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Find Nassau County, New York court records without landing on the wrong Nassau County or paying a private search site first. This guide shows which official court tool to use for Supreme Court civil cases, County Court criminal matters, District Court civil and landlord-tenant cases, Family Court, Surrogate’s Court probate files, divorce copies, traffic tickets and certified records.

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Quick answer: For Nassau County, New York court records, use WebCivil Supreme for Supreme Court civil cases, WebCivil Local for District Court civil, small claims and landlord-tenant matters, WebCriminal for current criminal case information, WebSurrogate for probate and estate files, and NYSCEF for electronically filed Supreme Court documents. Contact the Nassau County Clerk for Supreme Court files, divorce copies and certified records.

🔎 I want to search onlineChoose WebCivil, WebCriminal, NYSCEF or WebSurrogate. 🧭 I do not know the courtMatch civil, criminal, probate, family or traffic first. ✅ I need certified copiesKnow whether to call the court clerk or County Clerk. ⚖️ I need criminal recordsCompare WebCriminal, CHRS and disposition certificates. 📄 I need divorce recordsCheck confidentiality and County Clerk copy rules. 🏠 I have small claims or evictionUse District Court and WebCivil Local. 🚗 I need ticket helpChoose TPVA, District Court or local court by ticket. ☎️ I need to callUse phone numbers and script before visiting.
Independent guide: This page is not the official New York State Unified Court System, Nassau County Clerk, Nassau County or court website. Always verify fees, deadlines, access limits, office hours and payment rules on the official source before relying on a record.
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Pick the Correct Nassau County Court Before Searching

Nassau court records are divided by court type. A divorce file, landlord-tenant case, probate file, parking ticket and felony case will not all appear in the same tool.

Supreme Court

Use for higher civil cases, divorce, matrimonial matters, foreclosure, commercial disputes and electronically filed Supreme Court documents.

County Court

Use for criminal matters handled in Nassau County Court, including felony-level case routing and criminal court file questions.

District Court

Use for civil claims up to $15,000, small claims up to $5,000, landlord-tenant, misdemeanors, violations and preliminary felony matters.

Special Courts

Use Family Court for family cases, Surrogate’s Court for estates/probate, and TPVA or local courts for ticket matters.

If you need this Use this official action Prepare before searching
Supreme Court civil, foreclosure or commercial case Search WebCivil Supreme Party name, index number, attorney, filing year or judge.
Electronically filed Supreme Court documents Search NYSCEF Index number, party name and Nassau County filter.
District Court civil, small claims or landlord-tenant case Search WebCivil Local Party name, docket/index number, case type and court.
Current criminal case information Search WebCriminal Defendant name or case number.
Probate, estate, will or Surrogate’s Court file Search WebSurrogate Decedent name, file number, will search details or fiduciary name.
Family Court record Contact Nassau Family Court Docket number, proof of party status and photo ID.
Divorce decree or certified Supreme Court copy Contact Nassau County Clerk Index number, party names, judgment year and access eligibility.
Wrong-location warning: Do not use Nassau County, Florida court links for this topic. This guide is only for Nassau County, New York.
Step-by-step search

How to Search Nassau County Court Records Online for Free

Start with the official New York eCourts tools. Use the case type to choose the search system, then narrow with an index number, docket number, file number or exact name.

1

Choose the correct official search tool

Use WebCivil Supreme for Supreme Court civil cases, WebCivil Local for District Court civil cases, WebCriminal for current criminal case information, NYSCEF for e-filed Supreme Court documents and WebSurrogate for estate files.

2

Search by number first if possible

An index, docket or file number is cleaner than a name search. If using a name, try maiden names, business names, middle initials and spelling variations.

3

Confirm county, court and case type

Check that the result says Nassau County, New York and that the court is the correct court for the matter.

4

Open the case details

Look for index number, party names, filing date, appearance date, disposition, judgment, motion status or document list where available.

5

Order the official copy only when needed

An online docket is not always a certified document. For official use, ask the record-holding court or clerk for the correct copy type.

