How to Search Essex County, New York Records (Start Here)
Essex 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.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Cases | Civil
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View court calendars and documents, or search by party, index number, attorney, or Justice.
Court of Claims Records
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Use this New York State Unified Court System service to search for Essex County Court of Claims records.
Property & Tax Records
Property | County Assessment, Tax Maps, GIS Search
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Essex County assessment property and tax records, GIS map search, and tax maps.
Property | County GIS
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Essex County Real Property Tax Services Department GIS interactive map property record search.
Property | County Tax & Assessment Rolls
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Essex County Real Property Tax Services Department tentative and final assessment, school, and tax rolls.
Property | County Tax Records
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Essex County Treasurer property tax records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Essex County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Essex County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex County records available online? ▼
Essex County has partial online coverage — 6 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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