How to Search Albany County Records (Start Here)
Albany County (Albany) is in the 3rd Judicial District. County Clerk at albanycountyny.gov offers an Online Records Search — deeds and mortgages from 1980 to present. Clerk's office: 16 Eagle Street, Room 128. Phone: (518) 487-5100.
- Pending criminal cases: WebCrims for the 3rd Judicial District.
- Property assessments: No county-wide assessor — each city and town maintains its own assessment roll.
- Marriage licenses: Town or City Clerk where the license was issued.
Albany County Judicial Center at 6 Lodge Street. County Court phone: 518-285-8777.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records & Calendars
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Albany County case records, court calendars, and published decisions from the New York State Unified Court System.
Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Albany County Clerk's Office records, including deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, UCCs, DBAs, and other recorded documents.
Property | Albany County Tax Maps
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Albany County tax maps by municipality. Includes cities of Albany, Cohoes, and Watervliet, towns of Berne, Bethlehem, Coeymans, Colonie, Guilderland, Knox, New Scotland, Rensselaerville, and Westerlo, and the villages of Altamont, Colonie, Green Island, Menan
Property | Albany County Assessment Rolls
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City and Town property assessment rolls in Albany County, including the cities of Albany, Cohoes, and Watervliet, and the towns of Berne, Bethlehem, Coeymans, Colonie, Guilderland, Knox, New Scotland, Rensselaerville, and Westerlo, and the villages of Green Is
Property | Watervliet
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City of Watervliet Assessor's Office tax assessment roll.
Property | Bethlehem
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Town of Bethlehem Department of Tax and Finance property database.
Property | Albany County GIS
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Albany County interactive GIS map parcel search with optional district, parks and recreation, farm stands, transportation, and environmental overlays.
Business, Voter & Other
Albany County
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Official site of Albany County, New York government.
Restaurant Inspections
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Albany County Department of Health restaurant inspection results.
Polling Places
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Albany County Board of Elections search for political districts and polling locations.
Foreclosures
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Albany County Division of Finance pending property foreclosure auctions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Albany County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Albany County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Albany County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal Tax Receiver / County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Albany County? ▼
In New York, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the City/Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Albany County records available online? ▼
Yes — Albany County has good online coverage. This page lists 12 searchable databases covering property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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