Search Queens County Civil Court Records

Queens County civil court records are kept by the County Clerk at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica. This is one of the busiest court systems in the state and covers all of the borough of Queens. You can look up civil case data through the state WebCivil Supreme tool or check e-filed cases on the NYSCEF system. The County Clerk keeps files for Supreme Court and handles records requests from the public. For cases in the Queens Civil Court, which deals with claims up to $50,000, a separate clerk office runs things at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard. Whether you need to track a pending case or pull copies of old court papers, there are online and in-person ways to get what you need.

Queens County Clerk and Civil Records

The Queens County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and Commissioner of Jurors. The office sits at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Room 106, in Jamaica. It keeps all Supreme Court records for Queens County. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The phone number is (718) 298-0600.

Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the County Clerk must search files and make copies when someone asks and pays the right fees. This means most civil court records in Queens County are open to the public. You can walk in and ask to see a file. The clerk will pull it and let you look through it at the counter. If you need copies, the staff can make them right there.

E-filing is required for most civil case types in Queens County. That means new cases go into the NYSCEF system. Older cases that were filed on paper are still at the clerk's office. Matrimonial records are sealed and need proper ID to access under Domestic Relations Law Section 235.

How to Search Queens Civil Court Records

The WebCivil Supreme tool covers all Supreme Court civil cases in Queens County. You can search by name or case number. It shows party names, case status, and filing dates. This tool is free to use and works all day and night.

For cases in the Queens County Supreme Court, the civil term sits at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard. General info is at (718) 298-0300. The court has a Commercial Division for complex business cases. Most civil filings now go through NYSCEF, so you can view them online without going to the courthouse. CPLR Section 8019(f) sets the rules for getting certified copies from the clerk.

Queens Civil Court at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard handles cases up to $50,000. Small claims go up to $10,000. The phone number is (718) 298-0400. WebCivil Local is the search tool for these lower court cases. You can look up a case by name or docket number through that portal.

Queens County Court Records Access

The NYS Unified Court System provides online tools to search Queens County civil court records at ww2.nycourts.gov.

This page explains how to get court records across all New York counties, including Queens. It lists the main search tools and the rules for public access under state law.

Other Queens County Courts

Queens County has several courts that handle different types of cases. The Surrogate's Court at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard deals with estates, probate, and guardianship cases. Phone is (718) 298-0500. You can search estate cases through the WebSurrogate portal online.

The Queens Family Court at 151-20 Jamaica Avenue handles custody, support, and child protection cases. The phone is (718) 298-0800. Family Court records are private under Family Court Act Section 166. Only the parties and their lawyers can see those files. This is different from civil court records, which are open to anyone.

For criminal matters, the Queens Criminal Court at 125-01 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens takes misdemeanor cases. The Supreme Court Criminal Term at the same address handles felonies. You can look up cases through the WebCrims portal. Criminal History Record Search through OCA costs $95.

Queens County Civil Record Fees

Copy fees follow state law. Under CPLR Section 8019(f), the clerk charges 50 cents per page. The minimum is one dollar. Certified copies cost 50 cents per page with a minimum of four dollars. These fees apply at the Queens County Clerk Records office.

A records search costs five dollars for each two-year period under CPLR Section 8020(g). If you need to search ten years of records, that comes to twenty-five dollars. You pay at the window when you pick up the results. The clerk accepts certified checks and money orders. Some offices also take credit cards now.

Cities in Queens County

Queens County covers the entire borough of Queens in New York City. All civil cases go through the Queens County courts.

Queens is one of five boroughs in New York City. Civil court records for the borough are kept at the County Clerk office in Jamaica.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Queens County. Check the address on the filing to make sure you are looking in the right place.