How to Search Yates County, New York Records (Start Here)
Yates 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.
Start your search with the databases listed here.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records | Pending Civil Cases
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Yates County Supreme Court pending civil cases. Find court calendars and documents, or search by Justice, party, index number, or attorney.
Property & Tax Records
Property | Assessment Rolls
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Property assessment rolls for the Towns in Yates County.
Property | County Assessments
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Yates County real property tax and assessment database, and tax maps in pdf format.
Property | County Tax Records
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Yates County real property tax records online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Yates County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Yates County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Yates 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 Yates 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 Yates County records available online? ▼
Yates 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 Yates County? ▼
For court records, yes — eCourts / WebCivil covers Yates County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Yates County directly.
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