How to Search Herkimer County, New York Records (Start Here)
Herkimer 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 Records | Civil
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Find pending Herkimer County Supreme Court civil cases and view court calendars and documents, or search by attorney, Justice, index number, or party.
Jail & Inmate Records
Inmates
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Herkimer County Sheriff Office jail population by month and year.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessment Rolls
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Real Properties Tax Service department of Herkimer County town, village, and school district assessment rolls and tax bills.
Property | School District | Oppenheim-Ephratah
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Oppenheim-Ephratah Central School District property tax records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Herkimer County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Herkimer County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Herkimer 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 Herkimer 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 Herkimer County records available online? ▼
Herkimer County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Herkimer County? ▼
For court records, yes — eCourts / WebCivil covers Herkimer County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Herkimer County directly.
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