Westchester County, NY Public Records

County Clerk
110 Dr Martin L King Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601 http://www.westchesterclerk.com
Hours: 8AM-5:00PM EST
P: 914-995-3070
F: 914-995-3172
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, adoption, sex offense, juvenile or mental health records released
Countywide search requests made to the County Clerk are processed in the manner described below. Fax number above is not for the public - do not use.
Supreme Court - Current Case Files Only
111 Dr Martin L King Jr Blvd, 9th Fl
White Plains, NY 10601 http://ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/We
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 914-824-5300
F: 914-824-5873
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 Court - Current Case Files Only
111 Dr Martin L King Blvd
White Plains, NY 10601 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/we
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 914-824-5400
F: 914-824-5065
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.
Mt Vernon City Court
2 Roosevelt Square N, 2nd Fl
Ronald A Blackwood Bldg
Mt Vernon, NY 10550-2019 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/we
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 914-831-6440
F: 914-358-8027
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions up to $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Traffic cases, call 914-831-6430.
Peekskill City Court
2 Nelson Ave
Peekskill, NY 10566 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/we
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 914-831-6480
F: 914-736-1889
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Rye City Court
21 McCullough Place
Rye, NY 10580 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/we
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 914-831-6400
F: 914-831-6546
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
White Plains City Court
77 S Lexington Ave
White Plains, NY 10601 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/we
Hours: 9AM-5PM; registers close- 4:45PM EST
P: 914-824-5675
F: 914-824-5858
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, youthful offender or sex case records released
Yonkers City Court
100 S Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/we
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 914-831-6450
F: 914-377-6395
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
New Rochelle City Court
475 North Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801 http://www.courts.state.ny.us/courts/
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 914-358-8000
F: 914-654-0344
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions up to $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
Traffic phone- 914-654-2292.
Surrogate's Court
111 Dr Martin L King Jr Blvd, 19th Fl
White Plains, NY 10601 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/we
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 914-824-5656
F: 914-995-3728
Jurisdiction: Probate, Trusts, Estates, Guardianships
A county search of the this court index for a 25-year search is $30.00 fee and a search of over 25 years is $90.00.

Westchester County, NY Vital Records

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

Westchester County
County Clerk
110 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Richard J Daronco Courthouse, Rm 345
White Plains, NY 10601 http://www.westchesterclerk.com/
8AM-5PM EST
Phone: 914-995-3094, 914-995-3095
Fax: 914-285-9005
Recorded Documents

Westchester 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.

Westchester County Information

Westchester is the place to be if you like museums and outdoor festivals. The county is host to one of the top five outdoor festivals in the country, with two outdoor theaters and an indoor Music Room, the Rosen House. Rosen House is also home to a magnificent collection of fine and decorative art from the Renaissance period and the East. Several gardens are there to be enjoyed as well. This is a fantastic place to enjoy the arts with several renowned museums including the Katonah Museum of Art, the Neuberger Museum of Art, and The Performing Arts Center.

The Hudson River offers inspiring views from many locations. Try viewing the beautiful river from Lyndhurst, once home to Jay Gould, railroad tycoon. Tours of Kykuit, home to four generations of the legendary Rockefeller family, are not to be missed. The former home of Washington Irving can be toured also, as well as Van Cortlandt Manor, Philipsburg Manor, and the Union Church of Pocantico Hills. Another gem garnered by Westchester County is the 1883 Lighthouse at Sleepy Hollow. It is located on the Hudson River and has experienced a near-perfect record of performance for 78 years.

If you are a castle aficionado, read on. The splendid Castle on the Hudson is yours for the viewing in Westchester County. Construction on this beauty began in 1897 and was completed in 1910. It is currently an upscale hotel - imagine staying there! You will also find the Glenview Mansion at the Hudson River Museum, Leland Castle at Leland College, the Reid Castle at Manhattanville College, the Whitby Castle, and Wainwright House.

The choices for dining are exceptional in Westchester County as every taste and every budget are accommodated. Nightlife includes the availability of several pubs, clubs, and dancing venues.

Experience life, "The Westchester Way!" as they say in Westchester County. You'll be glad you paid a visit to this fine county.

Westchester County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 432.82 sq mi
Population (2009): 955,962
  • Females: 51.5%
  • White: 77.5%
  • Black/African American: 14.4%
  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 19.8%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 59.7%
Population Change (2000-2009): 32,503
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 22.2%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 28.4%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 8.4%
High School Graduates (2000): 83.6%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 40.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.67
Housing Units (2000): 349,445
Homeownership Rate (2000): 60.1%
Migration Flow to Westchester County, NY from (2007-2008):

Westchester County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $39,158,285
  • Construction: $2,649,919
  • Retail Trade: $2,054,187
  • Professional and Technical Services: $3,950,414
  • Healthcare: $4,400,643
  • Banking: $4,098,614
  • Retail Trade: $2,054,187
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $674,411
  • Manufacturing: $2,866,650
  • Farms: $2,643
  • Government: $5,386,231
Employed (2000): 432,600
Unemployed (2000): 19,817
Unemployment Rate (2009): 7.1%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $74,878
Local Government Employment (2007): 53,698
Local Government Revenue (2007): $5,455,002 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $3,371,013 (thou. dol.)

Westchester County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 11,902
  • Per 1,000 population: 12.6
Deaths (2007): 7,008
  • Per 1,000 population: 7.4
Infant Deaths (2007): 60
  • Per 1,000 population: 5

Westchester County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 2,401
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 26
  • Forcible rape: 75
  • Robbery: 1,087
  • Aggravated Assault: 1,213
Property Crimes (2008): 14,194
  • Burglary: 2,366
  • Larceny-Theft: 10,987
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 841

Westchester County Genealogy Records