How to Search Kings County Public Records
Kings County is coterminous with the New York City borough of Brooklyn — 2.62M residents across 70.8 sq mi, the most populous of NYC's 5 boroughs.
- Court cases: NYSCEF Case Search — iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/CaseSearch — Supreme Court e-filed cases.
- WebCivil Supreme: WebCivil — iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/FCASMain — civil case status across NY State.
- Jail / inmate: NYC DOC Inmate Lookup — nyc.gov/site/doc/inmate-info/inmate-lookup.page; statewide via VINELink (vinelink.com).
- Vital records: NYC Health Vital Records — nyc.gov/site/doh/services/vital-records.page — birth & death; NYC City Clerk for marriage.
- Property: NYC ACRIS — nyc.gov/site/finance/property/acris.page — Brooklyn deeds, mortgages, liens since 1966.
Population
2.62M
Cities
1
Square Miles
70.8
Founded
1683
Searching Kings County: what to expect
Kings County publishes almost nothing online itself — nearly every source indexed below is state-run. That's normal for smaller New York countys, and it means your search leans on statewide systems, with the county offices handling the rest by phone or mail. You don't need a county-level docket here — New York courts are searchable statewide, mapped on our New York court records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Kings County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New York state publishers on the review date. 6 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Kings County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Kings County, New York — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
2,617,631
Population
Census estimate
997,957
Households
Census estimate
$74,692
Median income
Annual household
$865,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Brooklyn
County seat
In New York
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
4 sources
Vital records
2 sources
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
3 sources
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Kings County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Kings County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Case Search - Judiciary of New York Web Civil Supreme Court Case Search |
| Criminal records | Brooklyn District Attorney New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services - NYC |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | Document Search Introduction NYC Finance |
| Vital records | county-clerk - City Clerk Home - Historical Vital Records of NYC |
| Voter records | Ny |
| Professional licenses | DCWP | Portal ABCEats-Restaurants |
| Recorded documents |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Kings County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Kings County Records
2026
Kings County official government portal active
The official Kings County government website at www.brooklyn-usa.org continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Kings County court records portal verified
State court system links for Kings County verified against the New York judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Kings County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Kings County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Kings County property records online
Kings County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Kings County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Kings County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Kings County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the New York statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the New York state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Kings County Records
MYTH"Kings County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Kings County are held by the New York state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Kings County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Kings County data."
FACTOnly the official New York state repository has verified, current Kings County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Kings County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Kings County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- www.brooklyn-usa.org — Official Kings County government website
- iapps-train.courts.state.ny.us — Court records — official source
- www.criminaljustice.ny.gov — Criminal records — official source
- a836-acris.nyc.gov — Property records — official source
- www.cityclerk.nyc.gov — Vital records — official source
- a866-dcwpbp.nyc.gov — Licenses — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Kings County & New York Records
For records not specific to Kings County, use New York's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 New York statewide record systems:
- New York Court Records →
- New York Criminal Records →
- New York Property Records →
- New York Vital Records →
- New York Voter Records →
- New York Wants & Warrants →
- New York Licenses →
- New York Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
New York statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
Looking for a person, not a database? Start with the New York guides:
About Kings County, New York
Kings County is located in New York Metropolitan New York. The county seat is Brooklyn (official site: https://www.brooklyn-usa.org/).
- Households: 997,957
- Median household income: $74,692
- Median home value: $865,300
- Below poverty line: 19.0%
- Population density: 37,730.5 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 64
- NCES schools indexed: 573
Case Search - Judiciary of New York
Official Free
Local Civil Courts ONLY Enter at least the index number and year to find results, or select case type and court type for an exact match · Case Number and Year Separated If you don't know the format, enter the case number and year separately (year is optional)
Web Civil Supreme Court Case Search
Official Free
This system provides past, present and future case information for New York State Civil Supreme Courts Only · Index Search Find New York State Civil Supreme Court cases by index number. Party Search Find New York State Civil Supreme Court cases by party name.
