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FAQ (COVID-19) | Southampton Town Beaches

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1. Will Cooper’s Beach be open?

Please contact Southampton Village at (631) 283-0247

2. How can I purchase a 4x4 permit?

Apply online:

•  You may apply online http://www.southamptontownny.gov/489/Forms-Applications 
• https://epermits.southamptontownny.gov/ 

Apply by mail: 

• 4x4 and/or Boat Ramp Application and Requirements (PDF)

For further information,  please contact Southampton Town Trustees Dept. at (631) 287-5717.

3. How many permits am I allowed?

•  There is no limit. You pay per vehicle. However, only 2 permits per online payment transaction. 

4. What type of payments do you take?

•  We take all major Credit cards (MasterCard, AMEX, Visa, and Discover) or Checks and cash will be accepted at walk-in locations. Note: A $25 service fee will be charged for all checks returned by the bank. 

5. When will the beach be open?

• Please visit the following website for beach openings & updates… http://www.southamptontownny.gov/parksrec

6. Will you be selling daily permits?

• Due to COVID-19, no daily permits will be sold until further notice.

7. Is the office open to purchase a beach permit?

•  Due to COVID-19, the Parks & Recreation Office is closed to the public until further notice.

8. I’m a Veteran, how do I get my permit this year?

• Beach parking permits are being processed via mail until further notice. Therefore, visit our website: http://www.southamptontownny.gov/parksrec, download the application and mail it in with the proper documentation. If you received a Veteran beach permit for 2019, just provide the vehicle registration with the application and SASE.

9. How much are the permits this year?

• Southampton Town Residents: $40; Senior Residents (60+): $30; Non-Residents: $400; Southampton Town FD/EMS/Mil/Veterans: Free

10. How can I purchase a Village permit?

• Please call Southampton Village at (631) 283-0247.

11. I just purchased a new home, what documentation do I need?

• New homeowners must provide a copy of their tax bill, deed (less than a year old) or closing papers. As long as the first and last names match on the registration to one of these documents, you will be fine.

12. What documentation do you need if my vehicle has a P.O. box?

•  Please provide any combination of 3 utility bills from PSEG or Cable (current, 6 months & a year ago).

13. I do not get mail at my physical address, what do I need to show?

•  When it comes to proving your residency….we would need a copy of your tax bill, deed (less than a year old), closing papers or any combination of 3 utility bills from PSEG or Cable (current, 6 months & a year ago).

14. Can I get a beach permit if I do not own a vehicle?

•  Beach permits are for parking purpose only. The beach is free.

15. What age qualifies for a senior permit?

•  The individual on the vehicle registration must be 60+.

16. Can I get a permit on a rental car?

• Yes. A copy of the vehicle rental agreement will be required.

17. I have a new vehicle with a temporary registration. How can I purchase a permit?

• Provide a copy of the first page of the vehicle purchase/lease agreement along with the temporary registration.

18. I haven’t received my new registration from motor vehicle yet. How can I get my permit?

•  Provide a copy of your DMV account showing your vehicle registration(s).