Nassau County Court Records Search: NY eCourts, WebCivil, WebCrims, County Clerk, Copies & PACER
Use this guide to choose the correct official route for Nassau County, New York court records. Supreme Court, County Court, District Court, Family Court, Surrogate’s Court, Glen Cove City Court, Long Beach City Court, appellate courts, CHRS, and federal PACER records do not all use the same search page.
Public-Court-Records.us is independent. This website is not Nassau County, the Nassau County Clerk, the New York State Unified Court System, eCourts, NYSCEF, WebCrims, WebCivil, WebSurrogate, CHRS, PACER, a law firm, a government agency, or a Consumer Reporting Agency. This page is general information only and is not legal advice.
Responsible-use warning: a matching name does not prove identity. A complaint, petition, lawsuit, charge, arrest, indictment, warrant reference, docket event, or civil judgment must be verified with the court of record before relying on it. Do not use this page for employment, tenant, credit, insurance, licensing, or other FCRA-regulated screening decisions.
Nassau County court records are split by court type, not one universal database
This page is for Nassau County, New York. It is not for Nassau County, Florida. New York Nassau records use the New York State Unified Court System, Nassau County Clerk, NYSCEF, WebCivil, WebCrims, WebFamily, WebSurrogate, city court, appellate, CHRS, and PACER routes depending on the record.
The most important first step is identifying the court. Supreme Court civil and divorce records are different from County Court felony records. District Court civil, small claims, landlord-tenant, traffic-crime, and misdemeanor records are different from Family Court, Surrogate’s Court, CHRS criminal-history searches, and federal records.
Nassau County is part of New York’s 10th Judicial District.
Nassau District Court handles many civil suits seeking money damages up to $15,000.
District Court small claims and commercial small claims generally cover claims up to $5,000.
OCA’s statewide Criminal History Record Search is a separate paid search, not a county docket lookup.
Nassau County court record route finder
Select the type of record. This helper runs in your browser and does not ask for names, case numbers, dates of birth, addresses, or payment information.
Use WebCivil Supreme for Supreme Court civil status, NYSCEF guest search for e-filed documents, and the Nassau County Clerk for official Supreme/County Court file custody and certified copies.
Choose the correct Nassau County court before searching
Most failed searches happen because users search the wrong New York tool. Use this table before relying on a name search, paying for CHRS, requesting copies, or assuming a document is public.
| Record needed | Correct court or system | Best first step |
|---|---|---|
| Large civil lawsuit, foreclosure, commercial case, tort case, Article 78 or Supreme Court civil matter | Nassau County Supreme Court / WebCivil Supreme / NYSCEF / Nassau County Clerk | Use WebCivil Supreme for case status and NYSCEF guest search for e-filed documents. Contact the Nassau County Clerk for official file and certified-copy needs. |
| Divorce, separation or annulment record | Nassau County Supreme Court / Nassau County Clerk | Use index number when available. Matrimonial files can have access restrictions. The County Clerk issues certified divorce or annulment copies only to authorized parties as required. |
| Felony criminal case | Nassau County Court / WebCrims when eligible / County Clerk for records | Use WebCrims for eligible current criminal case information and contact Nassau County Court or the County Clerk for certificates of disposition or official copies. |
| Misdemeanor, violation, infraction, traffic ticket charging a crime, or felony arraignment/preliminary matter | Nassau County District Court, Glen Cove City Court, Long Beach City Court, or town/village court as applicable | Check the ticket, appearance notice, arrest paperwork or summons to identify the exact court. Use WebCrims or WebCivil Local only when the case type and court are covered. |
| District Court civil case | Nassau County District Court / WebCivil Local | Use WebCivil Local for local civil status. District Court handles many civil suits seeking money damages up to $15,000. |
| Small claim or commercial small claim | Nassau County District Court or city court when applicable | Use District Court or the proper city court. Nassau District Court small claims and commercial small claims generally cover claims up to $5,000. |
| Landlord-tenant or eviction matter | Nassau County District Court, Glen Cove City Court, Long Beach City Court or proper local court | Use the court named on the notice or petition. Do not use this information for tenant-screening decisions. |
| Family Court matter | Nassau County Family Court / WebFamily when available | Use WebFamily for limited public case information where available, then contact Family Court. Expect privacy limits for children, custody, support, family offense and protected matters. |
| Probate, estate, will, administration, guardianship, accounting, small estate or wrongful-death record | Nassau County Surrogate’s Court / WebSurrogate | Use WebSurrogate or contact Surrogate’s Court. The Records Department handles copies, certifications, exemplifications and certificates. |
| Statewide New York criminal-history search | NYS Office of Court Administration CHRS | Use CHRS only when you need a statewide OCA search. CHRS costs $95 and is not a certified court disposition. |
| Federal civil, criminal or bankruptcy case | PACER / U.S. District Court or Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York | Use PACER Case Locator if the federal court is unknown. Nassau County is in the Eastern District of New York. |
How to search Nassau County court records through official New York tools
Nassau County searches may require more than one official system. Start with the court type, then use the matching New York court tool. Do not enter sensitive information into a random commercial people-search site that looks like a public court portal.
