How to Search New York Public Records
New York's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 62 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Court of Appeals (highest court) sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, City/Town/Village Courts. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the New York State Department of Health (Vital Records); NYC records via NYC DOHMH and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
19,867,248
Households
7,517,800
Median Income
$81,386
Median Home Value
$384,100
Wants & Warrants Databases
27 official New York wants & warrants sources.
Wants & Warrants
Record List - Total:307 Related Incident No Issued_ date Type Last Name
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Record List - Total:307 · Related Incident · Issued_ · Last Name · First Name Wanted for · Crime · Class · A26-03655 · 02/24/26 · Walczyk
Sheriff's Office | Chemung County, NY
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I would like to welcome you to the official website of the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office. As your Sheriff, I hope that you will find this website informative and educational about law enforcement on a county level. The County Sheriff is the primary law enforcement executive in each county of the State of New York.
State Child Support Enforcement Warrant Notice System | Department of State
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The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance ("DTF") files warrants in county clerks' offices throughout the state pursuant to Chapter 60, Article 8, Section 171-i of the Tax Law to enforce collection of child support and/or combined spousal and child support arrears.
Police Department | Town of Clarkstown
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The mission of the Clarkstown Police Department is to work in partnership with the Clarkstown community in order to provide the most professional and ethical police service, protect life and property, without passion or prejudice, bring to justice those who violate the law, reduce fear of crime, and promote the quality of life so that the Town of Clarkstown continues to be one of the safest and most desirable places in the Country to live, raise a family and conduct business.
Most Wanted: Jevon Henry | Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
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Other: Henry is additionally wanted by the Schenectady County Sheriffs for a charge of Conspiracy 2nd. Subject is known Blood gang member. Tattoo left upper arm – praying hands. Contact: Investigator Crossett @ 518-703-4411 or Sr. Investigator L. Fox @ 315-575-3469 · Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Sheriff's Office | FULTON COUNTY
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The Fulton County Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of law enforcement services within Fulton County, New York. Fulton County is located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The Sheriff's Office is a full-service agency that provides police, E911, and civil services as mandated by the County Law and correctional services as required by state Corrections Law.
Child Support Enforcement | Nassau County, NY - Official Website
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If you wish to obtain further information regarding our services or need help in filing a child support petition please contact our main office. ... Via U.S. mail at: Nassau County Department of Social Services 60 Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Suite #160 Uniondale, New York 11553-3656
Warrants Section: Oneida County Sheriff's Enforcement | Oneida County Sheriff's Office
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The Warrants Section closes over 700 Sheriff’s Office warrants yearly and maintains an active warrant list of about 700 wanted persons. The warrants originate from local courts, Oneida County Superior and Family Courts, and Oneida County Probation .
Orleans County, NY
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The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office is devoted to continuously searching for wanted persons. To assist in the locating and apprehension of persons wanted, a list of the people below are actively wanted by the Orleans County Sheriff. If you know the whereabouts of any persons listed please ...
ROCKLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE POLICE DIVISION 2016 ANNUAL REPORT
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outside of New York State to arrest and bring these fugitives from justice back to the county. ... In 2015 the BCI unit introduced and implemented the above programs. A wanted subject is selected
Directory - Steuben County
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To send an email, click on a name below. Last Name First Name Department Phone (607) Hopkins David 911 664-2991 Olin Veronica Board of Elections 664-2260 Penziul Kelly Board of Elections 664-2260 Rose Eric Buildings & Grounds 664-2384 Mori Brenda Clerk of the Legislature 664-2247 Van Etten ...
Ulster County Sheriff's Office, NY
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News & AlertsWarrantsSex OffendersSubmit A TipCompliments & ConcernsWellness Division
Sheriff Arrest | Warren County
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Newsletter Signup · Emergency Cellphone App · Real ID Information · ADA Compliance · Four great seasons - one outstanding destination! Activity · Arrests · Press Releases · Calls For Service · Blue Envelope Program · Project Lifesaver · Civil Division · Corrections Division · Employment · FOIL Request · Social Media · Warren County Sheriff Jim LaFarr ·
Westchester County Department of Public Safety
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Westchester's Warrant Watch Warrant Watch is a joint effort of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety and the Westchester County Department of Probation to locate and apprehend Westchester's most wanted fugitives. The Warrant Watch list provides information on these fugitives.
