Common Questions About Nassau County Court Records
How do I search Nassau County civil court records?
Use WebCivil Supreme for New York Civil Supreme Court case information, including Nassau Supreme and County Court civil matters. You can search by index number, party name, attorney, or justice. Limit the search to Nassau for faster results. For e-filed matters, the NYSCEF guest search works without a login. The full walkthrough is on the court records page.
How do I search Nassau County criminal cases?
Use WebCriminal for selected New York criminal courts with future appearance dates. Search by case or summons number, defendant name, or court calendar. WebCriminal warns that update delays can happen for some cases, so a missing result may just be a lag. For booking and arrest details, see the arrest records page.
Where are Nassau County divorce records kept?
Divorce decrees are filed with the Nassau County Clerk as Supreme Court matrimonial records. Only the parties or the attorney of record can obtain them, and a photo ID or a notarized mail request is required. Bring the index number, date of action, and title of action. See the marriage and divorce records page for steps and fees.
Does the Nassau County Clerk issue marriage licenses?
No. Marriage licenses are issued by the three towns and two cities in Nassau and kept by the issuing municipality. The County Clerk only holds historical marriage records from 1907 through April 29, 1935. To order a copy, contact the town or city clerk that issued the license. More detail is on the marriage and divorce records page.
Where are Nassau County probate records?
Probate and estate records are filed in Nassau Surrogate's Court at 262 Old Country Road in Mineola, not with the County Clerk. The court handles wills, administration, small estates, and guardianship matters. Filing fees scale with the estate value under SCPA Article 24. See the Surrogate's Court page for the fee schedule and process.
What court handles small claims in Nassau County?
Nassau District Court handles small claims and commercial small claims up to $5,000. The court is at 99 Main Street in Hempstead and offers self-help guides and forms. Civil claims up to $15,000 and landlord-tenant matters also go to District Court. The District Court page covers the process and the department directory.
What court handles felonies in Nassau County?
County Court generally handles felony prosecutions in Nassau, though the Supreme Court holds broad criminal authority and District Court arraigns felony defendants before a case moves up. County Court sits at 262 Old Country Road in Mineola. For how cases move through the system, see the Supreme Court page.
Is Nassau Family Court open to the public?
No. Family Court records are restricted. Family Court Act section 166 bars indiscriminate public inspection, so access is usually limited to the parties, their attorneys, and court-authorized persons. Family Court moved to 101 County Seat Drive in June 2025. The Court Clerks page explains access and the request process.
Can I view NYSCEF cases without logging in?
Yes. NYSCEF lets the public search as a guest without a login. Document access depends on the case type, whether the case is e-filed, and any sealing. The guest search takes a full case number, an attorney file number, or a county and case-type pair. The court records page covers NYSCEF in detail.
What are the Nassau County Clerk copy fees?
Plain copies are $0.65 per page with a $1.30 minimum. Certified copies are $1.25 per page with a $5.00 minimum. Exemplification is $10 plus certification. A name search costs $5 per consecutive two-year period or fraction. The full schedule is on the Nassau County Clerk page.
How much is a Nassau index number?
The Nassau County Clerk legal fee schedule lists an index number at $210 and a foreclosure index number at $400. The index number opens a civil case and is required for many later filings. Other filing fees, like a Request for Judicial Intervention at $95, also apply. See the Nassau County Clerk page for the table.
Does Nassau County publish an inmate roster?
No public roster was located in the official sources reviewed. The Correctional Center gives an Inmate Records line at 516-572-3802 and points to VINE at 1-888-846-3469 for custody and release alerts. VINELink is the closest official search. The inmate records page explains how to confirm custody.
Does Nassau County have an active warrant search?
No official public active-warrant database was located. The Sheriff's Enforcement Division carries out warrants, but there is no countywide lookup. Contact the court likely involved or a defense attorney, and do not rely on third-party warrant sites. The warrant records page covers how to check and resolve a possible warrant.
How do I file a FOIL request in Nassau County?
Use the county's official FOIL web form. Select the department that holds the records, describe them clearly, and add your contact details. An agency generally has five business days to grant, deny, or acknowledge the request. FOIL covers agency records, not court case files. The public records page walks through the process and appeals.
Can I adjourn a Nassau District Court case by phone?
No. District Court adjournment requests must be made in writing and will not be considered by phone, and the other side must be told. A skipped date without a proper adjournment can lead to a default or a bench warrant. The District Court page covers calendar and adjournment rules.
Where do I get a Nassau County traffic record?
It depends on the record. Traffic crimes may appear in District Court and WebCriminal, while your driving history, points, and license status come from the NY DMV as a separate record. The court file and the DMV record are two different things. The traffic court records page explains the split.
How do I find a recently released Nassau County inmate?
Nassau does not post a release list. Register for VINE alerts to get notice when a person leaves custody, or call Inmate Records at 516-572-3802 for a direct answer. People who served state prison terms are searched through the DOCCS lookup, and federal custody uses the BOP locator. The released inmates page covers each tool.
How do I track a Nassau County court case?
A docket shows every filing and the next court date. The free eTrack service sends email alerts when a new entry posts on a Nassau Supreme or County Court civil case, and NYSCEF notifies registered filers of e-filed activity. For criminal matters, confirm the next date with the court clerk. The court dockets page explains tracking.
Still Have Questions?
For the right office, see the Nassau County Clerk and the Court Clerks pages. For broader access rules, see public records. For records by topic, browse court records, arrest records, inmate records, warrant records, marriage and divorce, or Surrogate's Court.