Use New York eCourts to reach WebCivil Supreme, WebCivil Local, WebCrims, WebFamily, WebSurrogate, eTrack, NYSCEF and related court services.
Supreme Court civil and divorce matters are different from County Court felony, District Court civil, small claims, landlord-tenant, Family Court and Surrogate’s Court records.
Number-based searching usually reduces false matches. In Nassau Supreme Court decision searching, index numbers must be entered in the required format.
At NYSCEF, choose “Search as Guest,” enter the security code and search by case identifier, name, Tax Cert/SCAR, or new-case criteria when supported.
WebCrims is for selected criminal courts and current criminal case information. It does not replace certificates of disposition, sealed-record access or official criminal-history searches.
Surrogate’s Court records involve estates, wills, administration, small estates, guardianship, accounting and related records. Some documents may require court or records department handling.
Check county, court, filing date, index or docket number, party role, attorney, docket activity, decision date and disposition. Several people or businesses can share similar names.
Use the Nassau County Clerk for Supreme and County Court records, the appropriate court clerk for District/City/Family/Surrogate records, and PACER/federal clerk routes for federal files.
Nassau County court search, copy and certification fees to verify
Fees can change, and different courts charge different amounts. The safest workflow is to identify the court, find the case, identify the exact document and then ask the correct clerk for a current total before mailing payment or visiting.
| Request | Officially listed amount or rule | Practical next step |
|---|---|---|
| NYS OCA Criminal History Record Search | $95 statewide CHRS search based on exact name and date of birth. | Use CHRS only when you need the statewide OCA criminal-history product. It is not a certified Certificate of Disposition. |
| Nassau District Court small claim filing | $15 for small claims up to $1,000 and $20 for small claims over $1,000. | This is a filing fee, not a record-search fee. Use current District Court fee pages before filing or ordering. |
| Nassau District Court civil record production | District Court fee page lists production of court record at $20. | Call the correct District Court department before paying because copy, certification and retrieval needs can change the total. |
| Nassau District Court civil copies | District Court fee page lists photocopies at $1.30 for the first page and $0.65 for each additional page. | Ask for a page count before ordering a large file. |
| Nassau District Court criminal Certificate of Disposition | District Court fee page lists Certificate of Disposition at $5. | Use the court of original jurisdiction. A CHRS report is not the same as a Certificate of Disposition. |
| Nassau District Court certified copy | District Court fee page lists certified copy at $6. | Confirm whether certification is per document and whether additional copy-page charges apply. |
| Nassau County Clerk court-record copy or certified copy | County Clerk materials list copy and certified-copy fees that may include per-page charges and minimums. | Use the Clerk’s current fees page, call before ordering and include a self-addressed stamped envelope for mail returns when required. |
| Credit-card payments to Nassau County Clerk | The Clerk’s operating procedures state that credit-card payments include a transaction fee and convenience fee. | Confirm the total before using a credit card, especially for certified copies, recordings or bulk document requests. |
| PACER federal records | PACER pricing verified September 7, 2026: $0.10 per page, $3 cap for many case-specific documents, and $30 quarterly fee-waiver threshold. A temporary increase to $0.12 per page and $40 quarterly waiver threshold is announced for January 1, 2027. | Use case number and date filters because PACER searches and reports can be billable even if no match is found. |
Nassau record-cost planning helper
This browser-only calculator is a planning aid. The official court, clerk, CHRS or PACER receipt controls the actual charge.
District copy estimate uses $1.30 for the first page and $0.65 for each additional page. PACER estimate uses $0.10 per page before any applicable cap or quarterly waiver.
Online access limits, sealed records, family privacy and matrimonial records
New York court records are not all public online. Some records are searchable by case information but not by full documents. Some are sealed, confidential, restricted to parties, restricted by statute, restricted by court order or available only at the clerk’s office.
