| County Clerk | Monroe County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 39 W. Main St, Room 101, Rochester, NY 14614 |
| Phone | (585) 753-3105 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed holidays) |
| 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 |
Monroe County's County Clerk, at 39 W. Main Street in Rochester, serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and County Court, maintaining civil and criminal case files along with land and business records. The office's website links to an online records search for locating filed documents.
As elsewhere outside New York City, felony criminal cases go to County Court and larger civil cases go to Supreme Court, both indexed by the County Clerk. Rochester City Court handles misdemeanors and smaller civil claims within city limits and keeps its own separate records, as do the county's town and village justice courts. Family Court and Surrogate's Court in Monroe County are likewise separate offices.
Search Monroe County court records online
County Clerk
Monroe County Clerk
- Cost
- Free case index; fees for copies and certification
- Coverage
- Supreme and County Court civil and criminal case filings, judgments, and land and business records for Monroe County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
The Clerk's site links to an online records search operated by a third-party vendor; that link returned a bot-blocking error on direct request and should be re-checked in a browser.
Other courts
Monroe County Clerk — Search Online Records
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Court, land, and business record index maintained by the County Clerk
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Linked directly from the official Monroe County Clerk page; the site itself returned a bot-blocking error on direct request, so confirm access in a browser.
Other courts
New York State Courts eCourts (WebCivil Supreme / WebCrims)
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- Statewide case index for Supreme Court civil filings and pending criminal cases, including Monroe County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Useful as a second check alongside the County Clerk's own search.
What is available online
The County Clerk's online records search covers Supreme and County Court civil and criminal filings and land and business records. It does not include Rochester City Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, or town and village justice courts, each of which is a separate system. Visitors must enter the office via S. Fitzhugh Street or Irving Place.
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
Monroe County clerk offices
39 W. Main St, Room 101, Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: (585) 753-3105
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed holidays)
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
Supreme and County Court records. Search the County Clerk's online records portal, or visit the office at 39 W. Main St, Room 101, Rochester, NY 14614. Certified copies must be requested from the clerk's office with the certification fee.
Rochester City Court records. Contact the City Court clerk directly; these records are not part of the County Clerk's system.
Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and justice court records. Contact the chief clerk of each court, or the individual town or village justice court that heard the case.
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
What is the Monroe County Clerk's address and hours?
39 W. Main St, Room 101, Rochester, NY 14614; Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Does the Monroe County Clerk handle Rochester City Court cases?
No. Rochester City Court keeps its own records for misdemeanors and smaller civil claims within city limits, separate from the County Clerk.
How do I search Monroe County court records online?
The County Clerk's website links to an online records search; the statewide eCourts platform can also be used for Supreme Court civil filings and pending criminal case status.
Which entrance do I use for the Monroe County Clerk's office?
Visitors must enter via S. Fitzhugh Street or Irving Place, according to the Clerk's office page.
Sources
- Monroe County Clerk — https://www.monroecounty.gov/clerk
- New York State Courts eCourts — https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain
- New York Courts — The Courts (structure overview) — https://www.nycourts.gov/courts
- 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.