FAQs • Orange County, NY • CivicEngage

How do I get my bail money returned?: In order for bail to be returned, the case must be disposed. If the case is disposed, the County Court will file a Cash Bail form with the County Clerk’s office. A certified copy of the Cash Bail form can be obtained from the Clerk’s office for a fee of $5. The certified Cash Bail will then need to be presented to the Finance Department for processing. In order to see if a Cash Bail form has been filed, you can visit our online search or call 845-291-3286.

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Court Records

The County Clerk’s office processes payments into court on the following**:

**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

2. How do I obtain an Entry Date for Orders?: Visit our online search or visit our Record Room located at the County Clerk’s office to use our public computers.

3. How do I file an answer to a summons / complaint?: An Answer must be in writing and the entire caption, including the index number and an original signature is required. The Answer can be mailed to the County Clerk’s office. If it is an E-Filed case, the Answer needs to be uploaded to the New York State Court Electronic Filing website.

4. There is a judgment on my credit report, what do I do?: Visit our online search or visit our Record Room located at the County Clerk’s office to use our public computers to obtain a copy of Judgment and / or Satisfaction of Judgment.

5. When I am scheduled to appear in Court?: For criminal matters call the County Court at 845-476-3440 and for civil matters call the Supreme Court at 845-476-3430.

6. Who is the Judge assigned to my case?: For criminal matters call the County Court at 845-476-3440 and for civil matters call the Supreme Court at 845-476-3430.

7. How do I get my bail money returned?: In order for bail to be returned, the case must be disposed. If the case is disposed, the County Court will file a Cash Bail form with the County Clerk’s office. A certified copy of the Cash Bail form can be obtained from the Clerk’s office for a fee of $5. The certified Cash Bail will then need to be presented to the Finance Department for processing. In order to see if a Cash Bail form has been filed, you can visit our online search or call 845-291-3286.

8. How do I obtain a Certificate of Residency?: This Certificate is available only through the Finance Department which is located at:
255 Main Street - 3rd Floor
Goshen, NY 10924
Phone: 845-291-2485