WebCivil Supreme

Supreme Court civil case information, including many Nassau County civil actions.

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NYSCEF

Electronically filed Supreme Court cases and available documents through guest search.

Open NYSCEF Search

WebCivil Local

District Court civil, landlord-tenant, small claims and commercial small claims.

Open WebCivil Local

WebCriminal

Current criminal case information and appearance data in covered courts.

Open WebCriminal

WebSurrogate

Estate, will, probate and Surrogate’s Court public file search.

Open WebSurrogate

eTrack

Track civil Supreme and local civil cases after you know the case details.

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Supreme and County Court

Nassau Supreme Court and Nassau County Court Records

The Nassau County Clerk is Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts and keeps many Supreme Court files and certified records. Supreme Court mainly handles civil and matrimonial matters. County Court handles criminal matters outside New York City.

Nassau Supreme Court

Address: 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.

Main phone: 516-493-3400.

Records: 516-493-3052.

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Nassau County Court

Address: 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501.

Main phone: 516-493-3710.

Chief Clerk: 516-493-3690.

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Nassau County Clerk

Address: 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501.

Main phone: 516-571-2660.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, excluding holidays.

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Older paper files: The Nassau County Clerk notes that some older Supreme Court files are stored off-site. Requests still begin with the County Clerk, and retrieval can take extra business days.
District Court

Nassau District Court Records: Civil, Small Claims, Landlord-Tenant and Misdemeanors

Nassau District Court handles civil money claims up to $15,000, small claims and commercial small claims up to $5,000, landlord-tenant matters, misdemeanors, violations, infractions, preliminary felony proceedings and traffic tickets that charge a crime.

District Court location

Address: 99 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550.

Main phone: 516-493-4200.

Small Claims: 516-493-4125.

Landlord / Tenant: 516-493-4138.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. Court business should generally start by 4:30 PM.

Use District Court for

  • Civil claims up to $15,000
  • Small claims up to $5,000
  • Commercial small claims up to $5,000
  • Landlord-tenant and eviction proceedings
  • Misdemeanors, violations and infractions
  • Preliminary felony proceedings
Failed-visit warning: Nassau District Court says adjournment requests must be in writing and are not considered by phone. Calling alone does not move a court date.
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Criminal records

Current Criminal Cases, CHRS Reports and Certificates of Disposition

These are three different tasks. Pick the one that fits what the user, employer, agency or attorney actually needs.

Need Use this What it gives Important limit
Current Nassau criminal case or court date WebCriminal Current criminal case information in covered courts. Not a complete official background check.
Statewide New York criminal-history search OCA CHRS Open/pending and conviction data reported to OCA from covered New York courts. Current fee is $95; it is an exact name and date-of-birth search.
Official outcome of one criminal case Certificate of Disposition Official court document showing charge, conviction if any, date and sentence. Request it from the court that handled or sentenced the case.
CHRS warning: A New York statewide CHRS report does not include civil, Family Court or federal cases, and it does not disclose sealed records.
Divorce records

Nassau County Divorce Records and Certified Decree Copies

Divorce records are confidential in New York. Access is generally limited to the parties, attorneys of record or an authorized person. The Nassau County Clerk records matrimonial judgments and issues certified copies or Certificates of Divorce and annulment when the requester is eligible.

Prepare before requesting

  • Names of both spouses
  • Supreme Court index number
  • Approximate filing or judgment year
  • Document requested
  • Government photo ID
  • Authorization if requesting for someone else

Fee guidance to verify

Nassau County Clerk instructions list certified divorce documents at $1.25 per page, with a $5 minimum and $40 maximum per requested copy.

Call or check the official form before mailing payment because fees and instructions can change.

Matrimonial location note: Nassau matrimonial court matters moved to the Family & Matrimonial Court Complex at 101 County Seat Drive, Mineola. Certified divorce document requests still involve the Nassau County Clerk.
Read County Clerk FAQs Open Clerk Forms NY Divorce Record Guidance
Family Court privacy

Nassau Family Court Records and Access Rules

Nassau Family Court handles custody, visitation, support, family offenses, child protective matters, juvenile matters and related family issues. New York Courts states that Family Court case records are not open to public inspection.

