How to Search Montgomery County Records (Start Here)
Montgomery County splits its records across 4 different departments.
- Criminal and civil case records are filed with the County Clerk.
- Start with the City/Town Assessor for any property-related search.
- The Town/City Clerk issues and records marriage licenses.
Keep in mind: NYC and upstate use entirely different systems.
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Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Pending Civil
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Lookup Montgomery County Supreme Court Civil Case court calendars and documents, or search by Justice, party, index number, or attorney.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessment Rolls
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Montgomery County tentative and final property assessment rolls. Includes the City of Amsterdam, and the Towns of Amsterdam, Canajoharie, Charleston.
Property | City & Town Tax Maps
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Enter the site, click on "Tax Maps" at the top, and then choose a municipality to download pdf tax maps.
Property | County Parcel History
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Searchable database of Montgomery County parcel histories.
Property | County Sales
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Montgomery County Real Property Department parcel sales database.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Montgomery County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Montgomery County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery County records available online? ▼
Montgomery County has partial online coverage — 5 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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