Clifton Park Phone Directory
Clifton Park is a town of about 38,000 people in Saratoga County, roughly 12 miles north of Albany and 7 miles northeast of Schenectady. The town covers about 50 square miles of suburban land with a growing population that generates a steady stream of public records. A phone directory search here pulls from town clerk filings, Saratoga County records, and state databases. New York's Freedom of Information Law opens up most of these documents to anyone who asks, and you do not need to live in the area or give a reason for your request.
Clifton Park Phone Directory Overview
Clifton Park Town Clerk Records
The Clifton Park Town Clerk is the main custodian of local records. The office is at Clifton Park Town Hall, One Town Hall Plaza. You can reach them at (518) 371-6651. The clerk handles vital records, licenses, and serves as the FOIL Records Access Officer for the town.
Birth and death certificates for events in Clifton Park are on file here. Marriage licenses too. Each certificate lists full names and home addresses. If you know someone was born, died, or got married in Clifton Park, the clerk's office is the first place to check. These records are among the most reliable for a phone directory search.
Dog licenses are another source. Every dog in Clifton Park needs a license, and the application lists the owner's name and address. Hunting and fishing licenses pass through this office as well. They are small records, but they confirm that a person lived at a given address at a specific time. When other records fail, these can fill in gaps.
Town Board meeting minutes go on file at the clerk's office. Every person who speaks at a board meeting gets named in the minutes. That includes residents who show up to comment on zoning changes, budget proposals, or local issues. These minutes are public and go back for years.
New York State Open Government Resources
The NYS Committee on Open Government handles FOIL oversight for every town in the state, including Clifton Park. They are the go-to resource when you have questions about your right to access public records.
Their website has sample FOIL letters, answers to common questions, and a phone line at (518) 474-2518 where you can get free advice. If the Town of Clifton Park or Saratoga County gives you trouble on a records request, these are the people to call.
Saratoga County Records for Clifton Park
Clifton Park sits in Saratoga County. The county clerk's office files property deeds, mortgages, liens, and business certificates. These records are a core part of any phone directory search because they all contain names and addresses.
The Saratoga County Clerk is in Ballston Spa, the county seat. When someone buys or sells a home in Clifton Park, the deed goes on file here. It lists the buyer and seller names and their mailing addresses. Mortgages are recorded too. These land records go back decades, and many are searchable through the county's online portal.
Business certificates are filed with Saratoga County. Sole proprietors and partnerships must register, and the filing includes the owner's name and business address. UCC financing statements show debtors and secured parties with their addresses. All of these are public records available without a FOIL request since the county clerk makes them accessible as part of normal filing operations.
The Saratoga County Board of Elections holds voter registration data for Clifton Park residents. The rolls list each voter's name, home address, party affiliation, and voting history. This data is available under New York law for political and non-commercial use.
Property and Tax Records
The Clifton Park Assessor keeps records on every parcel in town. Assessment rolls show owner names and mailing addresses. Tax maps lay out lot boundaries. Property cards hold details on building size, lot dimensions, and assessed values.
Clifton Park has seen a lot of residential development. New subdivisions, townhouse complexes, and single-family homes all generate property records when they sell. Each sale creates a deed at the county level and an assessment record at the town level. Both show the owner's name and where they get their mail.
Tax exemption records add more data. Seniors, veterans, and nonprofits who get property tax exemptions had to apply. The applications list names and addresses. Grievance filings are public too. If someone challenged their assessment through the Board of Assessment Review, the paperwork is on file at the assessor's office.
The town's website often has assessment data you can look up online. Check there first before visiting in person. It can save you a trip.
Community Records and Local Resources
Clifton Park is home to the Shenendehowa Central School District, one of the larger districts in the Capital Region. School board meetings produce public minutes that name anyone who speaks or submits a petition. Budget documents and contracts are public records too. The district's administration offices handle FOIL requests for school records.
The town has a 15-mile trail network and the Clifton Common sports complex. While these are recreation amenities, they generate records too. Permit applications for events at Clifton Common, facility rental agreements, and vendor contracts all list names and addresses. Parks and recreation department files are public under FOIL.
Building permits in Clifton Park go through the town's Building Department. Every permit application shows the property owner and contractor. Certificates of occupancy, inspection reports, and code violations are all on file. The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals create records at their meetings. Applications for variances, site plans, and subdivisions all name the property owner and include their contact info.
Police and Court Records
The Clifton Park area is served by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office and the New York State Police. Incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records from these agencies list names and addresses of the people involved.
Accident reports are a common source. The Northway (I-87) runs right through Clifton Park, and Route 146 sees heavy traffic. Each accident report lists drivers, addresses, insurance info, and vehicle data. You can request these through FOIL. The agency must respond within five business days.
The Clifton Park Town Court handles traffic cases, small claims, and some criminal matters. Court records list parties by name and address. For more serious cases, the Saratoga County courts take over. The Fourth Judicial District covers Saratoga County. The New York State Unified Court System website has online lookup tools for certain case types.
Saratoga County also has a Family Court and Surrogate's Court in Ballston Spa. These handle matters like guardianship, estate proceedings, and name changes. Some of these records are sealed, but many are public and list parties by name and address.
Filing a FOIL Request in Clifton Park
FOIL covers every department in the Town of Clifton Park. You can request records from the clerk, the assessor, the building department, or any other town office. No residency needed. No reason required.
Send your request in writing to the Records Access Officer at the relevant department. Be as specific as you can. Names, dates, addresses, and record types all help the staff find what you are looking for. The town has five business days to acknowledge your request. They will either grant it, deny it with a written reason, or tell you how long it will take.
The standard copy fee is $0.25 per page. You can avoid the fee by inspecting records in person at the office. That is free under the law. If your request is denied, appeal within 30 days. The Committee on Open Government can help with appeals and give you advice at no cost. Their phone number is (518) 474-2518.
Other Clifton Park Phone Directory Resources
A handful of other places hold records that can help with a phone directory search in Clifton Park.
The Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library keeps local history files, old town reports, and reference materials. The library is at 475 Moe Road and has staff who can point you to the right resources for your search.
The Saratoga County website lists all county departments and contact info. If you need county-level records for a Clifton Park address, start there. The county runs its own FOIL process that is separate from the town.
The New York State Archives in Albany holds historical records from every county in the state. Old property records, tax rolls, and vital records from past decades are all in their collection. You can search the catalog online and order copies by mail. For legal help with public records issues, the Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York offers free services to those who qualify.
Nearby Towns and Cities
Clifton Park is well connected to other communities in the Capital Region. Albany is about 12 miles south. Saratoga Springs is 10 miles north. Troy sits across the river to the east, and Schenectady is about 7 miles to the southwest. Colonie is just south in Albany County. If your search in Clifton Park does not turn up what you need, these nearby places may have the records you are looking for.
New York State Records
For state-level records that cover Clifton Park and all of Saratoga County, visit the main page.