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Recreational Permits & Licenses
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The following are some of the permits and licenses issued at the Town Clerk's Office:
Boat Ramp Permit: Allows the permit holder to use any of the three boat ramps located in Smithtown. [Two (2) ramps at Long Beach; One (1) ramp at the Kings Park Bluff]. To obtain a permit one must show a current boat registration in the name and address of the Smithtown resident. Permits are issued for the registered vessel. Cost is $45.00 each.
Car Top Permit: A car top permit is issued for small crafts such as canoes, kayaks, dinghies, rubber rafts, etc., which are walked down to the water. Proof of residency must be shown. Cost is $7.00 each.
Resident Parking Permit: Allows residents to park their cars in the parks, beaches and railroad stations located within the township. Permits may be obtained by showing the vehicle registration receipt bearing the Smithtown resident's name and address. Permits are issued at the Town Clerk's Office and Department of Parks Buildings and Grounds during normal working hours and at most of the Parks and Beaches during the summer season. THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS PERMIT.
Resident Blue Card: This is designed for persons who either do not drive or have a leased or rented vehicle which is not registered to the resident. Some residents prefer to use this card in place of the resident sticker because their car windows are tinted. This permit must be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office. A drivers license or non-driver ID must be presented. For more information please contact the Clerk's Office (360-7620). THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS PERMIT.
Night Fishing Permit: This permit is for fishermen only. It allows them to stay on the beach after closing. It is not a camping permit. You must be fishing or you will be asked to leave the beach. Resident vehicle registration receipt must be presented at the Clerk's Office to obtain a permit. THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS PERMIT.
Worm Digging Permit: This permit allows residents only to dig for sand and blood worms in river and beach areas. The fee is $.50 (Fine is much higher - best to get one if you plan to dig).
Commercial Shellfish Digging Permit: This is a commercial permit. In order to obtain a Smithtown Shellfish Digging Permit, persons must first have a New York State Permit. The cost is $50.00 . Persons taking shellfish commercially should contact the Clerk's Office at 360-7620 for requirements. Residents wishing to take shellfish for their own personal use are permitted to do so and allowed to take up to one half bushel per person per day without a permit. Copies of the shellfish digging ordinance are available at the Clerk's Office.
Transient Boat Slips and Winter Wet Storage: Available to residents and nonresident but subject to availability. Please contact the Harbor Master at 360-7643.
Dock Space and Moorings: Waiting list (FOR RESIDENTS ONLY). Please contact the Clerk's Office at 360-7620 for more information.
Environmental Conservation Hunting and Fishing Licenses: The Department of Environmental Conservation has devised a license issuing system, with a single standard license application. The issuing agent validates these licenses. The Town Clerk is an issuing agent for these licenses. Please contact the Clerk's Office at 360-7620 for more detailed information.
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