How to Search Tompkins County, New York Records (Start Here)
Tompkins 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.
Official government databases are listed below, organized by record type.
Criminal & Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Civil Cases
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Tompkins County Supreme Court pending civil case records. View party, index, or court calendars, or search by attorney, index, party, or Justice.
Supreme Court Records
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Search for Tompkins County Supreme Court records.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Elections Map
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Tompkins County Board of Elections interactive map of elections districts, polling sites, representatives, and municipalities.
Property | County GIS
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Tompkins County Department of Assessment and GIS Division real property records, map search, flood hazard layer, and parcel data download.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Tompkins County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Tompkins County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Tompkins 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 Tompkins 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 Tompkins County records available online? ▼
Tompkins County has partial online coverage — 5 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, jail and inmate records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
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