How to Search Kings County, New York Records (Start Here)
Kings 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.
The official sources are listed below. Each one returns different data.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Civil Court Decisions
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Search the NY State Unified Court System for online court decisions in Kings County.
Civil Court Records
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Use this New York State Unified Court System service to search for Kings County Civil Court records.
Court Records | Pending Civil
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Pending Kings County Supreme Court civil calendars and documents, or search by Justice, party, index number, or attorney.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Search for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) in Kings County by name, parcel identifier, document type, ID, transaction number.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Kings County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Kings County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Kings 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 Kings 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 Kings County records available online? ▼
Kings County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Kings County? ▼
For court records, yes — eCourts / WebCivil covers Kings County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Kings County directly.
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