Find Civil Court Records in Steuben County
Steuben County civil court records are kept at the County Clerk's office at 3 E. Pulteney Square in Bath. The clerk handles all Supreme Court and County Court filings and stores records going back to 1796. You can search for civil cases online through WebCivil Supreme or the county's IQS portal. Steuben County is in the 6th Judicial District and also has a Corning City Court that deals with local civil matters. Whether you need to look up an old judgment, track a pending case, or get copies of court documents, here is how to find civil court records in Steuben County.
Steuben County Overview
Steuben County Clerk Office
The Steuben County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. The office is at 3 E. Pulteney Square in Bath. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is (607) 664-2260.
Records go back to 1796. The clerk stores land records, civil court filings, business certificates, and notary records. Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the clerk must search files and give copies to anyone who pays the fees. Public search terminals are available at the office for you to look things up yourself. Staff can also pull files by name or case number.
E-filing is now required for most Supreme Court case types in Steuben County. Newer civil filings are in the NYSCEF system. Older paper records are stored at the clerk's office in Bath.
| Office | Steuben County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
3 E. Pulteney Square Bath, NY 14810 |
| Phone | (607) 664-2260 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search Steuben County Civil Cases Online
Use WebCivil Supreme to search all Supreme Court civil cases in Steuben County for free. Look up cases by name, index number, or attorney. Results show parties, case type, status, and filing dates.
The county has its own records portal through SearchIQS. It covers deeds, mortgages, and court records from 1796 forward. Guest access is free for basic searches. Name and date range filters help narrow results. Subscription accounts are available for attorneys and frequent users.
The 6th Judicial District page lists all Steuben County courts. The courthouse is at 3 E. Pulteney Square in Bath. Supreme and County Court are at (607) 664-2260. Family Court is at (607) 664-2265. Surrogate's Court is at (607) 664-2270. Corning City Court also handles some civil matters locally.
Note: Steuben County covers a large area with many small towns, so the clerk's office in Bath is the main place for county-level civil court records.
Steuben County Civil Court Fees
Copy fees at the clerk are $0.65 per page. Certified copies cost extra. The Steuben County Clerk Services page has the full fee schedule.
Under CPLR Section 8020(g), records searches cost five dollars per name for each two-year span. Certified copies have a minimum fee of four dollars under CPLR Section 8019(f). Court transcripts follow 22 NYCRR Section 108 rates. Viewing records online is free through WebCivil Supreme and NYSCEF. Fees only apply when you need physical copies or certified documents from the Steuben County Clerk's office.
Civil Records Access in Steuben County
Public access to Steuben County civil court records follows Judiciary Law Section 255. Docket books are open under Judiciary Law Section 255-b. Anyone can view most civil case files at the clerk's office in Bath.
Matrimonial files are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 235 for 100 years. Adoption records are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 114. Family Court records are private under Family Court Act Section 166. A judge may seal other records under 22 NYCRR Section 216.1. Probate records at the Surrogate's Court date back to 1796. E-filed records on NYSCEF follow the same access rules as paper documents.
Steuben County Court Information
The Court-PASS system at courtpass.nycourts.gov provides access to Court of Appeals decisions that may include Steuben County civil cases on appeal.
Appeals from Steuben County go through the Appellate Division and may reach the Court of Appeals. This public portal posts those decisions for viewing.
Communities in Steuben County
Steuben County includes the cities of Corning and Hornell along with many smaller towns. There are no cities that meet the population threshold for their own page. All county-level civil court records go through the Clerk at 3 E. Pulteney Square in Bath.
Corning City Court and Hornell City Court handle local civil matters. Supreme Court and County Court records are all kept at the County Clerk's office in Bath.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Steuben County. Check the filing address to make sure you are searching in the right county.