Steuben County Court Records

Court records are official documents that include details on the filings and court processes related to a presided case. They uphold the integrity of the legal system and contribute to its overall transparency. Generally speaking, court records contain all documents submitted throughout legal processes, including:

• Motions.
• Transcripts of Judgements and Orders.
• Writs of Summons.

Court records are filed and kept up to date by the County Clerk's Office in Steuben County. Those who seek records can also obtain them from the office. Interested parties can send their completed forms to the Clerk's Office to complete an application.

Are Court Records Public in Steuben County?

To maintain a transparent government, the New York Freedom of Information Law makes court records available to interested members of the public. Interested people can access these court records online or in person upon request. However, some records are shielded from public inspection; these records are as follows:

• Documents that are expressly exempt from state or federal law.
• Records that could violate an individual's privacy (as specified in subdivision 2 S. 89).
• Trade secrets documents about law enforcement.
• Records that could pose a threat to the life of a state citizen.

Steuben County Court Records Search

Since Steuben County court records are public information, anyone can search for them. The County Clerk provides an eCourt web page where users can look up different cases, including criminal, civil, and family law cases. The webpage has different search parameters. For instance, requesters can search for the case’s index number, parties, judge, attorney, etc. If this method proves difficult, record seekers can request court records directly to the County Clerk.

The Clerk’s Office is located at:

Steuben County Clerk’s Office

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 664-2563

Steuben County Court Records Search by Name

The eCourt webpage makes it easy for interested parties to search for court records by name. All they will need are the first and last names of the person they are searching for. This could be the judge, attorney, and parties to the case. However, if a person wants a more precise result, they are better off searching with more parameters.

Steuben County Courts

The Steuben County court system comprises the Supreme, county, family, and surrogate courts. The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases in Steuben County outside the jurisdiction of other courts. At the same time, county courts handle civil and criminal cases outside the scope of lower courts.

The family court handles all cases concerning the family, for example, domestic violence or child custody. Surrogate Courts are responsible for all probate cases, i.e., intestate estates, the probate of wills, etc. Interested parties can find Steuben County’s courts at the following addresses:

Steuben Supreme & County court
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Phone: (607) 622-8219
Fax: (607) 622-8244

Steuben Family Court
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Phone: (607) 622-8218
Fax: (607) 622-8239

Steuben Surrogate Court
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Phone: (607) 622-8221
Fax: (607) 622-8243

Steuben County District Court Records

Since Steuben County does not explicitly have a District Court, court matters are handled by the Supreme and County courts. Record seekers can access court records from these courts using the New York State Unified Court System’s eCourts web page. They can also visit the County Clerk’s office to obtain court records. The office is located at:

Steuben County Clerk’s Office

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 664-2563

Steuben County Criminal Records

The New York State Office of Court Administration maintains the criminal records accessible at the state repository. Interested parties can use Online Direct Access to run background checks. As an alternative, those looking for Steuben County arrest records can download, fill out, and mail the CHRS Application Form to

Office of Court Administration
25 Beaver Street
New York, NY 10004
Phone: (212) 428-2810
Email: CHRS@nycourts.gov

The cost of each criminal record copy requested is $95.00. The Office accepts all payment methods except cash. Requesters must list the NYS Office of Court Administration as the beneficiary of the money orders and checks.

Steuben County Criminal Court Case Lookup

People can look up criminal court cases through the New York State Unified Court System’s eCourts web page. Users must click the “WebCriminal” option to access the search page. The portal has access to active and disposed cases in Steuben County. Interested parties can search cases by Index Number, Party Name, Attorney/Firm Name, or Justice and produce calendars for a specific Attorney/Firm or by Justice or Part.

Get Steuben County Civil Court Records

The eCourts web page of the New York State Unified Court System allows users to find civil court cases that happened in Steuben County. Record seekers must select the "WebCivil Local" option to access closed and pending civil court cases. Steuben County cases, both closed and pending, are accessible through the portal. The search page has different parameters users can use to find court records. These parameters include:

• Index Number
• Party Name
• Attorney/Firm Name
• Judge Name

Alternatively, they can submit a FOIL Request Form (PDF) to the County Clerk’s office, which is located at:

Steuben County Clerk’s Office

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 664-2563

A certified check or money order for the applicable fees must accompany a request for copies of court records. These fees are made payable to the County Clerk.

Steuben County Family Court Records

Certain juvenile matters, domestic relations proceedings, abuse prevention orders, and certain criminal cases are under the jurisdiction of family courts. Persons looking for family court records can do so through the New York State Unified Court System’s eCourts webpage. Users simply need to click on the “WebFamily” option. This will then lead to a page containing different search options, such as:

• Index Number
• Party Name
• Attorney/Firm Name
• Judge

If this method is unavailable, record seekers can go to the Clerk of Court’s office to request family court records. Parties should note that when requesting copies of particular court records, the proper office—such as the County Clerk or the Clerk of the Court—must receive a certified cheque or money order for the applicable fees.

Steuben County Marriage and Divorce Records

Different organizations handle marriage and divorce records. As a result, interested parties would need to take other steps to obtain these records.

