How to Search Onondaga County, New York Records (Start Here)
Onondaga County, New York — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor or auditor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Court cases: Check the local court clerk's office for case search availability.
- Property: County Assessor (or Auditor in Ohio) for values. Recorder for deeds and liens.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
These are the official sources. Pick the one that matches what you need.
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 Onondaga County.
Court Cases | Civil
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Pending Onondaga County Supreme Court civil case records, documents, and court calendars.
Court Records
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Search for Onondaga County Supreme Court records. Includes commercial, Department of Health, foreclosure, guardianship, mass tort, matrimonial, tort.
Sex Offenders
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New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services search for Onondaga County registered level 2 and 3 offenders.
Property & Tax Records
Birth and Death Records (info)
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Information from the Onondaga County Office of Vital Statistics on how to order certified copies of birth and death records.
Property | Assessment Rolls
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Real Property Tax Services Department of Onondaga County final assessment rolls for Camillus, Cicero, Clay, DeWitt, Elbridge, Fabius, Geddes.
Business, Voter & Other
Forms, Applications and Publications
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Search for downloadable Onondaga County forms, applications, and publications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Onondaga County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Onondaga County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Onondaga 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga County records available online? ▼
Onondaga County has partial online coverage — 7 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.
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