Family Court contact

Address: 101 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501.

Main phone: 516-493-4000.

General Clerk: 516-493-3900.

Records Department: 516-493-3915.

Before asking for records

  • Confirm you are a party, attorney or authorized person.
  • Bring government photo ID.
  • Have the docket number and case type.
  • Ask whether a court order or authorization is needed.
  • Do not publish private Family Court information.
Privacy warning: A name in a family-related matter does not make the court file public. Contact the Records Department rather than relying on private databases.
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Probate and estates

Nassau Surrogate’s Court Records, Wills and Estate Files

Surrogate’s Court handles probate, wills, estate administration, guardianships, small estates, accountings and related estate disputes. WebSurrogate is the best free starting point for public estate-file searches.

Surrogate’s Court

Address: 262 Old Country Road, 3rd Floor, Mineola, NY 11501.

Main phone: 516-493-3800.

Chief Clerk: 516-493-3805.

Useful departments

Records: 516-493-3821.

Probate: 516-493-3772.

Small Estates: 516-493-3779.

Search options

WebSurrogate offers name search, file search, old index search, index book pages and will search. A CAPTCHA is required before selecting an option.

Search WebSurrogate Open Surrogate’s Court Department Information
Traffic and parking

Nassau County Traffic, Parking and Camera Ticket Records

The ticket issuer decides the correct system. Nassau TPVA handles parking violations, red-light camera matters and many non-appearance traffic tickets. Criminal traffic charges may go to District Court, while town, village or city tickets may stay with the local court printed on the ticket.

Ticket type Likely official route Check before paying
Parking or eligible non-appearance traffic ticket TPVA eServices Ticket number, plate, agency and whether appearance is mandatory.
Red-light camera notice TPVA camera payment route Notice number, plate and deadline.
Traffic charge involving a crime Nassau District Court Return court printed on the ticket.
Town, village or city ticket myNYcourts or local court Court name and address on the citation.

Nassau Traffic & Parking Violations Agency

Address: 801 Axinn Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530.

Phone: 516-572-2700.

Online card payments may include a processing fee. Verify the ticket number and official agency before payment.

Certified copies

How to Request Nassau County Court Records and Certified Copies

Search first, then request. A precise index, docket or file number helps avoid clerk search fees, delays and wrong-document requests.

1

Identify the record holder

Use the County Clerk for many Supreme Court files and divorce records, County Court for criminal files, District Court for local civil and misdemeanor matters, Family Court for authorized family access and Surrogate’s Court for estate files.

2

Write down exact identifiers

Prepare the index number, docket number, file number, full case caption, party names, filing year, document title and court.

3

Choose the copy type

Ask whether you need a plain copy, certified copy, exemplified copy, Certificate of Disposition, judgment, decree, order or transcript.

4

Confirm access and fee

Divorce, Family Court and sealed matters have special access rules. Call before mailing payment or visiting.

5

Save proof

Keep the receipt, request form, tracking number, staff contact, payment record and expected pickup or response date.

Court Record Guidance County Clerk Forms Contact County Clerk
Fees and payment checks

Nassau County Court Record Fees and Copy Costs

Many official searches are free to start, but copies, certifications, name searches and statewide criminal-history reports can cost money. Verify fees before mailing payment.

Action Official fee guidance Avoid this mistake
County Clerk plain legal copy $0.65 per page, $1.30 minimum. Do not request a name search if you can find the index number first.
County Clerk certified legal copy $1.25 per page, $5 minimum. Do not buy certification unless the receiving agency requires it.
County Clerk court-record name search $5 for each name searched. Common names can create extra uncertainty; bring dates and case type.
Certified divorce document $1.25 per page, $5 minimum and up to $40 per requested copy under current mail instructions. Do not request confidential divorce records without proving eligibility.
OCA Criminal History Record Search $95 per search. Do not pay for CHRS if a free WebCriminal docket is enough for your task.
Certificate of Disposition New York Courts describes a small court fee, commonly $5-$10. Request it from the court that handled the criminal case.
Fee warning: Fees and accepted payment methods change. Use the official fee page or call the record-holding office before sending money.
County Clerk Legal Fees CHRS Fee Page
Before leaving home

Checklist Before Visiting a Nassau Court or Records Office

Most failed visits happen because the user has the wrong building, wrong clerk, missing ID or the wrong copy type.

