How to Search Cortland County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk. Search online through eCourts / WebCivil.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Clerk.
- Property values: Municipal Assessor.
- Tax bills: Municipal Tax Receiver / County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: City or Town Clerk.
Cortland County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Find the right database below — each covers a different record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Property & Tax Records
Property | County Assessment Rolls
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Cortland County Real Property Tax Services access to final tax rolls organized by address.
Property | County GIS
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Cortland County GIS map property search. Find records by map, owner name, address, or parcel ID.
Tax Collectors
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County, city, town, village, and school tax collectors in Cortland County.
Business, Voter & Other
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Restaurant Inspections
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New York State food inspections reports for Cortland County.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Cortland County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Cortland County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Cortland 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 Cortland 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 Cortland County records available online? ▼
Cortland County has partial online coverage — 5 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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