Kings County Civil Court Records
Kings County civil court records are managed by the County Clerk in Brooklyn, which is the most populated county in New York. Civil cases filed in Supreme Court and the NYC Civil Court are all on record here. You can search civil court records online through the state's eCourts portal, visit the courthouse at 360 Adams Street, or use the dedicated Kings County case search tools. Brooklyn handles a massive volume of civil filings each year, covering everything from breach of contract suits to personal injury claims and property disputes. This page covers the courts, offices, and steps for finding civil court records in Kings County.
Kings County Overview
Kings County Clerk and Civil Court Records
The Kings County Clerk serves as the Clerk of Supreme Court and Commissioner of Jurors. Hon. Nancy T. Sunshine heads the office. The main location is at 360 Adams Street, Room 189, Brooklyn, NY 11201. You can reach them at (347) 404-9772 or by email at KCCOInfo@nycourts.gov. Hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The office maintains all Supreme Court records for Kings County. Mr. James Blain serves as Deputy County Clerk and Administrator. Mr. Francis J. Sheridan Jr. is Chief of Operations. Civil court records include lawsuits, motions, orders, judgments, and full case files. Under Judiciary Law § 255, the clerk must let you search the files and dockets when you ask and pay the fees. This gives the public a clear right to access civil court records in Kings County.
| Office | Kings County Clerk (Supreme Court) |
|---|---|
| Address |
360 Adams Street, Room 189 Brooklyn, NY 11201 |
| Phone | (347) 404-9772 |
| KCCOInfo@nycourts.gov | |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Search Kings County Civil Court Records Online
Kings County has several online tools for civil court record searches. The Kings County Civil Court Case Search Portal lets you look up civil, criminal, and business records by case number, party name, or filing date. It is free and updated with new filings on a regular basis. For Supreme Court cases, use WebCivil Supreme which covers all 62 counties. You search by index number, party name, attorney, or justice.
The NYS Unified Court System provides multiple portals for searching civil court records across New York State, including Kings County cases.
These state portals cover Supreme Court, Civil Court, and other court types with free public access.
E-filing is mandatory for most civil case types in Kings County. That means many recent court documents are in the NYSCEF system at nycourts.gov/efile. You can do a guest search to find and view e-filed documents without creating an account. The system shows complaints, motions, orders, and other papers in the case file. For cases filed before e-filing was required, you may need to visit the clerk's office at 360 Adams Street to see the paper file.
Brooklyn Civil Court in Kings County
Brooklyn has its own Civil Court, which is part of the NYC Civil Court system. This court handles civil cases up to $50,000. Small Claims go up to $10,000. The Brooklyn Civil Court is at 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. The main phone number is 347-404-9133.
The Kings County Civil Court Directory gives room numbers and phone lines for each department. Answers are in Room 302 at 347-404-9040. The Appeals Clerk is in Room 303 at 347-404-9123. Archives for civil cases are in the basement at Room 007, reachable at 347-404-9015. Small Claims archives are in Room 905 at 347-404-9021. Judgments are handled in Room 301 at 347-404-9050. Motions are in Room 906 at 347-404-9030. Public access computer terminals sit outside Rooms 301, 302, 303, and inside Room 906 so you can search court records yourself.
The Help Center in Room 404 assists people who do not have a lawyer. You can call 347-404-9043 or 347-404-9044. They can point you in the right direction for finding civil court records or filing a new case. Under CPLR § 8020(g), the fee schedule for copies and searches applies across all court clerks in the state.
Kings County Supreme Court Civil Records
The Kings County Supreme Court civil branch is at 360 Adams Street in Brooklyn. The criminal term sits at 320 Jay Street. General inquiries go to (347) 404-9023. Court hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Supreme Court has no dollar cap on civil cases, so the biggest lawsuits in Brooklyn end up here.
The Brooklyn Supreme Court Records Room is where you go for in-person access. Public access is available during business hours. Keep in mind that matrimonial records are sealed and you need proper ID to view them. Archives for older cases are in the basement level. Under 22 NYCRR § 216.1, sealed records have limits on who can see them. But standard civil court records are open to everyone.
Other Kings County Court Records
Kings County also has a Surrogate's Court at 2 Johnson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Phone: (347) 404-9700. This court handles probate, estates, adoptions, and guardianships. A pro bono program is available through the NYS Bar Association for people who need help with estate matters. NYSCEF assistance can be reached at 646-386-3033.
The Kings County Family Court is at 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, at (347) 296-1700. It handles custody, support, juvenile delinquency, and child protection matters. Family court files are mostly confidential. The WebFamily portal is available for case lookup if you are a party to the case. These are civil court records of a different type, and the rules for access differ from standard civil lawsuits.
How to Get Civil Court Records in Kings County
You have a few options to get civil court records in Kings County. Walk into the courthouse at 360 Adams Street and use the public access terminals. Or ask staff in the records room to pull a case file. Copies run $0.65 per page for uncertified copies. Certified copies cost $1.25 per page. Search fees are $5 per name for every two years searched, as set under CPLR § 8019(f).
For online access, these tools are free:
- WebCivil Supreme for Supreme Court civil cases
- Kings County Civil Court Case Search for Civil Court matters
- NYSCEF Guest Search for e-filed case documents
- WebSurrogate for probate and estate records
Mail requests should be sent to the Kings County Clerk at 360 Adams Street, Room 189, Brooklyn, NY 11201. Include the case name or index number, what documents you need, and a check payable to the County Clerk. Response times vary because Brooklyn processes a huge volume of requests. Calling ahead to confirm fees is a good idea.
Cities in Kings County
Kings County is the same as the Borough of Brooklyn. All civil court records for Brooklyn go through the Kings County courts listed on this page.
Brooklyn is one of the five boroughs of New York City. All civil court records for residents of Brooklyn are handled by the Kings County Clerk or the Brooklyn Civil Court.
Nearby Counties
Kings County borders these other counties. If a case was filed in a different borough or county, you need to contact that county's clerk for records.