Steuben Divorce Records

A divorce document is a legal instrument that signifies the official end of a marriage. Divorce records from Steuben County are also open to the public. An interested party can only obtain a divorce decree from the court that issued it. Divorce records for Steuben County are available at the county office or the Clerk of the County’s Family Court. Residents can visit the following addresses to get a divorce record.

Steuben County Clerk’s Office

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 664-2563

Steuben County Family Court

First Floor, Building 2
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810

The New York Health Department also issues divorce certificates. However, it does not provide access to divorce records of unions that ended before 1963. There are three methods by which interested parties can request this record:

Firstly, requesters can place requests over the phone or online. It costs $45.00 to do this and an additional $8 processing fee. Record seekers should make payments with a Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or electronic check. Requesters can go to the state health department website to order a copy. Requests made in person are $45 and must be paid with cash, cheque, or money order. Interested parties should go to this address to get a copy.

New York Department of Health (Certification Unit)

Vital Records Section/2nd floor
800 North Pearl Street
Menands, NY 12204

It costs $30 to request by mail. Such requests are payable via personal check, money order, or certified check. Requesters are to fill out a form and send it to:

New York Department of Health

Vital Records (Certification Unit)
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

It is important to remember that only the spouse or someone with a court order from New York may access these documents. Requesters must also provide the following documents and a legitimate form of identification:

• Utility or phone bills (two copies)
• A letter from a government agency (dated within the last six months)
• A passport from the United States (if the applicant is applying from abroad)

Steuben Marriage Records

In Steuben County, marriage records are only available to the individuals who own them, their legal representatives, or those with a court order. Record seekers should mail requests for marriage records to the Historian of Steuben County at:

Historian of Steuben County
3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Phone: (607) 664-2199
Email: Historian@SteubenCountyNY.gov

Alternatively, the New York Health Department office allows requesters to order marriage records online from Steuben County. It is important to remember that anyone with a New York Court order, the spouse, or a legal representative can access these documents. Requesters must also provide the following documents and a legitimate form of identification:

• Utility or phone bills (two copies)
• A letter from a government agency (dated within the last six months)
• A passport issued in the United States (if the applicant is applying from outside)

Requests can be placed in person, via phone, mail, or online for $45.00, plus an additional $8 for processing. Payment options include electronic check, American Express, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard. Requesters should go to the marriage certificate request website to order a copy.

Requests made in person are $45 and must be paid with cash, cheque, or money order. The address to check out is:

New York Department of Health (Certification Unit)

Vital Records Section/2nd floor
800 North Pearl Street
Menands, NY 12204

Interested parties must pay for email requests with a certified check, money order, or personal check. The fee is $30. Those who are interested must fill out a form and email it to

New York Department of Health

Vital Records (Certification Unit)
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

Steuben Birth and Death Records

Steuben Birth Records

The New York Health Department files, issues, and keeps birth certificates for those born in Steuben County. Only the record holder, their parents, and a spouse or kid (with a court order from New York) may access these records. Requesters can get marriage records by filling out a birth certificate request form and mailing it in or in person. Requesters ought to send the forms and the required payment to:

New York Department of Health

Vital Records (Certification Unit)
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

Orders for certified birth records by mail cost $30.00; requests made in person cost $45.00; requests made over the phone and online cost $45.00 (with an additional $8 processing fee). Cash payments are only accepted in person and must all be given to the Health Department.

Steuben Death Records

In Steuben County, only the surviving parent, spouse, sibling, or child may receive death records. The following people are the only others who can access it: requesters with

• a legally recognized claim or entitlement
• a verified medical necessity
• a judicial directive

Complete a death request form and send it in person or by mail to have access to death records. Requesters are to submit these, along with payment, to:

New York Department of Health

Vital Records (Certification Unit)
P.O. Box 2602
Albany, NY 12220-2602

Orders for death records via mail cost $30.00; requests made over the phone and online cost $45.00 (with an additional $8 for processing), and requests made in person cost $45.00. Requesters submitting paperwork by mail or online should accept checks, money orders, and Visa/MasterCard (only online). Requesters may only pay with cash in person.

The county historian is another resource for Steuben County's death records. The office is located at:

Historian of Steuben County

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Phone: (607) 664-2199
Email: Historian@SteubenCountyNY.gov

Steuben County Probate Court Records

The Steuben County Surrogate Court handles all probate matters in the county. The court handles cases involving wills, estates, guardianships, trusts, and conservatorships. To get these records, interested parties will have to go to the Clerk of the Surrogate Court or the County Clerk’s Office to access these records. Their offices are located at:

Steuben County Surrogate's Court

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
Phone: (607) 622-8221

Steuben County Clerk’s Office

3 East Pulteney Square
Bath, NY 14810
(607) 664-2563

Record seekers can also use the New York State Unified Court System’s eCourts webpage to search for probate records.

Steuben County Property Records

In Steuben County, the Real Property Tax Service manages all actual property records. The service maintains an Image Mate Online search portal where interested parties can search for property records. Users can either use the general public access database or create an account.

Steuben County Court Records Online

The New York State Office of Court Administration provides Online Direct Access to court records. Interested parties may also be able to access public court records for Steuben County with the help of third-party web resources such as newyorkcourtrecords.us. Users may look up specific scases using an intuitive interface by inputting relevant information such as case numbers, party names, or dates. Nevertheless, third-party platforms are run independently of any government organization. As such, the information obtained can be incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated.