Fulton County Court Records

Fulton County court records are official documentations of cases heard in the courts located in the county. These records are prepared by court officials during civil and criminal case proceedings. They serve as evidence of cases heard and judgements passed as well as legal precedents for future court cases. Court records document legal entries and actions such as dockets, petitions, orders, exhibits, pleas, transcripts, and judgements. Court officials maintain these files in municipal and state repositories as part of New York court records.

Are Court Records Public in Fulton County?

Not all Fulton County court records are public records. While most court records are available to the public in the State of New York, access to some are restricted by state law or court order. The New York Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) does not make provisions for public access to court records. This aspect is governed by Section 255 of the state’s Judiciary Law.

New York does not allow public access to the following types of confidential court records:

• Family court records
• Adoption records
• Records of matrimonial proceedings
• Records containing juror identities
• Records identifying victims of sex offenses
• Sealed criminal court records

Fulton County Court Records Search

Fulton County court records are generally available from official court sources and third-party resources. Anyone can view and/or request copies of the county’s public court records at the various courthouses. Alternatively, they may search for these records on online portals dedicated to New York State or Fulton County court records. Third-party lookup tools only offer online access to court records.

Fulton County Courts

The Fulton County trial court system includes a Supreme Court, a County Court, a Family Court, a Surrogate’s Court, two City Courts, and multiple Town Courts.

Fulton County Supreme Court
223 West Main Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
Phone: (518) 736-5662
Fax: (518) 762-5078

Fulton County Court
223 West Main Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
Phone: (518) 736-5662
Fax: (518) 762-5078

Fulton County Family Court
223 West Main Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
Phone: (518) 762-3840
Fax: (518) 451-8745

Fulton County Surrogate's Court
223 West Main Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
Phone: (518) 736-5697
Fax: (518) 762-6372

Gloversville City Court
City Hall
3 Frontage Road
Gloversville, NY 12078
Phone: (518) 773-4527
Fax: (518) 773-4599

Johnstown City Court
33-41 East Main Street
Johnstown, NY 12095
Phone: (518) 762-0007
Fax: (518) 453-8651

Fulton County Criminal Records

While criminal court records are prepared by court officers, criminal records are law enforcement documents detailing the histories of criminal arrests, charges, convictions, and incarcerations. Fulton County arrest records, and some criminal records, are available from the county’s Sheriff’s Office. Call or visit the Civil Division of the Sheriff’s Office to request its criminal records. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is located at

County Complex
2712 State Highway 29
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 736-2100

The New York Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) can also provide your Fulton County criminal record. The DCJS provides individuals their own criminal records from reports aggregated from various law enforcement agencies and correctional facilities in the state. Simply request a background check from the DCJS to get a copy of your criminal record.

Get Fulton County Civil Court Records

Fulton County civil court records are documentations of civil law cases heard in the various courts of the county. These records include the files generated in the county’s Family Court as well as those prepared during probate and small claims cases as well as property, landlord-tenant, and contract disputes.

In Fulton County, Court Clerks’ Offices maintain civil court records. While the Supreme and County Courts have the same clerk, there are different clerks for the county’s Family Court and Surrogate’s Court. All four clerks’ offices are located in the Fulton County Office Building at 223 West Main Street. To access civil court records from city and town courts in Fulton County, visit the respective courthouses to enquire about available records.

Fulton County Marriage Records

Marriage records are legal and official documentations of marital unions. In Fulton County, marriage records are not public records. Only the couples named in them, those with relevant needs (such as to claim benefits), and third parties with court orders issued by New York State courts can request copies of Fulton County marriage records. To obtain a Fulton County marriage record, you may send a request to the county clerk or the New York State Department of Health (DOH).

The Fulton County Clerk’s Office provides access to marriage records upon request. Visit the Clerk’s Office located at 223 West Main Street in Johnstown or call (518) 736-5555 to inquire about the availability of a marriage record of interest.

The Vital Records Certification Unit of the NYS DOH allows eligible individuals to request marriage records online, by phone, and by mail. To receive a copy of your marriage certification, download, print, and complete the request form. Enclose a copy of a valid ID as well as a personal check, postal money order, or certified check for the required fee. Send your application to:

New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

The DOH charges $30 per copy of a marriage record requested by mail. Make sure your personal check, postal money order, or certified check is made payable to NYS Department of Health.

Fulton County Divorce Records

A Fulton County divorce record is a legal document establishing the dissolution of a marriage. It can either be a divorce decree or a divorce certificate. A divorce decree is a court document available from the Fulton County Family Court. To obtain a copy of this record, simply contact the Clerk of the Family Court.

Fulton County divorce certificates are vital records provided by the county’s clerk as well as the NYS Department of Health. The Fulton County Clerk’s Office provides online access to these records via Search IQS. The Office charges a subscription fee for access to records stored on this portal. Subscribers pay 50 cents per page to print records while non-subscribers pay $5 per page.

The NYS Department of Health can provide copies of divorce records prepared from January 1, 1963 till date. To obtain a Fulton County divorce record from this agency, you must be one of the parties listed on the document or provide a court order authorizing access to the record. Complete the DOH’s Application for Copy of Divorce Certificate and enclose a copy of a valid ID and the required payment, when requesting a Fulton County divorce certificate from the DOH. Mail this request to:

New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

The DOH charges a $30 fee per copy of divorce record and accepts payment by personal check, postal money order, or certified check made payable to the NYS Department of Health.

Fulton County Birth and Death Records

Fulton County birth and death records are official documentations of birth and death events that occurred in the county. These are not public records. Only individuals named on these records, their relatives, and persons with relevant court orders can access these records. Both vital records are available from the state’s Department of Health. To request a Fulton County birth or death record from this agency, you should complete and submit an Application for Copy of Birth Certificate or Death Certificate. Send this along with a copy of a valid photo ID and payment for the copy to

New York State Department of Health
Vital Records Certification Unit
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

A copy of a Fulton County birth or death record provided by the NYSDOH costs $30. You can pay this fee with a personal check, postal money order, or certified check made payable to the NYS Department of Health.

Fulton County Probate Court Records

Fulton County probate court records are documents created or presented in the county’s Surrogate’s court relating to the execution of wills and distribution of the estates of deceased individuals. These public records include those involving the probate of wills, estate disputes, and estate and trust administration. The Chief Clerk of the Surrogate’s Court maintains and provides access to probate records in Fulton County. To obtain copies of probate court records, contact the office of this clerk by calling (518) 706-3280 or visiting the Fulton County Surrogate’s courthouse at 223 West Main Street in Johnstown.

Fulton County Property Records

In Fulton County, property records are legal documents establishing the ownership and locations of real estate properties located within the boundaries of the county. These records include liens, deeds, and permits. A Fulton County property record will provide some or all of the following details:

• Parcel number
• Mortgage information
• Plat map
• Zoning information
• Building permit
• Sales history
• Property tax information

The County Clerk is the custodian of property records in Fulton County. To access these records, visit the Search IQS portal. Note that this is a subscription record search service that requires setting up an account to use.

Fulton County Court Records Online

Besides official resources, there are third-party online portals capable of providing access to various Fulton County court records. These independent websites, such as newyorkcourtrecords.us, usually aggregate records from multiple government sources. Therefore, they offer users one-stop sources of publicly available documents. However, while they make accessing different Fulton County court records easier and more convenient, their results may be less accurate or slightly out of date.