| County Clerk | Bronx County Clerk's Office — Case Search |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 851 Grand Concourse, Room 118, Bronx, NY 10451 |
| Phone | Listed on the clerk website |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
The Bronx County Clerk, at the Bronx County Hall of Justice, keeps Supreme Court civil filings, judgments, liens, and business certificates, along with naturalization records, and offers an online case search covering cases, liens, and business records filed with the office.
As elsewhere in New York City, felony cases are Supreme Court cases indexed by the County Clerk, but misdemeanors and violations go to the Criminal Court of the City of New York, and smaller civil claims and small claims go to the Civil Court of the City of New York — both separate, city-wide offices. Family Court and Surrogate's Court in the Bronx also have their own chief clerks and are not part of the County Clerk's search.
Search Bronx County court records online
County Clerk
Bronx County Clerk's Office — Case Search
- Cost
- Free case search; fees for copies and certification
- Coverage
- Supreme Court civil case index, judgments, liens, and business certificate filings for Bronx County
- Records
- Civil
The index search does not require registration; document access may require a free account for some record types.
Other courts
Criminal Court of the City of New York
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Misdemeanors, violations, and arraignments in the Bronx County part of the city-wide Criminal Court
- Records
- Criminal
Not indexed by the County Clerk; search pending cases through WebCrims.
Other courts
Civil Court of the City of New York
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Civil claims up to $50,000, small claims, and Housing Part cases in the Bronx County part
- Records
- Civil
A separate office from the County Clerk.
Other courts
WebCrims
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Pending criminal case information for Bronx County courts
- Records
- Criminal
Statewide portal for status on pending Bronx criminal matters.
What is available online
The County Clerk's online case search covers Supreme Court civil index numbers, judgments, liens, and business filings. Criminal case status, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and the city-wide Criminal and Civil Courts are separate systems and are not searchable through the County Clerk's site.
Which clerk has your record
In New York, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the New York page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| County Court | Felony criminal cases outside New York City; Civil cases up to $50,000 (concurrent with Supreme Court); Appeals from town, village, and city courts in some counties | County Clerk, acting as Clerk of the County Court |
| Family Court | Child custody and visitation; Child support and paternity; Abuse, neglect, and juvenile delinquency | Chief Clerk of the Family Court for that county |
| Surrogate's Court | Probate of wills; Administration of estates without a will; Guardianship | Surrogate's Court Clerk for that county |
| New York City Criminal Court and Civil Court | Misdemeanors and violations (Criminal Court); Arraignments and desk-appearance tickets (Criminal Court); Civil claims up to $50,000 and small claims (Civil Court) | Chief Clerk of the Criminal Court or Civil Court of the City of New York, by borough |
| District Court | Misdemeanors; Civil claims up to $15,000; Small claims | Clerk of the District Court |
| City Courts | Misdemeanors and violations within city limits; Civil claims up to the city court's jurisdictional limit; Small claims | City Court Clerk for that city |
| Town and Village Justice Courts | Traffic infractions and vehicle and traffic law violations; Local ordinance violations; Small claims | Court Clerk for that town or village justice court |
Request records in person or by mail
Bronx County clerk offices
851 Grand Concourse, Room 118, Bronx, NY 10451
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
Supreme Court civil records. Search the County Clerk's online index by index number or party name, or visit 851 Grand Concourse, Room 118, in person during office hours. Certified copies must be requested from the clerk's office and carry a certification fee.
Criminal Court and Civil Court of the City of New York records. Contact the Bronx County part of the Criminal Court or Civil Court directly, or check WebCrims for pending criminal case status.
Family Court and Surrogate's Court records. Contact each court's chief clerk in the Bronx separately; Family Court records are confidential and generally not public.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in New York |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
Copy and certification fees charged by County Clerks are set under CPLR 8021 and related sections, but amounts and per-page rates are not uniform across every county's published fee schedule. Confirm the current fee with the specific clerk's office before mailing payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
New York court records are generally open, but several categories are restricted or sealed by statute:
The New York guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Bronx County Clerk's office?
851 Grand Concourse, Room 118, Bronx, NY 10451, open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:45 PM.
Can I search Bronx Supreme Court civil cases online?
Yes. The Bronx County Clerk's case search covers civil index numbers, judgments, liens, and business filings, and does not require registration to search the index.
Where do I look up a Bronx misdemeanor case?
Misdemeanors are heard in the Criminal Court of the City of New York, a city-wide system separate from the County Clerk. Check pending case status through WebCrims.
Does the Bronx County Clerk handle small claims?
No. Small claims are heard in the Civil Court of the City of New York, a separate office from the County Clerk.
Sources
- Bronx County Clerk's Office — https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/12th-judicial-district/bronx-county-clerks-office
- Bronx County Clerk's Office — Case Search — https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webccos/ctclrk/
- New York City Criminal Court — https://www.nycourts.gov/new-york-city-criminal-court
- New York City Civil Court — https://www.nycourts.gov/new-york-city-civil-court
- New York Courts — The Courts (structure overview) — https://www.nycourts.gov/courts
- New York State Courts eCourts — https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain
- WebCrims — https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/
- NYSCEF Case Search — https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/CaseSearch
- New York Official Reports (Court of Appeals and Appellate Division decisions) — https://www.nycourts.gov/reporter/Decisions.shtml
- DCJS Record Review Program — https://criminaljustice.ny.gov/ojis/recordreview.htm
- Criminal Procedure Law 160.50 — Sealing of favorable dispositions — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/160.50
- Criminal Procedure Law 160.59 — Sealing of certain convictions — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/160.59
- Domestic Relations Law 235 — Matrimonial action records — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/DOM/235
- Judiciary Law 255 — Clerks to furnish copies — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/JUD/255
- CPLR 8021 — Fees chargeable by county clerks — https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CVP/8021
- PACER — Federal court records — https://pacer.uscourts.gov/
See also: all New York counties.