RENSSELAER COUNTY EXECUTIVE STEVE MCLAUGHLIN TO UNVEIL PROPOSED 2025 COUNTY BUDGET ON OCTOBER 17

The Rensselaer County Clerk is providing a free new tool to help property owners protect one of their most valuable assets. With Fraud Alert, you can sign up to receive alerts whenever a document, such as a deed or mortgage, is recorded under your name.

Welcome to the Rensselaer County Geographic Information System, which is designed to provide maps, spatial data, forms and links to other sites relating to Rensselaer County and the surrounding region.

For Congressional, Senatorial, and Assembly District maps, please view the Redistricting Information Page. Download Election District Files Please note that you will need GIS software to open these files through Clearinghouse. Election District Shape files can be found at the New York State GIS Clearinghouse.

Rensselaer County 99 Troy Road East Greenbush, NY 12061 County Clerk: 518-270-4080 Sheriff: 518-266-1900 County Office Building: 518-270-2900 Photo Credit: Fred McCag

To find your polling location and map, visit the Voter Registration and Poll Site Search website. Be sure to select Rensselaer in the drop-down tab for County. Primary and General Election Day hours are 6 am to 9 pm. If you have any questions or cannot confirm your information, please call the Rensselaer County Board of Elections at 518-270-2990.

Rensselaer County 99 Troy Road East Greenbush, NY 12061 County Clerk: 518-270-4080 Sheriff: 518-266-1900 County Office Building: 518-270-2900 Photo Credit: Fred McCag

The mission of Child Protective Services (CPS) is to investigate reports of suspected maltreatment, neglect or abuse of children in Rensselaer County, to identify safety and risk elements and to provide interventions to safeguard children in our charge.

The Veterans Service Agency provides services to veterans of Rensselaer County and their families. We provide information on available benefits, eligibility standards, and we assist in the completion of necessary paperwork.

You can apply online at the NY State myBenefits website or download a SNAP Benefit Application (PDF) You can file your application before you have an interview. Rensselaer County Department of Social Services (DSS) must accept your application if, at a minimum, it contains your name, address (if you have one) and a signature.