Search Nassau County Civil Court Records

Nassau County civil court records are stored at the County Clerk's office in Mineola. This is one of the busiest court systems on Long Island, handling a high volume of civil filings each year. The County Clerk serves as Clerk of both the Supreme Court and County Court. You can search civil court records online through the state's WebCivil Supreme tool or the NYSCEF e-filing system. For in-person access, the County Clerk's office has public search terminals. Nassau County court records from 1995 forward are part of the online index, and land records go back to 1985. Whether you are checking on a case or need a copy of a judgment, the Clerk's staff can help.

Nassau County Clerk and Court Records

The Nassau County Clerk is the official keeper of civil court records for the county. The office sits at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola. It maintains Supreme Court files, County Court records, business certificates, and notary filings. Court records from 1995 to the present are indexed and searchable online. Land records go back to 1985. For older files, you need to visit in person.

Nassau County is part of the 10th Judicial District, which also covers Suffolk County. The Supreme Court sits at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola. It has a Civil Term that handles everything from personal injury cases to commercial disputes and real estate fights. Under Judiciary Law Section 140-b, the Supreme Court has unlimited original jurisdiction in civil matters, making it the court of general authority for major civil cases in Nassau County. E-filing through NYSCEF is required for most civil case types.

How to Find Nassau County Civil Court Records

You have several options to search for civil court records in Nassau County. The state runs WebCivil Supreme, a free tool that lets you look up Supreme Court civil cases by name, case number, or attorney. Pick Nassau County from the list and run your search. Results show party names, case status, and docket entries. This is the quickest way to check if a civil case exists.

The Nassau County Clerk's office has public search terminals at 240 Old Country Road if you want to search in person. The SearchIQS portal also offers online access to Nassau County records. Guest access covers basic searches. Subscription accounts give attorneys and frequent users more features like document images and wider date ranges. Records from 1995 onward for court filings and 1985 onward for land records are in the system.

The state-level screenshot below shows the WebCivil Supreme search tool that covers Nassau County civil court records.

This tool lets you search by party name across all New York counties, including Nassau County civil cases filed in Supreme Court.

Civil Courts in Nassau County

Nassau County has more than one court that handles civil matters. The Supreme Court Civil Term deals with the big cases. That includes personal injury claims, commercial disputes, real estate litigation, and matrimonial actions. The Nassau County Supreme Court Civil Term is at 100 Supreme Court Drive in Mineola. The phone number for the Civil Term is (516) 493-4101. A separate Commercial Division handles complex business disputes.

The Nassau County District Court handles smaller civil cases. Its jurisdiction goes up to $15,000 for civil matters and $5,000 for small claims. District Courts sit in several locations across the county, including Hempstead, Westbury, and Levittown. You can search District Court civil cases through the WebCivil Local system. These civil court records are separate from Supreme Court files and are held at the individual court locations rather than the County Clerk's office.

The Surrogate's Court is also at 100 Supreme Court Drive. It deals with probate, estates, adoptions, and guardianships. You can search estate cases through the WebSurrogate portal online. Family Court at 151 Herricks Road handles custody and support matters, but those records are confidential under Family Court Act Section 166.

Nassau County Court Record Fees

Copy fees in Nassau County follow the state schedule. You pay $0.65 per page for plain copies, with a minimum charge of $1.30. If you want the Clerk to search for a record by name, the search fee is $5 per name for every two-year period. Certified copies cost more. These fees are set under CPLR Section 8018.

Criminal history record searches through the NYS Office of Court Administration cost $95.00. Certificates of Disposition are available through the County Clerk with proper ID and payment. For civil court records in Nassau County, the most common request is for copies of judgments and orders. You can get these at the Clerk's office or order them by mail with a written request and a check for the fees.

E-Filing for Nassau County Civil Cases

E-filing is mandatory for most civil case types in Nassau County. The system used is NYSCEF, which stands for New York State Courts Electronic Filing. Under the 10th Judicial District rules, attorneys must file civil papers online through this portal. Self-represented parties can opt in but are not required to e-file. Once a case is in the NYSCEF system, all filings show up there and you can view documents online. This makes it one of the easiest ways to track a civil case in Nassau County without going to the courthouse.

If you need help with e-filing or finding Nassau County civil court records in the NYSCEF system, the CourtHelp page on getting court records has useful instructions. It explains how to request records, what fees apply, and when you can view files in person at no charge.

Cities in Nassau County

Nassau County has several large towns and villages. Civil court cases for all of them are filed through the Nassau County court system.

Nearby Counties

If you live near the border of Nassau County, your civil case may have been filed in one of these neighboring counties instead.