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Orange County, New York public records

In Orange County, deeds are recorded by the Orange County Clerk - Recording Documents and Record Room; property values come from the Orange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency; court files are divided among the Orange County Clerk, Court Papers section, the Orange County Court and the Orange 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. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Business names (DBA)
  11. Voter records
  12. Historical records
  13. Good to know about Orange County records
  14. Office addresses, phones and hours
  15. Records that are not online: public records requests
  16. Questions people ask
  17. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  18. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsOrange County Clerk - Recording Documents and Record Room4Search deeds2Fee charged$.65 per page plain ($1.30 minimum)3
Property values and ownersOrange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency5Property search5Free search—
Property tax billsOrange County Department of Finance6——
Court casesOrange County Clerk, Court Papers section7
Orange County Court8
Orange County Surrogate's Court9
Orange County Family Court10		—County Clerk: search $5.00 each name for each 2 year period; certified copy $1.25/page ($5.00 minimum); exemplification $15.00; index number $210.0011
Marriage recordsCity, village and town Registrars of Vital Statistics / Town and City Clerks12——
Divorce recordsOrange County Clerk, Court Papers section7—Certificate fee: Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage $5.00 (County Clerk)11
Birth certificatesCity, village and town Registrars of Vital Statistics / Town and City Clerks12——
Death certificatesCity, village and town Registrars of Vital Statistics / Town and City Clerks12——
Probate and willsOrange County Surrogate's Court9——
Business names (DBA)Orange County Clerk's Office13——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Orange County are recorded by the Orange County Clerk - Recording Documents and Record Room.4

Online search
searchiqs.com/nyora2Fee charged
Cost
Fee: $15 one day (+$5 per document printed); in-state $150 for 90 days, out-of-state $600 for 90 days (+$.50 per page); free public computers in the Record Room2
Who runs it
SearchIQS2
Copy fee
$.65 per page plain ($1.30 minimum)3
Certified copy fee
$1.25 per page certified ($5.00 minimum)3
Recording fee
Deed: $45 flat fee (includes recording page) + $5 per page; TP-584 $5; NYS Deed Fraud Letter $10; RP-5217 $125 residential/agricultural, $250 commercial/vacant; plus transfer tax4
How to order
In person at the Record Room or by mail with the Request for Copies form, payment (cash, check, money order to Orange County Clerk) and a self-addressed stamped envelope3
Deed copy warning
County warns about companies charging for deed copies; a copy from the Clerk costs approximately $513
Fraud alerts
Free Fraud Alert (searchiqs.com/fraudalert/?CC=NYORA) emails when a document is recorded under your name13

How deeds work in New York

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Orange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency (assessments are made by city and town assessors) sets property values5; the Orange County Department of Finance (real property tax collection; Delinquent Taxes & Tax Sale) bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
Image Mate Online (free): propertydata.orangecountygov.com/… - search by owner, address, tax map number5
Parcel map (GIS)
Orange Parcel Viewer (county GIS) linked by the NYS GIS Clearinghouse14
Appealing a value
Assessment grievances go to the city/town assessor and Board of Assessment Review by Grievance Day (typically the fourth Tuesday in May); then Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) through the courts15
Scar fee
Small Claims Assessment Review filing $30.00 (County Clerk)11
Delinquent
Delinquent tax questions: Commission of Finance 845-291-24805

How property tax works in New York

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
New York State Supreme Court, Orange CountyCivil (unlimited), matrimonial/divorceOrange County Clerk, Court Papers section (files of Supreme and County Court actions) WebCivil Supreme (free, NY courts eCourts) for case information; files at the County Clerk16Free search
Orange County CourtFelonies, some civilOrange County Court (felonies) Request for Criminal Records form from the County Clerk7
Orange County Surrogate's CourtProbate, estates, adoptionsOrange County Surrogate's Court Surrogate's Court keeps probate records since 178717
Orange County Family CourtCustody, support, juvenileOrange County Family Court Family Court records: contact Family Court 845-476-35207
City Courts (Middletown, Newburgh, Port Jervis)Local criminal/civil— City courts listed on the Orange County court page18
Fees
County Clerk: search $5.00 each name for each 2 year period; certified copy $1.25/page ($5.00 minimum); exemplification $15.00; index number $210.0011
Public access
Public may view court documents except matrimonial or sealed records7

Criminal records and background checks

Overview
County Clerk Request for Criminal Records form (Supreme & County Court criminal files)7

How New York courts keep their files

Marriage records

Marriage records come from the Town or City Clerk where the license was issued12

State
Also NYS Department of Health Vital Records (linked from the county page)12

New York marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Divorce records from the Court Papers section of the County Clerk for plaintiff, defendant or their attorneys (ID required); minimum five days for a certified copy7

Certificate fee
Certificate of Dissolution of Marriage $5.00 (County Clerk)11
State note
Decree filed with the County Clerk, usually where the plaintiff lived19

New York divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Local Registrar of the city/town/village where the birth occurred; or NYS DOH12

Ordering a New York birth certificate

Death certificates

Local Registrar of the municipality where the death occurred; or NYS DOH12

Ordering a New York death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by: Orange County Surrogate's Court, 30 Park Place, Goshen9

Finding a will or probate case in New York

Business names (DBA)

Business Name Certificate (DBA) $25.00; certified copy $5.00; filed in the Note Room (291-3285)11

Voter records

NYS voter lookup linked by the county: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov20

