Niagara County, NY Public Records

Supreme - Current Case Files Only
775 3rd St
Angelo Delsignore Civic Bldg
Niagara Falls, NY 14302 http://nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Niagar
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 716-371-4000
F: 716-371-4040
Jurisdiction: Civil
This court does not hold closed civil case records; they are held by the County Clerk's office. See that listing for a countywide search. Also see the OCA for certain statewide searches.
County Clerk's Office
175 Hawley St
Lockport, NY 14094 http://www.niagaracounty.com/Departme
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 716-439-7022
F: 716-439-7035
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil Actions over $25,000
Restricted Records: No sealed or youthful offender records released
This is not a court. This office is the record keeper for Supreme and County Court Records.
County Court - Current Case Files Only
775 3rd St
Angelo Delsignore Civic Bldg
Niagara Falls, NY 14301 http://nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Niagar
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 716-371-4000
F: 716-371-4040
Jurisdiction: Felony
This court does not hold closed case records; they are held by the County Clerk's office. See that listing for record searching procedures. Also see the OCA for certain statewide searches.
Lockport City Court
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, NY 14094 http://www.lockportny.gov/
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 716-280-6205
F: 716-439-6684
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, adoption, sex offense, juvenile or mental health records released
Niagara Falls City Court
1925 Main St
Niagara Falls, NY 14305 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Ni
Hours: 9AM-4PM EST
P: 716-371-4100
F: 716-278-9809
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, adoption, sex offense, juvenile or mental health records released
North Tonawanda City Court
216 Payne Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120 https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/N
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 716-845-7240
F: 716-743-1754
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, adoption, sex offense, juvenile or mental health records released
Surrogate's Court
175 Hawley St
Lockport, NY 14094 http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Ni
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 716-280-6460
F: 716-280-6480
Jurisdiction: Probate
A search of the probate court index by mail for 25-year search is $30.00 fee. A full county probate search for more that 25 years is $90.00. Copy cost $.25 per page. Searches are done as Court Staff time permits.

Niagara County, NY Vital Records

Contact the Niagara County Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Niagara County
County Clerk
175 Hawley St, 1st Fl
Lockport, NY 14095 http://www.niagaracounty.com/Departme
9AM-5PM EST
Phone: 716-439-7022
Fax: 716-439-7035
Recorded Documents

Niagara County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

Get a vital certificate.

Niagara County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 522.95 sq mi
Population (2009): 214,557
  • Females: 51.4%
  • White: 89.7%
  • Black/African American: 6.8%
  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 1.9%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 88.1%
Population Change (2000-2009): -5,287
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 3.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 5.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 12.1%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 17.4%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 95,715
Homeownership Rate (2000): 69.9%
Migration Flow to Niagara County, NY from (2007-2008):

Niagara County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $3,676,961
  • Construction: $160,355
  • Retail Trade: $270,238
  • Professional and Technical Services: $120,896
  • Healthcare: $430,384
  • Banking: $68,881
  • Retail Trade: $270,238
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $98,948
  • Manufacturing: $835,539
  • Farms: $31,058
  • Government: $905,123
Employed (2000): 100,810
Unemployed (2000): 6,515
Unemployment Rate (2009): 9.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $30,448
Local Government Employment (2007): 13,224
Local Government Revenue (2007): $915,033 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $1,023,978 (thou. dol.)

Niagara County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 2,242
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.5
Deaths (2007): 2,323
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.8
Infant Deaths (2007): 19
  • Per 1,000 population: 8.5

Niagara County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 758
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 5
  • Forcible rape: 37
  • Robbery: 211
  • Aggravated Assault: 505
Property Crimes (2008): 6,360
  • Burglary: 1,667
  • Larceny-Theft: 4,397
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 296

Niagara County Genealogy Records