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Court Records
The public can view any legal / court documents, other than matrimonial or sealed records. Matrimonial records are listed on record room’s computer screens but not accessible to the general public. Matrimonial documents can only be viewed by the parties to the action and the attorney’s of record.
Please observe the following guidelines when ordering documents for copying:
- Give the index number
- Give the type of record sought
- Give a filing date
- Give the name of parties or a business name
Family Court
For Family Court Records, please contact Family Court at 845-476-3520.
Divorce Records
Divorce records are obtainable by the plaintiff, defendant or their attorneys of record (identification required) from the Court Papers section of the County Clerk’s Office. It could take a minimum of five days to obtain a certified copy of divorce files. You may review / obtain a divorce file that you are not a party to by presenting a notarized statement (specifically stating the documents needing to be reviewed, obtained or certified) from one of the litigants or with a court order. Identification of the person granted permission using notarized statement must be presented at time of request.
Download the Request for Certified Copy of Divorce Judgment (PDF).
New York State Unified Court System - Uniform Uncontested Divorce Packet (PDF)
New York State Unified Court System - Uniform Uncontested Divorce Packet Forms (PDF)
Uncontested Divorce Actions
Information and forms regarding Uncontested Divorce Actions may be obtained through the Divorce Packet Instructions (PDF) or by calling the Supreme Court at 845-476-3430.
Criminal Records
Download the Request for Criminal Records (PDF).
Payments into Court
The County Clerk’s office processes payments into court on the following**:
- Mechanics Liens (plus interest)
- Surplus money
- Brokers Affidavits
- Court Orders
**Certified/bank check or money order made out to the Orange County Clerk is required. Along with an addition clerk processing fee
- $8 for Mechanics Liens, Surplus money, and Court order (covers certified copy and processing fee)
- $25 for Brokers Affidavit
Additional Information for Court Papers/Files
Please click here for additional information regarding the Court Papers/Files office.
- How do I process a payment into court?
- How do I obtain an Entry Date for Orders?
- How do I file an answer to a summons / complaint?
- There is a judgment on my credit report, what do I do?
- When I am scheduled to appear in Court?
- Who is the Judge assigned to my case?
- How do I get my bail money returned?