Find Schoharie County Civil Court Records
Schoharie County civil court records are kept at the County Clerk's office at 284 Main Street in Schoharie. The clerk handles Supreme Court and County Court filings and stores records dating back to 1795. You can search civil cases online through WebCivil Supreme or through the county's IQS search portal. Schoharie County is part of the 3rd Judicial District. This is a smaller, rural county, so most court business goes through the single courthouse in the village of Schoharie. Whether you need to look up a case, get copies of court documents, or check on a judgment, this page explains how to do it.
Schoharie County Overview
Schoharie County Clerk and Court Records
The Schoharie County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. The office is at 284 Main Street in the village of Schoharie. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (518) 295-8310 for questions.
The clerk stores land records from 1795, civil court filings, business certificates, and notary records. Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the clerk must search records and make copies when someone asks and pays the fees. This is a small office so things can move at a different pace than in bigger counties. Public search terminals are set up for you to look through records. The staff is helpful and can pull files by name or case number.
| Office | Schoharie County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
284 Main Street Schoharie, NY 12157 |
| Phone | (518) 295-8310 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search Schoharie County Civil Cases Online
Use WebCivil Supreme to look up Supreme Court civil cases in Schoharie County. The tool is free and works around the clock. Search by name or index number. It shows party names, case type, and status.
The county also has a records portal through SearchIQS. It covers deeds, mortgages, and court records from 1795 to the present. Guest access lets you do basic searches for free. Name-based searching and date range filters are available. Subscription accounts work for people who search a lot.
The 3rd Judicial District page on the state courts site has all contact info for Schoharie County courts. The courthouse is at 290 Main Street. Supreme and County Court are at (518) 295-8310. The Family Court is at (518) 295-8315. The Surrogate's Court is at (518) 295-8320. E-filing through NYSCEF is required for most civil case types.
Note: Schoharie County is rural, so in-person visits work best if you call ahead to confirm the clerk's office is open and has the records you need.
Schoharie County Court Record Fees
Copies cost $0.65 per page at the clerk's office. The Schoharie County Clerk Services page has the full fee list. Under CPLR Section 8019(f), the clerk follows standard state rates for court document copies.
A records search runs five dollars per name for each two-year span under CPLR Section 8020(g). If you search more years, it costs more. Certified copies add an extra charge on top of the regular per-page fee. Most people find that viewing records online through WebCivil Supreme or NYSCEF is free, and fees only kick in when you need physical copies from the clerk.
Civil Records Law in Schoharie County
Judiciary Law Section 255 gives the public the right to access civil court records in Schoharie County. Docket books are open under Judiciary Law Section 255-b. Most civil case files at the clerk's office are available for anyone to see.
Some records have limits. Matrimonial files are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 235 for 100 years. Adoption files are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 114. Family Court records are private under Family Court Act Section 166. A judge can seal other records under 22 NYCRR Section 216.1 with written reasons. Probate records at the Surrogate's Court go back to 1795. E-filed records on NYSCEF follow the same rules.
Schoharie County Court System
The NYS Court of Appeals decisions page at nycourts.gov posts decisions that may involve Schoharie County civil cases on appeal.
Appeals from Schoharie County civil cases go through the Appellate Division and may reach the Court of Appeals. This site posts those decisions for public viewing.
Communities in Schoharie County
Schoharie County is made up of small towns and villages. There are no cities in the county that meet the population threshold for their own page. All civil court records go through the County Clerk at 284 Main Street in Schoharie.
Town courts handle small claims and local civil matters. County-level civil cases all file at the courthouse in the village of Schoharie.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Schoharie County. Check which county has the case you need by looking at the filing address.