How to Search Chemung County, New York Records (Start Here)
Chemung 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.
Browse the databases below. Each links directly to an official government portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Property & Tax Records
Property | County Assessment Rolls
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Property assessment rolls for Chemung County listed by municipality.
Property | Elmira Heights CSD
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Property tax search for the Elmira Heights Central School District serving the communities of Big Flats, Elmira, and Horseheads.
Property | Elmira School District
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Property tax records for the Elmira City School District.
Business, Voter & Other
Forms & Documents
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Library of online documents and forms from Chemung County government.
Restaurant Inspections
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Chemung County Health Department food service inspection results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Chemung County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Chemung County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Chemung 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 Chemung 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 Chemung County records available online? ▼
Chemung County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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