How to Search Cayuga County, New York Records (Start Here)
Cayuga County, New York — County Clerk handles court filings, land records, and recorded documents.
- Court filings and land records: County Clerk — deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, Supreme Court filings.
- Pending criminal: WebCrims for the Judicial District.
- Property assessments: No county-wide assessor — each town maintains its own roll.
- Marriage: Town or City Clerk where the license was issued.
Each database below serves a specific purpose — choose the one that fits your search.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
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Sex Offenders
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Division of Criminal Justice Services sex offender registry. Search by name, zip code, or limit your search to Cayuga County.
Property & Tax Records
Property | County Assessment & Tax Rolls
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Cayuga County town, village, and school district assessment and tax rolls.
Property | County Sales
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Records of property sales in Cayuga County listed by month and year.
Business, Voter & Other
Agendas & Minutes
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Cayuga County Legislature and Committee meeting Minutes and Agendas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Cayuga County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Cayuga County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Cayuga County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal Tax Receiver / County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Cayuga County? ▼
In New York, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the City/Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Cayuga County records available online? ▼
Cayuga County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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