Wanted | LP PD - Lake Placid Police
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Arrest Warrant - Crim. Poss. Stolen Property Karina Rezvanova Arrest Warrant - Possession Forged Instrument 2nd Elena Kiseleva Arrest Warrant - Possession Forged Instrument 2nd Christopher G. Schwehm Bench Warrant Korrin I. Schofield Bench Warrant Michael T. Scheer Bench Warrant Bonny M.
Tioga County Jail
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103 Corporate Drive, Owego, New York 13827 (607) 687-1010 Directions · Administration · Civil · Civil Arrest Warrant · Evictions · Fee Schedule · Income Executions · Order of Attachment · Order of Seizure · Property Executions · Scheduled Sheriff Sales ·
Glens Falls Police | Active Warrants
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Glens Falls, NY 12801 · (518) 761-3840 · Get Directions · (518) 761-3840 · City Hall directory: 0 · Non-Emergency Calls: 1 · Records/accident reports: 2 · Sex offender officer: 4 · Property management/vehicle maintenance: 5 · Investigations ...
Madison County, NY | Official Website
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Madison County NY 138 N Court Street Wampsville, NY 13163 · Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m
OSI Most Wanted | Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
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Below are individuals wanted by the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision's (DOCCS) Office of Special Investigations who have been designated as its Most Wanted Fugitives. They should be considered ARMED and DANGEROUS · NEVER attempt to apprehend a fugitive yourself.
Active Warrants – Onondaga County Sheriff's Office
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Active Warrants · Incarceration Lookup · Correction Incarcerated Individual Lookup · Justice Center Incarcerated Individual Lookup · Jamesville · Jamesville Correctional Facility · Incarcerated Individual Visitation Information · Incarcerated Individual Work Programs · Online Facility Tour · Second Chance Dog Shelter · Justice Center · Onondaga County Justice Center ·
Homicide Squad | Buffalo Police, NY
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The Buffalo Police Department is committed to providing the citizens of Buffalo with professional and comprehensive investigations. Our Homicide Squad serves as the lead investigative division for unattended deaths, suicides, industrial accidents and homicides in the City of Buffalo.
Wanted / Missing - NYPD
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View the latest information on wanted suspects, including photographs, videos, and descriptions on Twitter at @NYPDTips. If you recognize a wanted person, or would like more information about the Crime Stoppers progam, visit the Crime Stoppers website or call 800-577-TIPS with your anonymous tip .
WELCOME TO 311
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MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the City of Niagara Falls, 311 Portal is to provide the public with fast, easily accessible information via a communication channel of their choice. It is to provide residents the ability to report non-emergency services like potholes, sidewalk repair, or code ...
Most Wanted (Warrant Hard Copy Confirmed 02/05/16) G.I.V.E. Task Force
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531 Liberty St, Schenectady NY, 12305 Phone: (518) 382 – 6380 Fax (518) 374-3401 www.schenectadypd.com
City of Watertown, New York - Home Page
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City of Watertown New York · Government · Departments · Business · Residents · About Watertown · Your browser does not support the video tag. Refuse & Recycling Schedule · Refuse Services · Request Bulk Item Pickup · Property Search · GIS Maps · Tax Exemptions ·
Field Investigations Division | Yonkers, NY
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The goal of the Pattern Crime Unit is to reduce crime and to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Yonkers. The Warrant Squad is designed to apprehend individuals who have outstanding warrants of arrest and bring them before the court. The Warrant Squad develops information on wanted individuals and proactively looks for these individuals both inside and outside of the City of Yonkers.
Open Warrants - Police Department
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Warrants Unit Ph: 315-223-3580 · Main Community · Business Visiting Departments · Government Services · Report an Issue · Pay Tax Bill · City of Utica Facebook Community Photos · © Copyright 2015 - City of Utica, New York - All Rights Reserved | Photo Credits: theshadowman.com
New York Counties
62 New York counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in New York?▼
New York's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search New York court cases?▼
New York's court system is headed by the Court of Appeals (highest court). Trial-court business is handled by the Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, City/Town/Village Courts. Many New York courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search New York business entities?▼
The New York Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in New York?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a New York birth or death certificate?▼
New York vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the New York State Department of Health (Vital Records); NYC records via NYC DOHMH and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are New York property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a New York sex offender?▼
The New York sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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