Putnam County Civil Court Records

Putnam County civil court records are kept at the County Clerk's office in Carmel. The Clerk handles filings for the Supreme Court and County Court in the 9th Judicial District. Records date back to 1814 when Putnam County split off from Dutchess County. You can search for civil cases online or visit the courthouse at 40 Gleneida Avenue. Putnam is one of the smaller counties in the Hudson Valley, but the same state laws and fee schedules apply. This page explains how to search for civil court records, what fees you can expect, and where to get copies of case documents in Putnam County.

Putnam County Clerk and Court Records

The Putnam County Clerk is the official custodian of civil court records. The office maintains land records from 1814, court filings, business certificates, and notary documents. Public search terminals are available for walk-in visitors. Online searching is possible through the SearchIQS portal.

E-filing through NYSCEF is required for most Supreme Court civil case types in Putnam County. The Putnam County Clerk services page details all available services. Copy fees are $0.65 per page. The name search fee is $5 per name for every two-year period, as set by CPLR Section 8018. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Search Putnam County Civil Cases

Use the WebCivil Supreme tool for free online searches. Select Putnam County, enter a party name or case number, and view the results. The system covers all Supreme Court civil filings and shows party names, docket entries, and case status. This is the fastest way to check if a civil case exists in Putnam County.

The SearchIQS portal for Putnam County indexes land and court records from 1814 to the present. Guest access covers basic searches at no cost. Subscription accounts provide document images and more search features. This tool is commonly used by attorneys, title companies, and anyone researching property or civil judgments in Putnam County.

The screenshot below shows the WebSurrogate system, which covers estate-related civil records in Putnam County.

WebSurrogate lets you search for estate and probate cases in Putnam County and across all New York counties.

For guidance on how to request court records generally, the CourtHelp records page walks you through the process. It covers fees, what to bring, and how to make requests by mail.

Putnam County Civil Court System

Putnam County is in the 9th Judicial District, along with Westchester, Rockland, Orange, and Dutchess counties. The Supreme Court at 40 Gleneida Avenue in Carmel handles major civil cases. Phone: (845) 808-1142. Under Judiciary Law Section 140-b, the Supreme Court has general jurisdiction in all civil matters. E-filing through NYSCEF is required for most case types, and those documents are available online.

The Family Court is at the same address. Phone: (845) 808-1143. It handles custody, support, and child protection cases. Records there are confidential under Family Court Act Section 166. The Surrogate's Court deals with estates and probate. Phone: (845) 808-1144. Probate records go back to 1814.

Putnam County Court Record Fees

Standard state fees apply for Putnam County civil court records. Here is what you can expect to pay:

• 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 at the Clerk's office or include a check with a mail request to 40 Gleneida Avenue, Carmel, NY 10512. Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the Clerk must provide copies of any public court record when asked. If records are sealed by court order, access may be restricted.

Nearby Counties

Putnam County is in the Hudson Valley region. These neighboring counties have their own court systems and civil records.