Washington County Civil Court Records
Washington County civil court records are on file at the County Clerk's office in Fort Edward. You can search for civil case filings, judgments, and court documents using state online tools or by going to the courthouse on Broadway. The 4th Judicial District covers this county. Records date back to 1777, the year Washington County was formed. The Supreme Court and County Court handle civil matters here. Online tools like WebCivil Supreme give you free access to search from anywhere. The clerk's office provides copies, certified documents, and in-person help for anyone looking up a case. The Hudson Falls Village Court also sits in the county.
Washington County Overview
Washington County Clerk Court Records
The Washington County Clerk is the Clerk of the Supreme Court and County Court. The office is at 383 Broadway in Fort Edward. It keeps civil court filings, land records going back to 1777, and business certificates. Public search terminals are available at the office.
Civil cases in Washington County go through the Supreme Court for matters with no dollar cap and the County Court for disputes up to $25,000. Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the clerk must search records and provide copies when asked. Copy fees are $0.65 per page. A name search runs $5 for each two-year period. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. E-filing through NYSCEF is required for most civil case types now, so many recent filings are available to view on the web without a trip to the courthouse.
| Office | Washington County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
383 Broadway Fort Edward, NY 12828 |
| Phone | (518) 746-4000 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search Washington County Civil Cases Online
The WebCivil Supreme tool is the main way to search Washington County civil court records online. It is free and covers all Supreme Court civil cases. You can search by party name, case number, or attorney. Both active and closed cases show up in the results.
Washington County also has the IQS records portal for searching land records and some court filings from 1777 to the present. Guest access lets you do basic name searches for free. You can filter by date range. Document images are available for many records. This tool is useful for older cases that may not show up in the state's online court system.
The 4th Judicial District court page lists all courts in Washington County with contact details. Cases filed through NYSCEF can be viewed online for free. The clerk at the Fort Edward office handles everything else.
Washington County Court System Access
The New York State court records access page explains how to get court records from any county, including Washington County civil court files.
From this page you can reach WebCivil Supreme and other search tools that cover Washington County civil filings.
Washington County Court Fees
Copy fees for Washington County civil court records are $0.65 per page under CPLR Section 8019(f). Certified copies run $0.65 extra per page. A records search costs $5 per name for every two-year period under CPLR Section 8020(g). The Washington County Clerk services page has more on fees and available services.
Online viewing is free. You pay only for copies. Payment at the Fort Edward office can be by check or money order. Court transcripts have a separate fee schedule under 22 NYCRR Section 108, running from $2.50 to $6.50 per page based on how quickly you need them.
Civil Records Access in Washington County
Judiciary Law Section 255 gives the public access to Washington County civil court records. The clerk must search and provide copies. Docket books are open under Judiciary Law Section 255-b. Most civil case files here are available to anyone who asks.
Matrimonial files are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 235 for 100 years. The Washington County Surrogate's Court handles probate and estate cases. Records there go back to 1777. The Washington County Family Court keeps its records confidential under Family Court Act Section 166. A judge can seal other records under 22 NYCRR Section 216.1 if good cause is shown.
To get copies of Washington County civil court records by mail, send a written request to the County Clerk at 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828. Include the case name or number, what documents you need, and a check or money order for the fees. The clerk will mail copies back to you. For certified copies, state that in your letter. In-person requests are handled the same day when possible. Older records on microfilm may take a bit more time to pull, but staff can help you find what you need. If you are not sure which court has the case, call the clerk at (518) 746-4000 and they can point you in the right direction. Washington County civil court records from 1777 include some of the oldest files in the state, and the clerk's office keeps them available for public access.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County has several towns and villages including Fort Edward, Hudson Falls, Greenwich, Granville, Whitehall, and Cambridge. All civil court cases for this area go through the Washington County courts at the courthouse in Fort Edward. The Hudson Falls Village Court handles some smaller civil matters. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a separate page, but all civil filings are handled by the clerk at 383 Broadway in Fort Edward.
Nearby Counties
Check the address on the filing to confirm which county has the case you need. These counties border Washington County.