How to Search New York Wants & Warrants (Start Here)
Active warrants in New York are maintained by law enforcement at state, county, and local levels. There is no single database of all warrants in New York.
What this page covers: New York state warrant databases, most-wanted lists, and county-level warrant search tools where available. What it does not cover: Federal warrants (those are handled by the U.S. Marshals and FBI).
Where to start: Check the state law enforcement agency first for statewide warrant searches. For county-level warrants, contact the county sheriff. Many county sheriffs post active warrant lists on their websites.
Common mistake: Most-wanted lists only show high-priority fugitives. If you need to check whether someone has any active warrant, a most-wanted list is not enough — contact the county sheriff or clerk of court directly.
Auburn Most Wanted
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Use this service of the Auburn, New York Police to browse by name, photo, and crime committed for those Most Wanted in Auburn, New York.
Buffalo Most Wanted
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Browse this Buffalo, New York Police database by name, photo, crime committed, and physical description for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Chemung County Warrants
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Browse this alphabetical list of outstanding warrants issued by the Tioga and Chemung County, New York Sheriff's departments.
Child Support Warrants
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New York Department of Taxation and Finance (DTF) warrants filed in county clerk offices in support of child support collection efforts.
Clarkstown Most Wanted
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Browse this Clarkstown, New York Police database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Department of Corrections Most Wanted
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Browse photos of most wanted parole fugitives provided by the New York Division of Parole.
Fulton Most Wanted
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Browse this Fulton, New York Police database by name, photo, and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Nassau County Most Wanted - Child Support
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Provided by: Nassau County, New York. Browse this alphabetical listing of deadbeat parents to view information including name of non-custodial.
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Niagara Falls Most Wanted
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Browse these most wanted posters issued by the Niagara Falls, New York Police Department.
Oneida County Warrants
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Browse this Oneida County, New York Sheriff's database by name and crime committed for a list of active warrants.
Orleans County Most Wanted
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Browse this Orleans County, New York Sheriff's database by name and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Rockland County Most Wanted
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Browse this Rockland County, New York Sheriff's database by name and crime committed for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Schenectady Most Wanted
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Provided by the Schenectady, New York Police Department. Browse photos of most wanted criminals & view information including name, DOB, physical.
Steuben County | Warrants
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Active warrants list from the Steuben County Sheriff's Office.
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Warren County | Warrants
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Click on "Warrants" for the active warrant search from the Warren County Sheriff's Office.
Watertown Most Wanted
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Browse these posters issued by the Watertown, New York Police Department of most wanted fugitives.
Westchester County Most Wanted
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Browse this Westchester County, New York government database by name and photo for a list of the most wanted fugitives.
Yonkers Most Wanted
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Browse by name and photo for Yonkers, New York Police Department most wanted fugitives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a single warrant database for all of New York? ▼
Usually no. Warrants are issued by individual courts and tracked by the issuing agency. Some states compile partial statewide lists, but complete coverage requires checking each county.
How do I check if I have a warrant? ▼
Contact the county sheriff or clerk of court where you think the warrant may have been issued. Some county offices offer online warrant checks; others require a phone call.
Are federal warrants included? ▼
No. Federal warrants are handled by the U.S. Marshals Service and are not in state databases.
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