- Adoption records.
- Juvenile and child-protective matters.
- Some Family Court records.
- Matrimonial and divorce documents requiring party or attorney status.
- Sealed criminal or civil records.
- Guardianship, mental-health and protected-party materials.
- Confirm the correct court and case number.
- Contact the clerk of the court that holds the file.
- Ask whether the file is sealed, archived, paper-only or restricted.
- Bring or submit photo identification when the court requires it.
- Ask whether a court order is required for access.
Official Nassau County court-record links and what to do after opening each one
Use these official routes instead of random commercial background-check or people-search pages. Each link includes a practical next-step guide.
Use this as the official starting hub for WebCivil, WebCrims, WebFamily, WebSurrogate, NYSCEF, eTrack and traffic-ticket tools.
- Confirm the page is on nycourts.gov.
- Choose the search tool that matches your case type.
- Use case number or index number when available.
- Contact the court of record for certified copies or restricted records.
Use NYSCEF for e-filed Supreme Court cases and public guest searches.
- Open the NYSCEF page.
- Choose “Search as Guest” if you do not have an account.
- Search by case identifier, party name, attorney name, Tax Cert/SCAR or new-case criteria when supported.
- Use the Nassau County Clerk for official certified-copy requests.
Use this help page before assuming the search syntax or case-number format.
- Review case identifier search options.
- Check name search options for individuals and businesses.
- Use county, case type and filing-date filters when helpful.
- For SCAR or tax certiorari, use block and lot fields when required.
Use this for Supreme and County Court file custody, land records, legal filings, certificates and certified-copy routing.
- Confirm the office is Nassau County, New York.
- Use Clerk pages for court-record copy, legal fee and operating procedure information.
- Prepare index number, party names, year and document title.
- Ask whether mail, lobby drop box, delivery, prepaid account or in-person service is best.
Use this to verify office hours, payment notes and current document-request options.
- Check current hours before visiting.
- Review court-record and land-record request options.
- Include appropriate payment or prepaid account information.
- Include a self-addressed stamped envelope when mailing requests that require return documents.
Use this for Supreme Court location, court resources, civil matters, divorce, SCAR and court procedure links.
- Confirm your matter belongs in Supreme Court.
- Use WebCivil Supreme or NYSCEF for online information.
- Use the Nassau County Clerk for certified copies.
- Contact the court before visiting for procedural or courtroom questions.
Use this for Nassau Supreme Court non-matrimonial short-form orders and memorandum decisions.
- Search by case name, index number or keywords.
- Use the required index-number format when searching by index number.
- Remember handwritten captions or text may not be searchable by name or keyword.
- Confirm entry and official status with the Nassau County Clerk when needed.
Use this for felony trial court location and County Court contact information.
- Use this route for felony trial matters.
- Use WebCrims for eligible current criminal case information.
- Contact the court or County Clerk for certificates and copies.
- Do not infer final disposition from one docket event.
Use this for misdemeanors, lesser offenses, felony arraignments, District Civil, small claims, commercial small claims and landlord-tenant matters.
- Confirm your case belongs in District Court, not Supreme, County, Family, Surrogate or City Court.
- Use WebCivil Local for civil case status when available.
- Use WebCrims for eligible criminal case information.
- Check District Court fees before ordering copies or certificates.
Use this to verify current civil, criminal, copy, certification and payment rules for District Court.
- Find the Civil Term or Criminal Term section.
- Check whether the fee is per paper, per page, per certificate or per service.
- Review accepted payment methods.
- Confirm no personal checks are accepted when the fee page says so.
Use this for child custody, visitation, support, family offense, abuse/neglect, juvenile delinquency, adoption and guardianship matters.
- Review whether your matter is Family Court or Supreme Court matrimonial.
- Use WebFamily only for searchable public case information.
- Contact the clerk for records, calendars or access questions.
- Do not republish protected information about children or families.
Use this for probate, wills, estates, administration, small estates, guardianships, accountings and related records.
- Use WebSurrogate when searching online.
- Choose the department that matches the record: Probate, Administration, Guardianship, Records or Small Estates.
- Provide file number, decedent name, fiduciary name and document title when known.
- Ask the Records Department about copies, certification and exemplification.
Use this for Glen Cove city matters such as traffic, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant, small claims and commercial small claims when the case belongs in that city court.
- Confirm the summons, ticket or case notice names Glen Cove City Court.
