| County Clerk | Westchester County Clerk — Legal Division |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601 |
| Phone | (914) 995-3080 |
| Hours | Confirm current hours with the clerk before visiting |
| Earliest records noted | 1978 |
| Plain copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
Westchester County's County Clerk, whose Legal Division sits in White Plains, keeps Supreme and County Court civil filings, judgments, liens, and business records, plus an online portal, Westchester Records Online, that covers civil cases from 1980 to the present and criminal (indictment) cases from 1978 to the present. On a criminal record, an index number preceded by the letters "DA" identifies it as a criminal filing.
Felony criminal cases in Westchester are County Court cases, while larger civil cases and matrimonial actions go to Supreme Court; both are indexed by the same County Clerk's office. The county also has several City Courts (including White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and others) that handle misdemeanors and smaller civil claims within city limits, each keeping its own records. Family Court and Surrogate's Court in Westchester are likewise separate offices.
Search Westchester County court records online
County Clerk
Westchester County Clerk — Legal Division
- Cost
- Free case index via Westchester Records Online; fees for copies and certification
- Coverage
- Supreme and County Court civil filings from 1980 forward and criminal (indictment) filings from 1978 forward, plus judgments, liens, and business records
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
Search through Westchester Records Online; a free account may be required to view certain document images.
Other courts
Westchester Records Online (case search)
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Civil case records from 1980 to present and criminal case records from 1978 to present
- Records
- Civil, Criminal
A login page loads first; registration may be required for full access to some records.
What is available online
Westchester Records Online covers Supreme and County Court civil filings back to 1980 and criminal (indictment) filings back to 1978. It does not include the county's City Courts, Family Court, Surrogate's Court, or town and village justice courts, each of which is a separate system.
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
Westchester County clerk offices
110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601
Phone: (914) 995-3080
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 Westchester Records Online by name or index number, or visit the Legal Division at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains. Certified copies must be requested from the clerk's office with the certification fee.
City Court records. Contact the specific city court (for example, White Plains City Court or Yonkers City Court) 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
How do I tell if a Westchester case is criminal or civil in the index?
Criminal (indictment) index numbers in the Westchester system are preceded by the letters "DA." Civil index numbers do not have that prefix.
How far back does Westchester Records Online go?
Civil cases from 1980 to the present and criminal cases from 1978 to the present. Earlier records must be requested directly from the County Clerk's Legal Division.
Does the Westchester County Clerk handle City Court records?
No. City Courts such as White Plains and Yonkers City Court keep their own records, separate from the County Clerk, which handles Supreme and County Court filings.
What is the Westchester County Clerk's address?
110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601; phone (914) 995-3080.
Sources
- Westchester County Clerk — Legal Division — https://www.westchesterclerkny.gov/legal-division
- Westchester County Clerk — Search Court Records — https://www.westchesterclerkny.gov/legal-division/search-court-records
- Westchester Records Online — https://wro.westchesterclerk.com/
- 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.