Bring or prepare

  • Government photo ID
  • Index, docket or file number
  • Party names and approximate year
  • Document title
  • Authorization if required
  • Accepted payment method

Confirm by phone

  • Correct office and building
  • Public or restricted access
  • Current hours and holiday closure
  • Plain, certified or exemplified copy
  • Mail, pickup or in-person rules

Save afterward

  • Receipt or confirmation number
  • Copy of your request
  • Staff or department name
  • Mail tracking
  • Expected response date
Security note: New York courthouses use security screening. Allow extra time and avoid bringing prohibited items.
Phone script and offices

Nassau County Court Records Contact Information

Phone script: “I need a Nassau County court record. The case type is ____. The name is ____. The index, docket or file number is ____. Can you confirm whether your office holds it, whether I am allowed to access it, and the current fee for the copy I need?”
Office Address Phone Best use
10th Judicial District – Nassau 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 516-493-3000 General Nassau state-court routing.
Nassau Supreme Court 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 Main 516-493-3400; Records 516-493-3052 Supreme Court civil and record questions.
Nassau County Court 262 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 516-493-3710 County Court criminal matters.
Nassau County Clerk 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501 516-571-2660 Supreme Court files, divorce copies, certified documents and archived file requests.
Nassau District Court 99 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 516-493-4200 Civil, small claims, landlord-tenant, misdemeanor and preliminary felony matters.
Nassau Family Court 101 County Seat Drive, Mineola, NY 11501 Main 516-493-4000; Records 516-493-3915 Authorized access to confidential Family Court records.
Nassau Surrogate’s Court 262 Old Country Road, 3rd Floor, Mineola, NY 11501 Main 516-493-3800; Records 516-493-3821 Probate, wills, estates, guardianship and small-estate files.
Traffic & Parking Violations Agency 801 Axinn Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 516-572-2700 Nassau parking, camera and eligible traffic-ticket matters.
Map and visit help

Nassau County Clerk and Court Location Help

The Nassau County Clerk at 240 Old Country Road is the main starting point for Supreme Court files, divorce documents and many certified clerk records. Supreme Court, County Court, District Court, Family Court and TPVA use different buildings.

County Clerk Map Supreme Court Map District Court Map Family Court Map
Failed-search warnings

Common Nassau Court Record Search Mistakes

Using the wrong Nassau

Confirm the record is Nassau County, New York, not Nassau County, Florida or Nassau in the Bahamas.

Searching only one tool

Civil, criminal, probate, family, local and ticket records use different systems.

Assuming divorce is public

Divorce records are confidential and access is limited.

Calling for an adjournment only

District Court adjournment requests must be in writing; a phone call alone is not enough.

Paying for CHRS too early

Use free WebCriminal first if you only need current case information.

Using a printout as certification

Ask the receiving agency exactly what certified, exemplified or plain copy it requires.

Troubleshooting

Nassau County Court Record Not Found? Try These Fixes

Switch systems

Try WebCivil Supreme, WebCivil Local, WebCriminal, NYSCEF or WebSurrogate depending on case type.

Use a number search

An index, docket or file number is usually cleaner than a name search.

Check local courts

Some matters are in city, town or village courts rather than Supreme, County or District Court.

Allow update delay

New filings, payments or dispositions may not appear immediately online.

Ask about archives

Older Supreme Court paper files may require off-site retrieval through the County Clerk.

Respect restricted access

Family, divorce, sealed, youthful-offender and some guardianship records may not be publicly available.

