Find Civil Court Records in Richmond County
Richmond County civil court records cover all of Staten Island. The County Clerk keeps Supreme Court files at 130 Stuyvesant Place in St. George. You can search for civil cases online through the WebCivil Supreme system or check e-filed documents on NYSCEF. The Staten Island Civil Court at 927 Castleton Avenue handles smaller claims up to $50,000. Both offices take records requests from the public during business hours. If you need to look up a civil case, check on a judgment, or get copies of court papers from Richmond County, the state and local tools give you several options to search from home or in person.
Richmond County Overview
Richmond County Clerk and Court Records
The Richmond County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and Commissioner of Jurors for Staten Island. The office is at 130 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY 10301. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. The phone number is (718) 675-7700.
Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the clerk must search civil court records and make copies for anyone who pays the set fees. Most civil case files in Richmond County are public. You can walk in and ask to see a case file. The staff can pull it and let you review it at the counter. E-filing is required for most civil case types now, so newer filings are in the NYSCEF system and can be viewed online.
Matrimonial records are different. They stay sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 235. You need proper ID and must be a party to the case or their lawyer to get access.
| Office | Richmond County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
130 Stuyvesant Place Staten Island, NY 10301 |
| Phone | (718) 675-7700 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
How to Search Richmond County Civil Cases
Use WebCivil Supreme to search civil cases in Richmond County online. The tool is free. You can look up cases by name, index number, or attorney. It covers all Supreme Court civil filings and shows party names, case type, and status. Results go back many years.
The Richmond County Supreme Court civil term is at 18 Richmond Terrace. General info is at (718) 675-7800. E-filing through NYSCEF is required for most case types here. You can search NYSCEF as a guest to find e-filed documents without an account. The County Clerk maintains the official court record for all Supreme Court cases.
Staten Island Civil Court handles smaller cases. It sits at 927 Castleton Avenue. The phone is (718) 675-8000. Small claims go up to $10,000 and regular civil claims go up to $50,000. The WebCivil Local tool lets you search these lower court cases by name or docket number.
Richmond County Records Portal
The Richmond County Clerk Records page provides details on how to get copies of Supreme Court documents at the clerk's office in St. George.
The NY CourtHelp site explains the steps for getting court records from any county in New York, including how to use the public access tools and what fees to expect under CPLR Section 8019(f).
Other Courts in Richmond County
The Richmond County Surrogate's Court at 18 Richmond Terrace handles estates, probate, and guardianship cases. The phone is (718) 675-8100. WebSurrogate lets you search estate cases online.
The Staten Island Family Court is at 100 Richmond Terrace. Phone is (718) 675-8200. Family Court records are private under Family Court Act Section 166. Only parties and their lawyers can see those files. The Staten Island Criminal Court at 54 Bay Street handles misdemeanors. Criminal cases can be looked up through the WebCrims portal.
Note: Criminal History Record Search through OCA costs $95 and covers all courts statewide, not just Richmond County cases.
Richmond County Civil Court Fees
Fees for copies of civil court records follow state law. Under CPLR Section 8019(f), copies cost 50 cents per page with a one dollar minimum. Certified copies add 50 cents per page with a four dollar minimum. Records searches cost five dollars per name for each two-year period under CPLR Section 8020(g).
You can get copies at the clerk's office at 130 Stuyvesant Place during business hours. The staff makes copies while you wait for most documents. Certified copies take a bit longer since they need the clerk's seal and signature. Payment is by certified check or money order to the Richmond County Clerk.
Cities in Richmond County
Richmond County covers all of Staten Island, which is one of the five boroughs of New York City. All civil cases file through the Richmond County courts.
Staten Island residents file civil court cases through the Richmond County Clerk or the Staten Island Civil Court depending on the case type and amount.
Nearby Counties
Richmond County is on Staten Island. These are the closest counties by geography.