Orleans County Civil Court Records Search

Orleans County civil court records are kept at the County Clerk's office in Albion. The Clerk handles filing for the Supreme Court and County Court as part of the 8th Judicial District. Court records here go back to 1824, when the county was formed. You can search for civil cases online using state tools or visit the courthouse at 3 South Main Street. Orleans County is a smaller, rural county in western New York, but the same state rules and fees apply for court records as anywhere else. This page covers where to search, how to get copies, and what the process looks like for Orleans County civil court records.

Orleans County Clerk Records Office

The Orleans County Clerk is the official custodian of civil court records. The office at 3 South Main Street in Albion maintains land records, court filings, business certificates, and notary documents. Records date back to 1824 when Orleans County was established. Public search terminals are available at the office.

Copy fees are $0.65 per page for plain copies. The search fee is $5 per name for every two-year period. E-filing through NYSCEF is required for most Supreme Court civil case types. The Orleans County Clerk services page covers everything from court filing to passport processing. The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Find Civil Court Records in Orleans County

Use WebCivil Supreme for free online searches of Orleans County civil court records. Pick Orleans County from the list, type in a party name, and see what comes up. The system covers all Supreme Court civil cases and shows docket entries, party names, and case status.

The SearchIQS portal for Orleans County indexes land and court records from 1824 forward. Guest access is free for basic lookups. Subscription accounts give you more features, including document images. This is useful for property searches and civil judgment lookups in Orleans County. The CourtHelp records page has step-by-step instructions for requesting court files from any county clerk in New York.

For in-person visits, go to 3 South Main Street in Albion. Bring a case number or the names of the parties. Staff can pull the file so you can read it for free. Copies cost $0.65 per page.

The screenshot below shows the state court records access page with guidance that applies to Orleans County searches.

This state page lists the tools and steps for accessing civil court records in all New York counties, including Orleans.

Orleans County Court System

Orleans County is part of the 8th Judicial District. The Supreme Court at 3 South Main Street in Albion handles all major civil cases. Phone: (585) 589-5334. Under Judiciary Law Section 140-b, the Supreme Court has general original jurisdiction in civil matters. That means it can hear any type of civil case without a dollar limit. E-filing is required for most case types.

The Family Court at the same address handles custody, support, and child protection proceedings. Phone: (585) 589-5335. Records there are confidential under Family Court Act Section 166. The Surrogate's Court covers probate and estate matters. Phone: (585) 589-5336. Probate records go back to 1824.

Fees for Orleans County Court Records

Fees for civil court records in Orleans County follow the standard state schedule set by CPLR Section 8018.

• Plain copies: $0.65 per page
• Name search: $5 per name per 2-year period
• Certified copies: varies by document type
• In-person file viewing: free during business hours

You can pay in person at the Clerk's office or include a check with a mail request. Under Judiciary Law Section 255, public court records must be made available to anyone who asks for them, as long as the records are not sealed by a court order.

Nearby Counties

Orleans County borders these counties in western New York. Make sure you search the right county for your civil court records.