- Use WebCrims or WebCivil Local only where the case type is supported.
- Call the court for copy, calendar or payment questions.
- Do not send Glen Cove matters to Nassau District Court unless the notice says so.
Use this for Long Beach city matters such as traffic, misdemeanors and commercial small claims when the court notice identifies Long Beach.
- Confirm your summons or ticket belongs to Long Beach City Court.
- Use the official court page for address and contact details.
- Check whether an appearance is required before paying a ticket.
- Contact the court for copy, schedule or disposition questions.
Use CHRS for statewide OCA criminal-history searches, not for pulling a Nassau case file.
- Read the exact-match name and date-of-birth rules.
- Review the $95 search fee.
- Remember CHRS results are not certified.
- Request a Certificate of Disposition from the court of original jurisdiction when that is the document you need.
Use this for federal district, bankruptcy and federal appellate records.
- Use PACER Case Locator if you do not know the federal court.
- Use the Eastern District of New York if the federal case belongs there.
- Use the Eastern District bankruptcy court for bankruptcy matters.
- Review PACER pricing before opening documents or reports.
Nassau County court locations for records and copy help
Many searches can start online, but certified copies, certificates of disposition, sealed-record questions, matrimonial records, older paper files and Surrogate records may require contacting the official court or clerk. Call before visiting to confirm the right office, hours, security rules, payment method and whether the record is held there.
240 Old Country Road
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 516-571-2664
Hours commonly listed by Clerk operations: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Use for Supreme and County Court filings, Supreme Court documents, certified copies, certificates, divorce/annulment copy routing, judgments and legal division services.
100 Supreme Court Drive
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 516-493-3400
Use for Supreme Court civil matters, divorce, separation, annulment and other higher-level civil proceedings. Use the County Clerk for many file and certified-copy requests.
262 Old Country Road
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 516-493-3710
Chief Clerk: 516-493-3690
Fax: 516-493-3092
Use for felony trial matters and limited County Court jurisdiction. Confirm criminal case information through official court channels.
99 Main Street
Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: 516-493-4200
Chief Clerk: 516-493-4159
Hours listed: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Use for many misdemeanors, violations, infractions, civil matters up to $15,000, small claims, commercial small claims and landlord-tenant matters.
Family & Matrimonial Court Complex
101 County Seat Drive
Mineola, NY 11501
Main phone: 516-493-4000
General Clerk / Information: 516-493-3900
Records Department: 516-493-3915
Use for custody, support, family offense, juvenile delinquency, abuse/neglect, adoption-related and guardianship matters handled by Family Court.
Nassau County Court House
262 Old Country Road, 3rd Floor
Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: 516-493-3800
Chief Clerk: 516-493-3805
Records: 516-493-3821
Use for probate, wills, estates, administration, small estates, accountings, guardianship, adoption-surrogate and record certification questions.
13 Glen Street
Glen Cove, NY 11542
Phone: 516-403-2441
Fax: 516-403-2457
Use when the ticket, summons or case notice identifies Glen Cove City Court.
1 West Chester Street
Long Beach, NY 11561
Phone: 516-442-8544
Use when the ticket, summons or case notice identifies Long Beach City Court.
Do not confuse Nassau court records with land records, vital records or criminal-history products
The Nassau County Clerk maintains both court-related records and real-property recording functions, but court dockets, official land records, vital records, CHRS and federal records are different systems.
Use court or clerk systems for lawsuits, divorce cases, criminal cases, probate, family matters, landlord-tenant cases, small claims and court orders.
Use County Clerk land-record tools for deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, releases, federal tax liens, UCC records and recorded property documents.
Marriage and divorce certificate routing can depend on date, office and eligibility. Nassau County Clerk notes older marriage record coverage and divorce copy access limits.
New York appeals, CHRS, federal district and bankruptcy records are separate
A Nassau County trial-court case can later appear in an appellate court. A person can also have a CHRS criminal-history result or a federal case that does not appear in Nassau local court search tools. Use the correct official route.