Webcrims NY
Official Free
This is the court-records channel for Kings County: case searches and docket details. If a link breaks, the office homepage at iapps.courts.state.ny.us carries the new path.
NYSCEF Case Search — New York State Courts
Official Free
Local Civil Courts ONLY Enter at least the index number and year to find results, or select case type and court type for an exact match · Case Number and Year Separated If you don't know the format, enter the case number and year separately (year is optional)
Document Search Introduction
Official Free
The City Register is responsible for maintaining and making accessible the official records of real property documents such as deeds, mortgages and satisfactions of mortgages and personal property documents.
NYC Finance
Official Free
Welcome to the NYC Department of Finance's Property Tax Public Access web portal, your resource for information about New York City property taxes.
ZoLa | NYC’s Zoning & Land Use Map
Official Free
NYC Department of City Planning Zoning and Land Use (ZoLa) interactive map displays current zoning district, special purpose districts, commercial overlays, FAR, permitted uses, and applicable resolutions for every Brooklyn lot. Brooklyn zones range from R1-1 through R10 and C and M districts. Integrates with PLUTO data and supports street-address, BBL, and intersection searches; includes a printable lot detail report.
FAQ - NYC Open Data
Official Free
Are there restrictions on how I can use Open Data? Open Data belongs to all New Yorkers. There are no restrictions on the use of Open Data .
DCWP | Portal
Official Free
Welcome to DCWP Portal. Use the search bar below to look up any business licensed by the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection.
ABCEats-Restaurants
Official Free
Official public records resource for New York. The jurisdiction's own terminology matters — use their record-type names when you ask. The information comes straight from the office that creates the record, not a reseller.
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission 2021 Annual Report January 2022
Official Free
Assessment and tax records covering Kings County are published through this system. If a link breaks, the office homepage at nyc.gov carries the new path.
🌐 nyc.gov
Licensee Name Search - NY.Gov
Official Free
Enter all or part of last name and/or first name. Select a license type or "ALL LICENSE TYPES" from the drop-down list. To narrow down this search, you may select a county name or enter all or part of a city name or a Zip Code.
Brooklyn District Attorney
Official Free
Official license verification for New York. Renewal dates show here too — a license can be valid today and expiring next month. Employers and clients check this before hiring; screenshots of it are accepted as proof in most settings.
New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services - NYC
Official Free
The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) administers the state’s Commercial Security Tax Credit Program.
Search The Official New York State Sex Offender Registry - NY DCJS
Official Free
The Sex Offender Registry contains a variety of information about registered sex offenders, including but not limited to: multiple photos, names (aliases), home and/or work addresses, and convictions that required registration, if applicable.
county-clerk - City Clerk
Official
Step one requires a visit to the County Clerk's Office in the same county as our office where you obtained the certificate (refer to locations below). The County Clerk will authenticate the signature of the City Clerk for a fee of $3.
Home - Historical Vital Records of NYC
Official Free
Birth, death, and marriage record requests for Kings County route through this office. Searching the official side is free.
Birth, Death, Marriage & Divorce Records - New York State Department of Health
Official Free
New York County (Manhattan), Kings County (Brooklyn), Bronx County (The Bronx), Richmond County (Staten Island), and Queens County (Queens), contact: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene or New York City Marriage Bureau. One exception: DOH keeps divorce certificates for both New York State and New York City. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – National Center for Health Statistics Adoption and birth records are confidential and under court seal.
Ny
Official Free
Election administration for Kings County runs through this office, from voter rolls to results. Searching the official side is free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find Kings County property records?
Kings County property records are maintained by the County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Document Search Introduction portal directly: https://a836-acris.nyc.gov/acrisHelp/docsearch/Documents/documentsearchintrod.htm.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in New York?
In New York, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by New York law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are New York marriage records public?
Marriage records in New York are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
How do I run a New York background check?
New York background checks are handled by the New York DCJS. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.