How to Search Columbia County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk. Use eCourts / WebCivil for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: County Clerk.
- Property values: Municipal Assessor.
- Tax bills: Municipal Tax Receiver / County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: City or Town Clerk.
Limited online access. Most records require a phone call or in-person visit.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Property & Tax Records
Property | Germantown School District
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Germantown Central School District Tax Processing Unit property tax search.
Property | Hudson
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City of Hudson online property tax record search and tax payment service.
Business, Voter & Other
Accident Reports
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Columbia County Sheriff's Office vehicle accident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Columbia County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Columbia County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County records available online? ▼
Online access in Columbia County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Columbia County? ▼
For court records, yes — eCourts / WebCivil covers Columbia County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Columbia County directly.
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