North Hempstead Public Records
Public records in the Town of North Hempstead are maintained by the Town Clerk and the Nassau County Clerk. North Hempstead covers the northern third of Nassau County on Long Island, with a population around 237,000 people. The town includes well-known communities like Great Neck, Manhasset, Port Washington, and Roslyn. The Town Clerk at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset handles local vital records, licenses, and FOIL requests for town files. County-level records like court cases and property deeds are at the Nassau County Clerk in Mineola. Both offices play a role when you are looking for public records in this area.
North Hempstead Public Records Overview
Nassau County Court and Land Records
The Nassau County Clerk at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola is where court records and land filings for North Hempstead are kept. Supreme Court cases, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents all go through this office. The Clerk has an online search tool for land records that lets you look up documents by name, address, or instrument number.
Nassau County sits in the 10th Judicial District. Cases from North Hempstead are handled in the Nassau County court system. The eCourts portal covers Supreme Court civil cases from Nassau County. It is free to search. For smaller civil matters and misdemeanors, the District Court handles those. WebCivil Local is the search tool for District Court cases.
Criminal history searches are available through the Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration. This costs $95 and covers every court in New York State. It matches on name and date of birth exactly. Results include convictions and open cases from all 62 counties.
North Hempstead Town Clerk
The Town Clerk's office is at 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030. Call (516) 869-7650 for info and hours.
| Office | Town Clerk, Town of North Hempstead |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 |
| Phone | (516) 869-7650 |
| County | Nassau County |
The Town Clerk maintains local vital records for events that took place in North Hempstead. Birth, death, and marriage records are on file. You can request certified copies for events in the town. The Clerk also handles dog licenses, marriage license applications, and keeps town board meeting minutes and local laws.
For records from other town departments, the Town Clerk serves as the Records Access Officer. FOIL requests for any North Hempstead town department should go through this office. The Clerk will forward your request to the right department and make sure you get a response within the time required by law.
Vital records the Town Clerk does not have can be obtained from the New York State Department of Health. The state keeps birth, death, and marriage records going back to 1881. Certified copies from the state cost $30 each and take 8 to 10 weeks to process by regular mail.
How to Search North Hempstead Public Records
The type of record determines where to look. Court and property records are at the county level. Local government files and vital records are with the town.
For court cases, start with the eCourts portal. It is free and covers Supreme Court civil cases from Nassau County. Search by name or case number. For criminal records, the statewide Criminal History Record Search is available for $95. Both tools are run by the New York State court system and available online around the clock.
Property records for North Hempstead go through the Nassau County Clerk. The online database covers recorded land documents. You can search by owner name, address, or instrument number. Tax assessment records are at the Nassau County Department of Assessment. Property values, assessment rolls, and exemption data are public records that you can look up there.
Building permits, zoning decisions, and planning records are town-level documents. The Town of North Hempstead has departments for building and planning that maintain these files. Some information may be on the town website. For records that are not posted online, file a FOIL request through the Town Clerk.
Voter registration records are kept by the Nassau County Board of Elections. You can check your own registration or look up basic voter information through the county board or the state Board of Elections website. Voter records are public, but their use is restricted by state law to election-related purposes only.
FOIL Requests in North Hempstead
The Freedom of Information Law gives you the right to request records from the Town of North Hempstead. Write to the Town Clerk at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset. Be specific about the records you need. Include dates, names, and departments if you know them.
The town must respond within five business days. Copies are up to 25 cents per page. Electronic copies may cost less. If your request is denied, you have 30 days to appeal. The Department of State FOIL page has full details on the process and your rights.
Nassau County agencies have separate FOIL processes. If you need records from a county department, contact that office directly. The Committee on Open Government provides guidance and can help resolve any problems with FOIL requests at the town or county level.
Legal Resources
Nassau Suffolk Law Services provides free civil legal assistance to low-income residents of Nassau County. They cover housing, family law, public benefits, and consumer issues. The Nassau County Bar Association has a lawyer referral service. LawHelp NY at lawhelpny.org can help you find legal aid in your area.
The Nassau County courts have a Self-Help Center in Mineola where you can get help with forms and procedures. For records questions specifically, the Committee on Open Government is the best resource for understanding what you can access under New York law.
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