Warren County Public Records

Warren County public records are filed with the County Clerk's office in Lake George. This Adirondack region county serves a mix of year-round residents and seasonal property owners. The Clerk records deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments for the entire county. Court records from the Supreme and County Courts are managed here as well. Searches can be done in person at the Clerk's office on State Route 9, or you can use the state's online court search tools for case lookups. Warren County is part of the Fourth Judicial District.

Warren County Clerk

The Warren County Clerk handles land records and court documents for the county. Deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, and lis pendens are all recorded at this office. The Clerk also serves as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts, managing civil case files and related documents.

Fees match the state schedule. Copies are $0.50 per page. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5.00 for the first page and $1.25 for each after. Court record copies are $5.00 per document. Recording a deed or mortgage starts at $15.00 for page one. Cash, checks, and money orders are accepted.

Warren County has active real estate markets in places like Lake George, Glens Falls, and Queensbury. The Clerk processes seasonal property purchases and vacation home transfers along with regular residential filings. If you are looking for a property record, the Clerk's office can help you trace ownership through the index books. The indexes are organized by grantor and grantee names, so you search by the name of the person who sold or bought the property. Each entry gives you the liber and page number where the full document is recorded.

How to Search Warren County Records

For court cases, use the eCourts system. Search Supreme Court civil cases from Warren County by name or index number. It is free and covers all 62 counties.

Land records are best searched at the Clerk's office. The grantor/grantee indexes let you trace documents by the names of the parties. If you have a property address, the staff can help you find the right records. Call (518) 761-6429 to ask about availability before you drive out.

Criminal history records come from the Criminal History Record Search. This statewide tool checks for convictions in all New York courts. You need a name, date of birth, and there is a fee for the service.

FOIL lets you request records from any government agency in the county. Write to the records access officer at the agency. Describe what you need. They must respond in five business days. The FOIL page from the Department of State has full instructions.

Types of Records

Land records at the Clerk's office include deeds, mortgages, mortgage satisfactions, easements, liens, and maps. Court records cover Supreme Court and County Court civil cases, including judgments and court orders. Business certificates and military discharge papers are also filed here. Federal tax liens and state tax warrants filed against Warren County properties also get recorded with the Clerk.

Vital records are not held by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates come from the Department of Health or local registrars. Marriage licenses are issued by town and city clerks. Contact those offices for vital records.

Surrogate's Court manages wills, estates, and probate matters. Family Court handles custody, support, and juvenile cases, with most records sealed. Both courts have their own clerks and filing systems. You need to contact them directly for records.

Property tax records are kept by the county's Real Property Tax Service Agency. The County Clerk records property transfers and mortgages but does not manage tax bills or assessment rolls. For tax information, check with the Real Property office. Warren County also has town assessors in each town who handle local assessments.

FOIL in Warren County

New York's Freedom of Information Law covers all government offices in Warren County. Write to the agency and ask for what you need. No reason is required. The agency has five business days to respond.

If denied, the agency must explain why. Appeal to the agency head. If that does not work, the Committee on Open Government can help. FOIL copy fees are $0.25 per page for standard documents.

Many people use FOIL to get police reports, government contracts, meeting minutes, and financial records. The law is broad. It covers almost everything a government agency creates or keeps. Some records are exempt, like personnel files or records that would harm an ongoing investigation. But the default is that records are public.

State Court Search Portal

Use the eCourts portal to search civil court cases in Warren County Supreme Court. The tool is free and shows case details, filing dates, and status for cases across all New York counties.

Warren County Resources

• Warren County Clerk - Land records, court filings, recording
• NYS eCourts - Search Supreme Court civil cases
• Criminal History Record Search - Criminal conviction records
• NYS Vital Records - Birth, death, marriage certificates
• FOIL Information - Records access rights

Cities and Towns in Warren County

Warren County includes Glens Falls, Queensbury, Lake George, and several smaller towns. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a separate page. Glens Falls is the largest city and has its own city court for local matters. The Warren County Clerk serves all communities in the county for land records and Supreme Court filings. Local courts handle their own case records.

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