| County Clerk | Nassau County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 |
| Phone | (516) 571-2664 |
| Hours | Confirm current hours with the clerk before visiting |
| 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 |
Nassau County's County Clerk, based in Mineola, serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and County Court, indexing civil filings, judgments, and land and business records for the county. As with other counties outside New York City, felony criminal cases go to County Court and civil cases are split between Supreme Court (larger amounts) and County Court (up to $50,000), though both are indexed by the same County Clerk's office.
Nassau County also has a countywide District Court, which handles smaller civil claims, small claims, and misdemeanors. Family Court and Surrogate's Court in Nassau each keep their own separate records, and several cities and villages in the county have their own local courts for minor matters and traffic tickets.
Search Nassau County court records online
County Clerk
Nassau County Clerk
- Cost
- Free case index; fees for copies and certification
- Coverage
- Supreme and County Court civil case filings, judgments, and land and business records for Nassau County
- Records
- Civil
The Clerk's office indexes and provides certified copies of documents filed with Supreme and County Court; case status for pending matters can also be checked through the statewide eCourts system.
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 Nassau County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Useful for pending case status alongside the County Clerk's own filings search.
What is available online
The County Clerk's office indexes Supreme and County Court civil filings and land and business records. It does not cover District Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, or the county's city and village courts, each of which is a separate system. The statewide eCourts platform can supplement the county's own records for pending case status.
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
Nassau County clerk offices
240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: (516) 571-2664
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. Contact or visit the County Clerk's office at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501, with the index number or party names and filing year. Certified copies require the clerk's certification fee.
District Court records. Contact the District Court clerk directly; these records are kept separately from the County Clerk.
Family Court, Surrogate's Court, and local court records. Contact the chief clerk of each court, or the specific city or village 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 Nassau County Clerk's address and phone number?
240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501; (516) 571-2664.
Does the Nassau County Clerk handle criminal records?
The Clerk indexes County Court filings, including felonies, along with Supreme Court civil cases. For pending criminal case status, the statewide eCourts / WebCrims search is also useful.
What does Nassau County's District Court handle?
Smaller civil claims, small claims, and misdemeanors countywide. It keeps its own records separate from the County Clerk.
Are Nassau County village court records searchable online?
Generally not through a county-level portal. Each city or village court in Nassau keeps its own files; contact that specific court for records.
Does the Nassau County Clerk keep Family Court or Surrogate's Court records?
No. Family Court and Surrogate's Court in Nassau County each have their own chief clerk and courthouse, and neither is searchable through the County Clerk's civil filings index.
How do I get a certified copy of a Nassau County court record?
Request it from the County Clerk's office in person or by mail, with the index number or party names and the filing year. Certified copies carry the clerk's certification fee.
Sources
- Nassau County Clerk — https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/458/County-Clerk
- Nassau County Clerk — Office Overview — https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/2319/Office-Overview
- 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.