Help option: The Nassau Court Information Center is at 100 Supreme Court Drive, second-floor Law Library, Mineola. It is listed as open Monday-Friday from 9:15 AM to 4:45 PM and can be reached at 516-493-3200.
Safety and privacy

Scam, Privacy and Responsible-Use Warnings

Private background-check ads often appear above official court links. Some charge for incomplete, outdated or freely searchable information. Start with official New York eCourts and Nassau County sources.

Payment scam warning: Courts do not demand gift cards, cryptocurrency or prepaid debit cards to erase a warrant or missed jury duty. Hang up and call the official court number yourself.
Responsible-use rule: A filing, accusation, arrest or pending charge is not the same as a conviction or final judgment. Do not harass, shame, stalk or unlawfully discriminate against anyone based on a search result.
Bing and AI quick answer

Nassau County Court Records: Direct Answer

New York Nassau County court records are searched through different official systems. Use WebCivil Supreme for Supreme Court civil cases, WebCivil Local for Nassau District Court civil and landlord-tenant cases, WebCriminal for current criminal cases, WebSurrogate for public probate and estate records, and NYSCEF for electronically filed Supreme Court documents. Contact the Nassau County Clerk for Supreme Court files, divorce decrees and certified copies. Family Court records are generally not open to public inspection.

Frequently asked questions

New York Nassau County Court Records FAQs

How do I search Nassau County court records online for free?

Use New York eCourts. WebCivil Supreme covers Supreme Court civil cases, WebCivil Local covers District Court civil matters, WebCriminal provides current criminal case information, and WebSurrogate covers public probate and estate files.

Can I search Nassau County court records by name?

Yes. Several official systems allow party or defendant name searches. An index, docket or file number is more precise and can reduce clerk search fees.

Where are Nassau County Supreme Court records kept?

The Nassau County Clerk is Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts and maintains Supreme Court documents and files. The Clerk’s office is at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola.

How do I search Nassau District Court civil cases?

Use WebCivil Local for District Court civil, small claims, commercial small claims and landlord-tenant case information. Nassau District Court is at 99 Main Street in Hempstead.

How do I search current Nassau County criminal cases?

Use WebCriminal to search covered current criminal cases by defendant name or case number. For a statewide New York criminal-history report, use the paid OCA CHRS service.

How much is a New York statewide criminal-history search?

The New York State Office of Court Administration currently lists the Criminal History Record Search fee at $95. The search uses an exact name and date-of-birth match.

Are Nassau County divorce records public?

No. Divorce records are confidential. Access is generally limited to the parties, attorneys of record or a properly authorized person. Certified copies are requested through the Nassau County Clerk.

Are Nassau Family Court records open to the public?

No. New York Courts states that Family Court case records are not open to public inspection. Contact the Nassau Family Court Records Department if you are a party or otherwise authorized.

Where do I search Nassau County probate records?

Use the free WebSurrogate service. For copies, certifications or older file questions, contact Nassau Surrogate’s Court Records at 516-493-3821.

How do I get a certified Nassau County court record?

Contact the clerk that holds the file, provide the index or docket number and document title, and ask whether you need a certified, exemplified or plain copy. Confirm the current fee before paying.

Why can’t I find a Nassau County court case online?

The case may be in a different court, filed under another name, too new to appear, archived, sealed, confidential or held by a city, town or village court. Switch search systems or call the correct clerk.

Where do I pay a Nassau County traffic or parking ticket?

Check the court or agency printed on the ticket. Nassau TPVA handles many parking, camera and non-appearance traffic matters, while criminal traffic or local court tickets may use District, city, town or village court systems.

Best Next Step

Identify the case type before searching. Use WebCivil Supreme for Supreme Court civil cases, WebCivil Local for District Court civil matters, WebCriminal for current criminal cases, WebSurrogate for probate files and the Nassau County Clerk for Supreme Court records, divorce documents and certified copies. Call the record-holding office before traveling or paying when access, fees or copy type are unclear.

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Official-source review completed July 14, 2026. Court portals, office hours, fees, privacy rules and service procedures can change. Verify through the official court before submitting payment or relying on a record.

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