How to Search Schenectady County, New York Records (Start Here)
Schenectady County, New York — County Clerk handles court filings, land records, and recorded documents.
- Court filings and land records: County Clerk — deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens, Supreme Court filings.
- Pending criminal: WebCrims for the Judicial District.
- Property assessments: No county-wide assessor — each town maintains its own roll.
- Marriage: Town or City Clerk where the license was issued.
These databases link to official government portals — no middleman, no fees.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Cases | Pending Civil
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Schenectady County Supreme Court pending Civil cases. Lookup court calendars and documents, or search by Justice, party, index number, or attorney.
Court of Claims Records
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Use this NY State Unified Court System service to search for Schenectady County Court of Claims records.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessment Rolls
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Schenectady County real property assessment rolls for the City of Schenectady, and the towns of Duanesburg, Glenville, Niskayuna, Princetown.
Recorded Documents
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Schenectady County Clerk mortgages, deeds, and other land records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Schenectady County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Schenectady County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady County records available online? ▼
Schenectady County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Is there a statewide search that covers Schenectady County? ▼
For court records, yes — eCourts / WebCivil covers Schenectady County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Schenectady County directly.
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