How to Search Orleans County, New York Records (Start Here)
Orleans County, New York — County Clerk for court filings and land records. WebCrims for pending criminal. Town assessors for property values.
Every link below goes directly to a government source.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Pending
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Orleans County Supreme Court civil cases. View documents or court calendars, or search by index, party, attorney, or Justice.
Sex Offenders
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Level 2 and Level 3 sex offender search from the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessment Rolls
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Property assessment rolls for these municipalities in Orleans County: Albion, Barre, Carlton, Clarendon, Gaines, Kendall, Murray, Ridgeway, Shelby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Orleans County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Orleans County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Orleans 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 Orleans 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 Orleans County records available online? ▼
Online access in Orleans County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Is there a statewide search that covers Orleans County? ▼
For court records, yes — eCourts / WebCivil covers Orleans County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Orleans County directly.
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