Licenses & Permits

Auction Sales

View details for auction sales.

Auctioneer License

Find information for the Auctioneer License.

Bingo License

Guidelines for the issuance of Bingo licenses are mandated by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.

Block Party

There is no fee to obtain a block party permit and this type of activity is not covered by town ordinance. The permit specifically allows for the closing of a street for a specific amount of time.

Dog License

Guidelines for the issuance of Dog licenses are mandated by New York State.

Games of Chance

The guidelines for the issuance of a Games of Chance license are mandated by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.

Going Out of Business Sale

Guidelines for the issuance of Going Out of Business Sales licenses are mandated by New York State.

Hunting & Fishing License

NYS hunting and fishing permits are available at Town Hall.

Limousine or Livery Owner

The issuance of medallions is to regulate passenger-carrying vehicles and to protect the public from unlicensed and uninsured operators.

Limousine / Taxicab Livery Driver

The issuance of Limousine and Taxi Driver Licenses is to regulate passenger-carrying vehicles and to protect the public from unlicensed and uninsured operators.

Parade Permit

There is no fee for a parade permit in the Town of Hempstead, however, Town Board approval is required.

Parking: Baldwin

Baldwin Special District Parking Permits are required for Baldwin Resident-Only parking spaces in the Baldwin Special Parking District.

Parking: Bellerose Terrace

Parking: East Meadow

Parking permits are required for the East Meadow Special Parking District.

Parking: Elmont

Parking permits are required for the Elmont parking district.

Parking: Oceanside Terrace

Parking: Oceanside LIRR

Parking permits are required for the Oceanside parking district.

Pawn Broker

NYS Law requires all Pawn Brokers to be licensed by the local government.

Peddling & Soliciting Permit

The licensing of peddlers and peddler vehicles offers the public a measure of protection from unlicensed and unscrupulous vendors.

Private Carter

Learn more about the private carter license.

Resident Commuter Parking Permit

Resident Commuter Parking Permits are required for all Hempstead Town-maintained parking spaces in the Baldwin, Bellmore, Merrick, Seaford, and Wantagh LIRR commuter lots.

Second Hand Dealer

The issuance of a second hand dealer license was created at the request of the Nassau County Police Department to aid in the investigation and recovery of stolen property.

Special Event Permit

Find more information about the special event permit.

Taxicab Owner

The issuance of medallions is to regulate passenger-carrying vehicles and to protect the public from unlicensed and uninsured operators.

Tow Car Driver

The regulation of car tow drivers is designed to protect the public from unlicensed and uninsured operators.

Tow Car Owner

The regulation of tow car owners is designed to protect the public from unlicensed and uninsured operators.