How to Search Bronx County Public Records
Bronx County is coterminous with the NYC borough of The Bronx — 1.38M residents across 42 sq mi, the only NYC borough on the U.S. mainland.
- Court cases: NYSCEF Case Search — iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/CaseSearch — Supreme Court e-filed cases.
- County Clerk: Bronx County Clerk's Office — nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-clerks-office — court filings and records.
- Jail / inmate: NYC DOC Inmate Lookup — nyc.gov/site/doc/inmate-info/inmate-lookup.page; VINELink for statewide.
- Vital records: NYC Health Vital Records — nyc.gov/site/doh/services/vital-records.page.
- Property: NYC ACRIS — nyc.gov/site/finance/property/acris.page — Bronx deeds, mortgages since 1966.
Population
1.38M
Cities
1
Square Miles
42
Founded
1914
Searching Bronx County: what to expect
Searches in Bronx County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (1 below) and New York's statewide databases for everything else. Court cases are the easy part: New York's statewide search covers Bronx County filings, so start at the New York court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. The standout local source is bronxda.nyc.gov, covering the sheriff's side — jail roster and inmate lookups. The county posts nothing for property records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our New York property records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Bronx County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New York state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Bronx County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Bronx County, New York — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
1,384,724
Population
Census estimate
525,387
Households
Census estimate
$47,036
Median income
Annual household
$501,400
Median home value
Census ACS
the Bronx
County seat
In New York
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
5 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Bronx County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Bronx County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | NY Courts / eCourts Webcrims NY |
| Criminal records | Bronx District Attorney About the NYS Sex Offender Registry |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | About ACRIS BRONX Block: 4489 Lot: 164 - NYC Finance |
| Vital records | Marriage Records - City Clerk - NYC.gov Home - Historical Vital Records of NYC |
| Voter records | Ny |
| Professional licenses | DCWP | Portal Taxi & Limousine Commission |
| Recorded documents | Building Information ABCEats-Restaurants Civil Court of the City of New York County of Bronx Index # LT-318522-22|BX |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Bronx County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Bronx County Records
2026
Bronx County court records portal verified
State court system links for Bronx County verified against the New York judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Bronx County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Bronx County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Bronx County property records online
Bronx County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside New York, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Bronx County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Bronx County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Bronx County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the New York statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the New York state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Bronx County Records
MYTH"Bronx County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Bronx County are held by the New York state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Bronx County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Bronx County data."
FACTOnly the official New York state repository has verified, current Bronx County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Bronx County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Bronx County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- iapps.courts.state.ny.us — Court records — official source
- bronxda.nyc.gov — Criminal records — official source
- a836-acris.nyc.gov — Property records — official source
- www.cityclerk.nyc.gov — Vital records — official source
- a866-dcwpbp.nyc.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Bronx County & New York Records
For records not specific to Bronx County, use New York's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 New York statewide record systems:
- New York Court Records →
- New York Criminal Records →
- New York Property Records →
- New York Vital Records →
- New York Voter Records →
- New York Wants & Warrants →
- New York Licenses →
- New York Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
New York statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Most Bronx County searches end up needing one of these:
About Bronx County, New York
Bronx County is located in the northernmost borough of New York City (coextensive with the borough of the Bronx), New York. The county seat is the Bronx.
- Households: 525,387
- Median household income: $47,036
- Median home value: $501,400
- Below poverty line: 26.9%
- Population density: 32,832.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 35
- NCES schools indexed: 428
NY Courts / eCourts
Official Free
Using our free case information services you can find future appearance dates for cases in Criminal and Family Courts .
Webcrims NY
Official Free
Case records from the New York courts serving Bronx County surface through this system. Searching the official side is free.
Civil Court of the City of New York County of Bronx Index # LT-318522-22|BX
Official Free
Court case information for Bronx County, New York. For copies the site doesn't display, the clerk fills requests at a per-page rate. Coverage is deepest for recent decades and thins out further back — check the stated start dates.