Historical records

Record Room holds old deeds, census books (1800s), naturalization records, old atlas maps and court actions; access to fragile volumes may be limited3

Census cert
Census certificate, limited records 1800's-1900's: $5.0011

Good to know about Orange County records

  • The County Clerk's Record Room holds 1800s census books, naturalization records and old atlas maps alongside deeds and mortgages3
  • Online land record access is paid: $15 per day, or $150 (in-state) / $600 (out-of-state) for 90 days2
  • The Clerk warns residents about companies selling deed copies; the Clerk charges about $513
  • Town of Warwick deeds need a Community Preservation Fund form and Warwick tax4
  • Approved subdivision maps must be filed with the County Clerk within 62 days11
  • Matrimonial files appear on Record Room screens but only parties and their attorneys may view them7

Office addresses, phones and hours

Orange County Clerk - Recording Documents and Record Room

Address
Orange County Government Center, 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 1092413
Mail
Orange County Clerk's Office, 255 Main Street, Goshen, New York 10924-169711
Phone
845-291-2690; certified copies/Record Room 845-291-3287; court papers 845-291-3286; recording 845-291-3292; fax 845-378-236813
Hours
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (maps, passports, pistol permits, receiving, court filings 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)11

Orange County Clerk's Office

Also DMV, passports, pistol permits, business certificates, court papers

Address
Orange County Government Center, 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 1092413
Phone
845-291-2690; certified copies/Record Room 845-291-3287; court papers 845-291-3286; recording 845-291-3292; fax 845-378-236813
Hours
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.13

Orange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency (assessments are made by city and town assessors)

Address
255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 109245
Phone
845-291-2490; tax map 845-291-2498; fax 845-378-23765
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM5

Orange County Department of Finance (real property tax collection; Delinquent Taxes & Tax Sale)

Address
255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 109246
Phone
845-291-2485; Delinquent Taxes & Tax Sale 845-291-2480; fax 845-378-23726
Hours
9:00AM - 5:00PM; Delinquent Tax open 9:00AM - 4:30PM6

Orange County Clerk, Court Papers section (files of Supreme and County Court actions)

Address
Orange County Government Center, 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 1092413
Phone
Court Papers 845-291-3286; Supreme & County Court 845-476-36508
Hours
Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (maps, passports, pistol permits, receiving, court filings 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)11

Orange County Court (felonies)

Records via the County Clerk

Address
285 Main Street, Goshen, NY 109248

Orange County Surrogate's Court

Address
30 Park Place, Goshen, NY 109249
Phone
845-476-3655; fax 845-291-21969
Hours
Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm, excluding NY state holidays9

Orange County Family Court

Address
285 Main Street, Goshen, NY 1092410
Hours
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.10

City, village and town Registrars of Vital Statistics / Town and City Clerks

Phone
Municipal phone list on the county page (e.g., Middletown 346-4166; Newburgh 569-7311; Port Jervis 858-4014; area code 845 not printed)12

Orange County Board of Elections

Address
75 Webster Avenue, Goshen, NY 1092421
Mail
P.O. Box 30, Goshen, NY 1092421
Hours
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.21

Records that are not online: public records requests

Request page
Orange County FOIL request portal (GovQA): orangecountygov.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs20
Where to send it
FOIL appeals to the County FOIL Appeal Officer, Orange County Attorney, 255-275 Main Street, Goshen, NY 1092420

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

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

The Orange County Clerk - Recording Documents and Record Room keeps deed records. To order copies: In person at the Record Room or by mail with the Request for Copies form, payment (cash, check, money order to Orange County Clerk) and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Plain copies: $.65 per page plain ($1.30 minimum). Certified copies: $1.25 per page certified ($5.00 minimum).43

Can I search Orange County land records online for free?

No, the official online search charges a fee. Fee: $15 one day (+$5 per document printed); in-state $150 for 90 days, out-of-state $600 for 90 days (+$.50 per page); free public computers in the Record Room. The official search: searchiqs.com/nyora2

Where do I get a divorce decree in Orange County?

Divorce records from the Court Papers section of the County Clerk for plaintiff, defendant or their attorneys (ID required); minimum five days for a certified copy.7

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

Use the property search of the Orange County Department of Real Property Tax Service Agency (assessments are made by city and town assessors): propertydata.orangecountygov.com/…5

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 Orange 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; all 22 sources were checked on November 4, 2026. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureau
  2. Online RecordsOrange County Clerk
  3. Record RoomOrange County Clerk
  4. DeedsOrange County Clerk
  5. Parcel InformationOrange County Real Property Tax Service Agency
  6. FinanceOrange County Department of Finance
  7. Court RecordsOrange County Clerk
  8. CourtsOrange County, NY
  9. Orange County Surrogate's CourtNew York State Unified Court System
  10. Orange County Family CourtNew York State Unified Court System
  11. Schedule of Fees (PDF)Orange County Clerk
  12. Birth, Death & Marriage RecordsOrange County Clerk
  13. County ClerkOrange County Clerk
  14. Parcels (County Parcel Data Resources)NYS GIS Clearinghouse (NYS ITS)
  15. Contesting your assessmentNYS Department of Taxation and Finance
  16. eCourtsNew York State Unified Court System
  17. Court Records (CourtHelp)New York State Unified Court System
  18. Orange County courts homeNew York State Unified Court System
  19. Divorce CertificatesNYS Department of Health
  20. Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) InformationOrange County, NY
  21. Board of ElectionsOrange County Board of Elections
  22. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureau