Chemung County Civil Court Records
Chemung County civil court records are kept by the County Clerk at 210 Lake Street in Elmira. The clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and County Court and maintains records going back to 1836. The 6th Judicial District covers this county, with the courthouse at 224 Lake Street. You can search civil cases online using the state WebCivil Supreme tool or the SearchIQS portal for county records. Both online and in-person searches are available for anyone looking up civil filings, judgments, or other court documents in Chemung County.
Chemung County Overview
Chemung County Clerk and Civil Records
The Chemung County Clerk handles civil court records at 210 Lake Street in Elmira. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Phone: (607) 737-2920. Land records go back to 1836. The clerk also manages business certificates, notary filings, and passport services.
When you visit the Chemung County Clerk for civil court records, you can search by name or case number. Staff will help pull files and make copies. The office keeps both paper files and electronic records. Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the clerk has a duty to search records and provide copies when you pay the fees set by law. Most civil court records in Chemung County are open to public view during business hours.
| Office | Chemung County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
210 Lake Street Elmira, NY 14901 |
| Phone | (607) 737-2920 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search Chemung County Civil Cases Online
The Chemung County Records Search is an online portal for searching indexed records. It covers records from 1836 to the present. You can look up deeds, mortgages, and court records by name. Guest access and subscription options are both available.
WebCivil Supreme gives you free access to Supreme Court civil cases in Chemung County and every other county in the state. Search by party name, index number, or attorney. The tool shows case status, party names, and docket entries for both pending and disposed cases. Keep in mind that cases only show up after a Request for Judicial Intervention gets filed.
The 6th Judicial District page for Chemung County lists court contacts. Supreme and County Court: (607) 737-2925. Family Court: (607) 737-2935. Surrogate's Court: (607) 737-2945. The courthouse is at 224 Lake Street in Elmira, a short walk from the clerk's office.
Note: Chemung County civil court records filed through NYSCEF can be searched online for free, though certified copies still require payment under CPLR Section 8019(f).
Chemung County Records Access
The NY CourtHelp page explains how to get court records from any New York county, including Chemung County.
This guide covers all the main search tools, from WebCivil Supreme to NYSCEF, and explains what records are open to the public.
Chemung County Civil Record Fees
Copy fees at the Chemung County Clerk are $0.65 per page. The document copies page has details on fees for land records and court records. Certified copies cost more. Under CPLR Section 8019(f), certification adds 50 cents per page with a four-dollar minimum. Mail requests are accepted with proper ID and payment.
Search certification runs five dollars for a two-year period under CPLR Section 8020(g). Court transcripts follow 22 NYCRR Section 108, with rates from $2.50 to $6.50 per page based on delivery speed.
Other Chemung County Courts
The Chemung County Surrogate's Court is at 224 Lake Street in Elmira. Phone: (607) 737-2945. It handles probate, estate matters, guardianships, and adoptions. Probate records from the county's formation are on file. Adoption records are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 114.
The Chemung County Family Court sits at 333 E. Washington Avenue in Elmira. Phone: (607) 737-2935. Family Court records are confidential under Family Court Act Section 166. Matrimonial case files are sealed for 100 years under Domestic Relations Law Section 235. If a court finds good cause under 22 NYCRR Section 216.1, it can seal other civil records, but must explain the reasons in a written order.
Docket books in Chemung County stay open during business hours under Judiciary Law Section 255-b. Anyone can come in and review them. You do not need to be a party to the case or give a reason for looking. E-filing through NYSCEF under 22 NYCRR Sections 202.5-b and 202.5-bb means many recent civil case filings in Chemung County are also available online.
Getting Copies of Chemung County Court Records
You can get copies of Chemung County civil court records in person at the clerk's office on Lake Street in Elmira. The staff will search by name or case number and make copies while you wait. Bring a form of payment. The office takes cash, checks, and money orders.
Mail requests work too. Send a written request to the Chemung County Clerk at 210 Lake Street, Elmira, NY 14901. Describe the records you need and include the party names and case number if available. Add a certified check or money order for the copy fees. Allow a week or two for processing. The clerk will mail copies back to you.
E-filed Chemung County civil cases can be viewed through NYSCEF at no cost. This covers most recent Supreme Court civil filings. For a certified copy, you still go through the clerk's office. Certified copies carry an official seal and cost more than plain copies. Under CPLR Section 8019(f), the certification adds 50 cents per page with a four-dollar minimum. The WebCivil Supreme tool shows case status and docket entries for free but does not provide document images. For the actual filings, check NYSCEF or visit the Chemung County Clerk in person.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Chemung County in the southern tier of New York. Check them if the case you need may have been filed in a different jurisdiction.