How to Search Madison County Records (Start Here)
- Court records: County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk. Use eCourts / WebCivil for online case search.
- Deeds and liens: County Clerk.
- Property values: Municipal Assessor.
- Tax bills: Municipal Tax Receiver / County Treasurer.
- Marriage licenses: City or Town Clerk.
Some records are available online. Others may require contacting the office directly.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Civil Pending Cases
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View documents and court calendars, or search pending Madison County civil cases by Justice, index number, party, or attorney.
Property & Tax Records
Property | City & Town Assessments
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Assessment rolls for municipalities in Madison County, including the City of Oneida and the Towns of Brookfield, Lenox, Cazenovia, Lincoln, DeRuyter.
Property | County Tax & Assessments
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Madison County real property assessment and tax record database, tax maps, and interactive GIS map parcel search.
Business, Voter & Other
Civil Decisions
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Search the N.Y. State Unified Court System for online court decisions in Madison County. Click on Document Search by index/docket number or by county.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Madison County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Madison County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Madison 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 Madison 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 Madison County records available online? ▼
Madison County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, property records, and business filings. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Madison County? ▼
For court records, yes — eCourts / WebCivil covers Madison County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Madison County directly.
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