Wyoming County Civil Court Records Lookup
Wyoming County civil court records are filed at the County Clerk's office in Warsaw. You can search for civil cases, judgments, and court documents through state online tools or at the courthouse on North Main Street. The 8th Judicial District covers Wyoming County. Records at the clerk's office go back to 1841. The Supreme Court and County Court both handle civil matters here. State online tools let you search for cases from any location, and the clerk's office can provide copies, certified documents, and in-person search help. E-filing covers most new Supreme Court case types, so recent filings are often available to view on the web.
Wyoming County Overview
Wyoming County Clerk Civil Records
The Wyoming County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and County Court. The office is at 143 North Main Street in Warsaw. Staff maintain civil court filings, land records from 1841, and business certificates.
Wyoming County is one of the smaller counties in the state. It sits in the 8th Judicial District along with Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua counties. The Supreme Court handles civil cases with no dollar cap. County Court covers disputes up to $25,000. Under Judiciary Law Section 255, the clerk must search files and give out copies when you pay. Copy fees are $0.65 per page. A name search costs $5 per two-year period. Hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Public search terminals are available at the office for walk-in use.
| Office | Wyoming County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address |
143 N. Main Street Warsaw, NY 14569 |
| Phone | (585) 786-8810 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM |
Search Wyoming County Civil Cases Online
WebCivil Supreme covers Wyoming County civil court records. It is free. Search by party name, case number, or attorney. The system shows active and closed cases with docket entries and party names.
The Wyoming County IQS portal indexes land records and some court filings from 1841 forward. Guest access gives you free basic name searches. You can filter by date range. Document images are available for many of the records on file. This tool helps when you need to find older filings that are not in the state's online court system.
E-filing is required for most Supreme Court case types in Wyoming County. The 8th Judicial District page for Wyoming County lists the courts, addresses, and phone numbers. The courthouse is at 147 North Main Street in Warsaw. Cases filed through NYSCEF can be viewed online by anyone.
Note: Wyoming County e-filed civil records are viewable free on NYSCEF, but certified copies must be obtained from the clerk under CPLR Section 8019(f).
Wyoming County Court System Portal
The NY CourtHelp site explains how to get court records from any county, including Wyoming County civil court files.
This page walks you through the steps for finding, viewing, and getting copies of court records in Wyoming County.
Wyoming County Court Fees
Fees for Wyoming County civil court records follow state law. Copies cost $0.65 per page under CPLR Section 8019(f). Certified copies add $0.65 per page. The minimum for plain copies is $1.30. A name search runs $5 for every two-year period under CPLR Section 8020(g).
The Wyoming County Clerk services page covers what the office provides. Online viewing is free. You pay when you need copies or certified documents. Court transcripts follow 22 NYCRR Section 108 fee rates, ranging from $2.50 to $6.50 per page.
Civil Records Access in Wyoming County
Judiciary Law Section 255 gives the public the right to access Wyoming County civil court records. The clerk must search and hand over copies. Docket books are open under Judiciary Law Section 255-b. You do not need to be a party to ask for records.
Matrimonial files are sealed under Domestic Relations Law Section 235 for 100 years. The Wyoming County Surrogate's Court keeps probate records separate. Records there go back to 1841. The Wyoming County Family Court keeps records confidential under Family Court Act Section 166. Judges can seal other civil records under 22 NYCRR Section 216.1 with good cause shown.
If you need to get copies of Wyoming County civil court records by mail, write to the County Clerk at 143 North Main Street, Warsaw, NY 14569. Include the case name or number, what documents you want, and a check or money order for the fees. For certified copies, say so in your letter. The clerk mails copies back to you. In-person requests at the Warsaw office are often handled the same day. Older records stored on microfilm may take a bit more time. You can also call (585) 786-8810 to ask questions about a case before you visit or send a request. Staff can tell you what is on file and what it will cost to get copies. Wyoming County is a rural area, so the office is less busy than larger counties, and wait times for records are usually short.
Cities in Wyoming County
Wyoming County includes Warsaw, Perry, Attica, Arcade, Castile, and other small towns in western New York. All civil court cases for this area go through the Wyoming County courts at the courthouse in Warsaw. No cities in the county meet the population threshold for a separate page, but all civil filings are handled by the clerk at 143 North Main Street in Warsaw.
Nearby Counties
Check the address on your filing to see which county has the case. These counties border Wyoming County.