How to Search Queens County, New York Records (Start Here)
Queens 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.
Official government databases are listed below, organized by record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Civil & Criminal Decisions
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Scroll down and enter word seen in image. Then search the N.Y. State Unified Court System for online court decisions in Queens County.
Civil and Surrogate Court Records
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Use this State Unified Court System service to search for Queens County Civil and Surrogate Court records.
Court Records | Pending Civil
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Queens Borough Supreme Court pending civil case records. View documents or court calendars, or search by index, party, attorney, or Justice.
Property & Tax Records
Deeds, Mortgages, Recorded Documents
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Use this NYC Department of Finance service to search for Queens deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents.
Property
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Search the NYC Department of Finance for Queens property information by address.
Business, Voter & Other
Building Info
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Search Queens building information using this New York City Department of Buildings database.
Restaurant Inspections
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Use this NYC Department of Health service to search by establishment name, borough, zip code, or map for Queens restaurant inspections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Queens County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Queens County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Queens 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 Queens 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 Queens County records available online? ▼
Queens 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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