NYSCEF Case Search — New York State Courts
Official Free
Local Civil Courts ONLY Enter at least the index number and year to find results, or select case type and court type for an exact match · Case Number and Year Separated If you don't know the format, enter the case number and year separately (year is optional)
Case Search - Judiciary of New York
Official Free
Local Civil Courts ONLY Enter at least the index number and year to find results, or select case type and court type for an exact match · Case Number and Year Separated If you don't know the format, enter the case number and year separately (year is optional)
Bronx District Attorney
Official Free
Official license verification for New York. Verification here is the official word — status, license number, and any public discipline. The database reflects the board's live file, which beats calling the office.
About the NYS Sex Offender Registry
Official Free
Welcome to the New York State Sex Offender Registry information center. The purpose of this site is to provide an overview of the sex offender registration law and how the public can obtain information about sex offenders.
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services - NYC
Official Free
The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) administers the state’s Commercial Security Tax Credit Program.
Ojsa Recidivism Bronx
Official Free
Official public records resource for Bronx County, New York. Public-records law applies here: what they hold, you can generally request. The jurisdiction's own terminology matters — use their record-type names when you ask.
Marriage Records - City Clerk - NYC.gov
Official
Vital-record certificates connected to Bronx County are ordered here. Searching the official side is free.
Home - Historical Vital Records of NYC
Official Free
This is the request channel for Bronx County vital records — births, deaths, and marriages. It is an official government source.
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records - New York State Department of Health
Official Free
New York County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn), Bronx County (The Bronx), Richmond County (Staten Island), and Queens County (Queens), contact: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or New York City Marriage Bureau. One exception: DOH keeps divorce certificates for both New York State and New York City. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – National Center for Health Statistics Adoption and birth records are confidential and under court seal.
DCWP | Portal
Official Free
Welcome to DCWP Portal. Use the search bar below to look up any business licensed by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
Taxi & Limousine Commission
Official Free
The TLC Owner/Driver Resource Center is a space where Licensees may seek free financial counseling, legal services and other resources, including the Medallion Relief Program and Loan Guaranty Program (MRP+) which provide debt relief for those with five or fewer medallions.
🌐 nyc.gov
Licensee Name Search - NY.Gov
Official Free
Enter all or part of last name and/or first name. Select a license type or "ALL LICENSE TYPES" from the drop-down list. To narrow down this search, you may select a county name or enter all or part of a city name or a Zip Code.
About ACRIS
Official Free
The Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) supports the Office of the City Register in recording and maintaining official documents related to real estate, including deeds, mortgages and leases .
BRONX Block: 4489 Lot: 164 - NYC Finance
Official Free
Parcel and valuation data for Bronx County — ownership, assessed values, and property characteristics. Searching the official side is free.
Ny
Official Free
This is where Bronx County handles voter registration records and election operations. It is an official government source.
Building Information
Official Free
Official public records resource for Bronx County, New York. Fees, where charged, are set by statute or published schedule, not discretion. Staff at offices like this handle lookup questions daily — asking is normal.
🌐 nyc.gov
ABCEats-Restaurants
Official Free
Official public records resource for New York. The jurisdiction's own terminology matters — use their record-type names when you ask. The information comes straight from the office that creates the record, not a reseller.
Civil Court of the City of New York County of Bronx Index # LT-318522-22|BX
Official Free
Court case information for Bronx County, New York. For copies the site doesn't display, the clerk fills requests at a per-page rate. Coverage is deepest for recent decades and thins out further back — check the stated start dates.
SEC.gov | Search Filings
Business, Voter & Other
.gov
EDGAR, the SEC's filing database. Annual reports, ownership filings, and registration statements for every public company — free, federal, and searchable by company name or ticker.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Bronx County property records?
Bronx County property records are maintained by the County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the About ACRIS portal directly: https://a836-acris.nyc.gov/DS/DocumentSearch/AboutAcris.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in New York?
Yes — in New York, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
How long does an arrest stay on my record in New York if I wasn't convicted?
In New York, an arrest stays on your record indefinitely unless you petition the court to seal or expunge it, even if charges were dropped or you were found not guilty. New York's rules for clearing non-conviction records are stricter than for convictions — start with the New York DCJS.
How do I run a New York background check?
New York background checks are handled by the New York DCJS. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.