $40*, Personal Shellfish permit $10, Commercial shellfish permit $30, Marriage License $40, Non-resident launch ramp permit $150, *One secondary price per primary recycling permit. This means that after your first secondary recycling permit a third permit will be full price. 

Film Permits and Special Event Permit fees will be posted under forms. 

4. When do the Town of East Hampton Permits expire?

Recycling and shellfish permits will be valid from April 1st the year they are purchased until March 31st the following year. Non-resident beach and non-resident drive on permits are valid from January first until December 31st. Resident beach and resident drive on beach permits will expire in years ending in 0 and 5. They also need to be changed when you get a new car, new license plates or the permit itself becomes illegible.

5. How do I obtain a replacement permit?

Please call the office at 631-324-4142 for details.

6. How do I obtain a copy of my Marriage License?

Original marriage license has to have been obtained from the Town of East Hampton Clerk's Office. To obtain a copy of your marriage license you must include valid photo identification, 10 dollars per each certified copy and a reason why you are requesting the document. All documents can be sent to; Town Clerk 159 Pantigo Road East Hampton, NY 11937. 

7. How do I obtain a Special Event Permit and when is it required to have one?

Residential Property: Please contact Gabriella Gelir at 631-324-3187 or by email GGelir@ehamptonny.gov

Commercial Property: Please contact Gabriella Gelir at 631-324-3187 or by email GGelir@ehamptonny.gov

Public Property: a permit for an organized assembly of persons upon a property which is a public park, beach, or other property which is open to the public. Please note that the exemption allows for, Noncommercial social events as defined above, on public property involving up to 20 people over the age of 18 years, provided that there is no tent, and the event is neither catered nor for which other services have been contracted.

Parade/Run/Walk/Triathlon: No person, group, entity or organization shall organize or conduct a parade/walk-run, as defined herein, upon any public street, sidewalk, walkway, right-of-way or public property within the Town of East Hampton, outside of the boundaries of any incorporated village, without first having obtained a written special event parade/walk-run permit from the appropriate Town officials.

Art Sale: permit for the commercial sale of artwork by the artist, upon the residential property of the artist. The holding of Art Sales on more than three occasions in a calendar year or for more than three successive days shall be deemed a business use subject to the provisions of Chapter 255, Zoning, of the Town Code of the Town of East Hampton.

The entire Local Law can be found at, https://ecode360.com/9230259.

* All assembly permits are subject to review by the Assembly and Film Committee. Applications must be received in advance to ensure that your permit will be approved. The committee meets once a week during Peak season (May - October) the rest of the year the meetings will be monthly (Nov-April). Please feel free to view the local law at http://www.ecode360.com/9230292. 

For any of these permits please contact Gabriella Gelir at 631-324-3187 or by email GGelir@ehamptonny.gov

8. How do I obtain a permit to film within the Town of East Hampton?

A permit is required for ALL filming whether it is on private or public property in the Town of East Hampton.   Click on the link for the application and the fee schedule: Application and Fee Schedule . 

*All filming permits are subject to review by the Assembly and Film Committee. Applications must be received in advance to ensure that your permit will be approved. The committee meets once a week during Peak season (May - October) the rest of the year the meetings will be monthly. Applicants may be required to meet with the committee for approval.

Please contact Carole Brennan at 631-324-4142 or at CBrennan@ehamptonny.gov. for any additional details or questions.