New York recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, UCCs, plats, and military discharges — are filed with the 62 county Clerks (and NYC ACRIS for the five boroughs) under RPL Article 9. NYC ACRIS, Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Erie, and Monroe counties offer free online grantor/grantee searches.
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Recorded Documents | NYC and Boroughs
Official Free
Use this New York City Department of Finance Office of the City Register service to search for recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, liens.
Wyoming County
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Wyoming County Clerk database of official records. Requires registration.
Recorded Documents | 19 Counties
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County Clerk land records in Albany, Allegany, Broome, Chautauqua, Columbia, Cortland, Essex, Franklin, Madison, Jefferson, Lewis, Niagara, Oneida, Orange, Oswego, Otsego, St. Lawrence, Sullivan, and Warren Counties.
Washington County
Official Free
Official land records database from the Washington County Clerk. Includes real property filings, civil court records, trade names, judgments, maps, UCCs, and Oath of Office records.
Chenango County
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Recorded documents and land records database (including images) for Chenango County. Paid subscription required.
Nassau County
Official Free
Nassau County Clerk's Office UCCs, judgments, deeds, mortgages, business names, and property cards.
Richmond County
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Land records and document images from the Richmond County Clerk. Requires registration.
Chemung County
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Deeds, mortgages, Wills, and other recorded documents from the Chemung County Clerk's Office.
Clinton County
Official Free
Deeds, mortgages, DBAs, nuptial agreements, judgments, and other land records from the Clinton County Clerk's Office.
Delaware County
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Delaware County Clerk's Office access to recorded documents. Pay for access in 30 minute increments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documents are recorded at the county?
Deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, military discharges, financing statements, and other instruments are recorded with the County Clerk/Recorder.
How do I get a copy of a deed?
Each county Recorder offers an official records search. Use the County tab.
Is there a statewide recorded-documents database?
In most states no. New York recorded documents are county-level.
Are recorded-document searches free?
Index searches are free. Certified copies cost a fee.