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Broome County, New York public records

In Broome County, deeds are recorded by the Broome County Clerk; property values come from the Broome County Real Property Tax Service; court files are divided among the Broome County Clerk, the Broome County Court and the Broome County Surrogate's Court.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Good to know about Broome County records
  6. Office addresses, phones and hours
  7. Records that are not online: public records requests
  8. Questions people ask
  9. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  10. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsBroome County Clerk2Search deeds23Free search, fee for copiesCertified copy fee: $5.20 certified copy, up to 8 pages, then $0.65/page4
Property values and ownersBroome County Real Property Tax Service5Property search3—
Property tax billsBroome County Real Property Tax Service5Tax bill search5—
Court casesBroome County Clerk2
Broome County Court6
Broome County Surrogate's Court7
Broome County Family Court6		Broome County Supreme Court2copies $0.65/page; certified copy $5.20 up to 8 pages4
Marriage recordsCity, town and village registrars/clerks8——
Divorce recordsBroome County Clerk2——
Birth certificatesCity, town and village registrars/clerks8——
Death certificatesCity, town and village registrars/clerks8——
Probate and willsBroome County Surrogate's Court7——
Business names (DBA)Broome County Clerk2——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Broome County are recorded by the Broome County Clerk (land records).2

Online search
searchiqs.com/nybro/Login.aspx2Free search, fee for copies
Cost
Guest search free; print/download $1.90 per document by credit card; subscription available (remote access fee $200/month)3
Who runs it
IQS (searchiqs.com), linked by the County Clerk9
Years online
Deeds from 1963 onward can be downloaded from the Clerk's website310
Copy fee
$0.65 per page (recorded and filed documents)4
Certified copy fee
$5.20 certified copy, up to 8 pages, then $0.65/page4
How to order
In person at the County Clerk's Office (3rd floor, 60 Hawley Street) or download from GoBCClerk.com3
Recording fee
Deed: $45 plus $5 per page; TP-584 $10; RP-5217 $125 residential / $250 commercial or vacant land3
Transfer tax
$5 per $1,000 ($4 to the State, $1 to Broome County)3
Search fee
$5 per name per category for each two-year period searched by staff4
Fraud alerts
Free Fraud Alert sign-up for documents recorded in the owner's name3

How deeds work in New York

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Broome County Real Property Tax Service (county coordinating office; assessments are set by city and town assessors) sets property values5; the Broome County Real Property Tax Service (Receiver of Taxes; tax collection agency for the City of Binghamton, several towns and school districts) bills and collects the tax5.

Tax bill search
taxlookup.net (choose Broome)5
Appealing a value
Grievance with the local assessor/Board of Assessment Review; Grievance Day is the 4th Tuesday in May5

How property tax works in New York

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
Broome County Supreme CourtCivil matters involving higher dollar amounts; divorce, separation and annulmentBroome County Clerk (Records Management Officer; Supreme and County Court filings)searchiqs.com/nybro/Login.aspx2
Broome County CourtFelonies (exclusive), shares misdemeanor authority with local courts, limited civilBroome County Court (felonies)—
Broome County Surrogate's CourtProbate of wills, estate administrationBroome County Surrogate's Court—
Broome County Family CourtFamily mattersBroome County Family Court—
City, town and village courts (22 listed, e.g. Binghamton City Court 607.240.4272)Misdemeanors, violations, small claims, traffic——
Fees
Index number $210; RJI $95; copies $0.65/page; certified copy $5.20 up to 8 pages4

How New York courts keep their files

Good to know about Broome County records

  • The County Clerk oversees records dating back to 1806 and is the Records Management Officer for all Broome County records2
  • Broome County transfer tax is $5 per $1,000: $4 goes to the State and $1 to Broome County3
  • In New York, divorce records are sealed for 100 years; non-parties can still get a $5 Certificate of Divorce12
  • Birth and death records are kept by the city, town or village where the event happened, not by the county8
  • The Clerk sells copies of the Boston Purchase Map at $25 per side4

Office addresses, phones and hours

Broome County Clerk (land records)

Address
Broome County Office Building, Third Floor, 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 139012
Mail
PO Box 2062, Binghamton, NY 13902-206213
Phone
607-778-2451 (ext. 6)13
Hours
Searching Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; recording Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.13

Broome County Clerk (Records Management Officer; Supreme and County Court filings)

Address
Broome County Office Building, Third Floor, 60 Hawley Street, Binghamton, NY 139012
Mail
PO Box 2062, Binghamton, NY 13902-206213
Phone
607-778-2451 (ext. 6)13
Hours
Searching Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; recording Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m.-3:45 p.m.13

Broome County Supreme Court (civil, divorce)

Address
Broome County Courthouse, 92 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 1390114
Mail
PO Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 1390214
Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.14

Broome County Court (felonies)

Broome County Surrogate's Court

Address
County Courthouse, Binghamton, NY 139016

Broome County Family Court

Address
New County Courts Building, Binghamton, NY 139016

Broome County Real Property Tax Service (county coordinating office; assessments are set by city and town assessors)

Address
60 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor, Binghamton, NY 139025
Mail
P.O. Box 2087, Binghamton, NY 139025
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm except holidays5

Broome County Real Property Tax Service (Receiver of Taxes; tax collection agency for the City of Binghamton, several towns and school districts)

Address
60 Hawley Street, 2nd Floor, Binghamton, NY 139025
Mail
P.O. Box 2087, Binghamton, NY 139025
Hours
Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm except holidays5

Broome County GIS Portal

City, town and village registrars/clerks (birth and death records; marriage records where the license was issued)

Phone
City of Binghamton Registrar of Vital Statistics: (607) 772-70298

Broome County Board of Elections

Broome County Clerk, Records Management Division (County Records Center, Floral Avenue, Binghamton)

Address
County Records Center, Floral Avenue, Binghamton16

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
Records Access Officer, Office of the Clerk of the Legislature, Sixth Floor, PO Box 1766, Binghamton, NY 13902-1766; 607-778-2287; [email protected]17

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Broome County?

The Broome County Clerk (land records) keeps deed records. To order copies: In person at the County Clerk's Office (3rd floor, 60 Hawley Street) or download from GoBCClerk.com. Plain copies: $0.65 per page (recorded and filed documents). Certified copies: $5.20 certified copy, up to 8 pages, then $0.65/page.234

Can I search Broome County land records online for free?

Yes, searching is free; copies cost extra. Guest search free; print/download $1.90 per document by credit card; subscription available (remote access fee $200/month). The official search: searchiqs.com/nybro/Login.aspx32

How do I look up who owns a property in Broome County?

Use the property search of the Broome County Real Property Tax Service (county coordinating office; assessments are set by city and town assessors): imo.co.broome.ny.us/search.aspx3

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Broome County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

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Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. County ClerkBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  3. County Clerk: Deed FAQsBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  4. County Clerk: Schedule of FeesBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  5. Real Property Tax ServicesBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  6. CourtsBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  7. County Clerk: Wills, Estates & Probate FAQsBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  8. County Clerk: Birth, Marriage, and Death CertificatesBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  9. County Clerk: IQS Help and InformationBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  10. Deed FAQs - Broome CountyBroome County, NYchecked November 8, 2026
  11. Broome County GIS PortalBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  12. County Clerk: Divorce RecordsBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  13. County Clerk: Contact Information and HoursBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  14. Broome Supreme Court (NYS Unified Court System)New York State Unified Court Systemarchived copychecked November 4, 2026
  15. Department DirectoryBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  16. County Clerk: Records ManagementBroome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  17. Freedom of Information Law (FOIL)Broome County, New Yorkchecked November 4, 2026
  18. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026