Delaware County Court Records

Delaware County court records are documents, information, and official files gathered, received, or produced during court proceedings. These records typically contain information on court decisions, exhibits, motions, and court-filed documents, all examples of civil court records. The Delaware County Clerk’s Office keeps court records. Record seekers may also find Delaware County arrest records at the clerk’s office, which are typically linked to criminal court records.

Are Court Records Public in Delaware County?

The New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) mandates that the public has access to the public records of New York government entities. Nonetheless, a court may consider the requestor's motivation, particularly in litigation cases. Any information maintained, owned, filed, or created by a New York state agency or the state legislature is considered a public record.

Delaware County Court Records Search

The Delaware County Clerk of Courts is responsible for keeping court records. The Clerk makes court records that are not legally sealed easily accessible following New York's public records law. Anyone who wants to view court documents may do so by using the search tool on the Clerk of Court's website or by going in person to the office at:

Delaware County Clerk’s Office
3, Court Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 376-5400
Fax: (646) 963-6402

Delaware County Courts

There are five courts in Delaware County’s trial court system. These courts include the following:

• Supreme Court
• County Court
• Family Court
• Surrogate Court
• Town and Village Courts

Record seekers may visit these courts at the following locations:

Delaware County Supreme Court
3, Court Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 376-5400
Fax: (646) 963-6402

Delaware County Court
3, Court Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 376-5400
Fax: (646) 963-6402

Delaware County Family Court
3, Court Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 376-5410
Fax: (646) 963-6400

Delaware County Surrogate's Court
3, Court Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 376-5405
Fax: (646) 963-6403

Andes Town Court
P.O. Box 335
Andes, NY 13731
Phone: (845) 676-3550

Bovina Town Court
P.O. Box 1
Bovina Center, NY 13740
Phone: (607) 832-4500

Colchester Town Court
72, Tannery Road
P.O. Box 464
Downsville, NY 13755
Phone 1: (607) 363-7928
Phone 2: (607) 498-5774
Fax: (607) 363-7779

Davenport Town Court
11790, State Highway 23
P.O. Box 131
Davenport Center, NY 13751
Phone: (607) 278-5105

Delhi Town Court
5, Elm Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 746-7278
Fax: (607) 746-2983

Deposit Town Court
3, Elm Street
Deposit, NY 13754
Phone: (607) 467-3233
Fax: (607) 467-1328

Deposit Village Court
146, Front Street
Deposit, NY 13754
Phone: (607) 467-4240
Fax: (607) 467-3002

Franklin Town Court
554, Main Street
P.O. Box 941
Franklin, NY 13775
Phone: (607) 829-3431

Hamden Town Court
P.O. Box 37
Hamden, NY 13782
Phone: (607) 746-6660
Fax: (607) 746-2405

Hancock Town Court
661, West Main Street
Hancock, NY 13783
Phone: (607) 637-3650
Fax: (607) 637-4617

Hancock Village Court
85, East Front Street
Hancock, NY 13783
Phone: (607) 637-5789
Fax: (607) 637-3698

Harpersfield Town Court
25399, State Highway 23
Harpersfield, NY 13786
Phone: (607) 652-5060
Fax: (607) 652-5060

Kortright Town Court
51702, State Highway 10
P.O. Box 6
Bloomville, NY 13739
Phone: (607) 538-9319
Fax: (607) 538-9313

Masonville Town Court
1890, State Highway 206
P.O. Box 63
Masonville, NY 13804
Phone: (607) 265-4010 ext. 1

Meredith Town Court
4247, Turnpike Road
P.O. Box 116
Meridale, NY 13806
Phone: (607) 746-3717
Fax: (607) 746-8544

Middletown Town Court
42339, State Highway 28
P.O. Box 552
Margaretville, NY 12455
Phone: (845) 586-2575
Fax: (845) 586-2577

Roxbury Justice Court
Grand Gorge Civic Center
60991, State Highway 30
P.O. Box 381
Grand Gorge, NY 12434
Phone: (607) 588-7507
Fax: (607) 588-7589

Sidney Town Court
44, Grand Street
Suite 2
Sidney, NY 13838
Phone: (607) 561-9375

Sidney Village Court
21, Liberty Street
Sidney, NY 13838
Phone: (607) 561-2308

Stamford Town Court
101, Maple Avenue
P.O. Box M
Hobart, NY 13788
Phone: (607) 538-1825

Tompkins Town Court
148, Bridge Street
P.O. Box 78
Trout Creek, NY 13847
Phone: (607) 865-4949
Fax: (607) 865-4949

Walton Town Court
129, North Street
Walton, NY 13856
Phone: (607) 865-5182
Fax: (607) 865-4616

Walton Village Court
21, North Street
P.O. Box 27
Walton, NY 13856
Phone: (607) 865-6150

Delaware County Criminal and Civil Records

In Delaware County, the Supreme Court possesses general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases. Criminal cases heard by the Supreme Court include cases of theft, assault, and domestic violence. Record seekers may also find Douglas County arrest records in criminal court records. On the other hand, it presides over civil cases, from divorce to contractual disputes.

Interested parties may get criminal and civil cases through the County Clerk’s online search tool. They may also visit the office to get these records at:

Delaware County Clerk’s Office
3, Court Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 376-5400
Fax: (646) 963-6402

Delaware County Marriage Records

Interested parties may contact the city clerk where the incident occurred. Copies of marriage records are charged at varying fees by city clerks. The city clerk keeps a few copies of marriage records but may not have records beyond 1881.

Delaware County Divorce Records

The Clerk of Courts maintains present and past divorce records for citizens of Delaware County. Each copy of a divorce certificate costs $5, and the person making the request may pay in advance. The eligible party may order copies of divorce records by contacting the clerk at:

Delaware County Clerk of Courts
3, Court Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 376-5400
Fax: (646) 963-6402

Delaware Birth Records

Anyone over eighteen may request certified copies of Delaware County birth records from the New York State Department of Health. The department also maintains Delaware County's vital records. The cost of each copy is $30. Record seekers may order a birth certificate online or in person at the health department's office at:

Certification Unit
Vital Records Section (2nd Floor)
800, North Pearl Street
Menands, NY 12204

Delaware Death Records

The New York State Department of Health has kept Delaware County Death records since 1881. Requesters may purchase copies in person or online from the department, and each copy costs $30. To reach the state office, go to the following address:

Certification Unit
Vital Records Section (2nd Floor)
800, North Pearl Street
Menands, NY 12204

Delaware County Probate Court Records

The Delaware County Supreme Court has general jurisdiction over probate matters. Additionally, the Surrogate’s Court oversees probate cases related to the probate of wills, administration of estates, guardianship of the property of minors, and lifetime trusts. Interested parties may find probate cases online or at:

Delaware County Clerk’s Office
3, Court Street
Delhi, NY 13753
Phone: (607) 376-5400
Fax: (646) 963-6402

Delaware County Property Records

The Delaware County Real Property Tax Services maintains property records in the county. The agency also provides a search tool people may use to look for property records. These details include the type of property, the owner’s name, and the property ID number.

Delaware County Court Records Online

Members of the public can look up public records online using the search tool on the Clerk of Court's website. Delaware County court records may also be accessible through third-party websites such as newyorkcourtrecords.us. People who cannot physically visit the courthouse may save time and effort by using these platforms, which are easily accessible from any location with an internet connection. These platforms, however, function independently of any governmental organization and may contain inaccurate information.