| Need | Official route | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| State appeal from a Nassau County case | New York appellate court resources, Appellate Division and Court of Appeals tools | Compare the lower-court index or docket number to the appellate matter. Trial and appellate records are separate. |
| New York statewide criminal-history search | NYS Office of Court Administration CHRS | CHRS is based on exact name and date of birth, costs $95, is not certified and should not be confused with a Certificate of Disposition. |
| Certificate of Disposition | Court of original jurisdiction | Request the certificate from the court where the criminal case was handled, such as Nassau District, County, City, Town or Village Court as applicable. |
| Federal civil or criminal case | U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York and PACER | Nassau County state court portals do not contain federal district court records. |
| Bankruptcy case | U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York and PACER | Bankruptcy is federal. Do not search Nassau District civil court for bankruptcy dockets. |
| County administrative records | Nassau County FOIL or agency process when applicable | FOIL is not a shortcut for sealed court files or records held by a court clerk under court-access rules. |
How to request certified Nassau County court records
A screenshot, search-result page, docket printout or downloaded document image is not always a certified court record. Certification must come from the court or clerk that maintains the official file.
Identify whether the case belongs to Supreme, County, District, Family, Surrogate, Glen Cove City, Long Beach City, another local court, appellate court or federal court.
Use index number, docket number, file number, case number, defendant name, decedent name, party name, filing year and document title where available.
Ask for the judgment, order, certificate of disposition, divorce judgment, decree, will, letters, certificate, transcript, decision or filed document by title.
Use the Nassau County Clerk for Supreme and County Court records, District Court for District records, Family Court for Family records and Surrogate’s Court for probate records.
Confirm the page count, certificate fee, mail return requirements, accepted payment method and whether photo identification or party status is required.
OCA states CHRS results are not certified and should not be confused with a Certificate of Disposition from the court of original jurisdiction.
What to do if a Nassau County court-record search returns no result
- Wrong Nassau County: New York vs Florida.
- Wrong court: Supreme, County, District, Family, Surrogate, Glen Cove City or Long Beach City.
- Wrong search system: WebCivil Supreme, WebCivil Local, WebCrims, WebFamily, WebSurrogate, NYSCEF, CHRS or PACER.
- Name spelling, business punctuation, LLC/Inc. suffix, maiden name, alias or partial-name issue.
- Using name search when index number, docket number or file number is available.
- Case is sealed, expunged, confidential or restricted.
- Family, juvenile, adoption, guardianship or matrimonial materials may be limited.
- Older paper files may require County Clerk or court retrieval.
- Federal or bankruptcy case belongs in PACER.
- CHRS is a statewide criminal-history product, not a court-file search.
How to read Nassau County docket fields without over-interpreting them
A docket is a record of case activity. It does not always tell the full legal story. A filed document may be withdrawn, a charge may be dismissed, a judgment may be satisfied, an appeal may change the result, and a record may later be sealed or corrected.
Plaintiff, defendant, petitioner, respondent, appellant, appellee, decedent, fiduciary, executor, administrator, guardian, landlord and tenant are roles. A role does not always mean wrongdoing.
Complaint, petition, summons, notice, motion, order, judgment, decision, disposition, certificate, warrant, plea, sentence, continuance and satisfaction entries should be read in context.
Open, pending, active, closed, disposed, dismissed, sealed, stayed, restored or transferred can mean different things by court and case type. Ask the clerk for official clarification.
Use Nassau County court records carefully
- Do not identify a person from a common name alone.
- Compare court, index number, docket number, filing date, party role, case type and docket entries.
- Do not assume an arrest, charge, citation, petition or lawsuit proves guilt or liability.
- Do not assume a civil judgment shows current payment status.
- Do not harass, threaten, shame or retaliate against anyone.
- Do not republish children’s names, addresses, protected health information or unnecessary sensitive data.
- Do not bypass sealed, expunged, adoption, juvenile, Family Court or confidential restrictions.
- Contact the official custodian for corrections, sealing, certificates of disposition and certified-copy needs.
Frequently asked questions about Nassau County court records
What is the official way to search Nassau County court records?
For Nassau County, New York, start with New York eCourts and the specific tool that matches the case type: WebCivil Supreme for Supreme Court civil cases, WebCivil Local for local civil and District Court civil matters, WebCrims for eligible criminal case information, WebFamily for Family Court case information, WebSurrogate for Surrogate’s Court matters, and NYSCEF for e-filed Supreme Court case documents.
Is this guide for Nassau County, New York or Nassau County, Florida?
This page is for Nassau County, New York. Nassau County, Florida uses a different Clerk of Circuit Court system and different Florida court-record rules. Users looking for Florida records should not use the New York eCourts, NYSCEF, WebCrims, WebCivil, or Nassau County Clerk of New York links on this page.
Can I search Nassau County court records by name?
Yes, several official New York court systems support name-based searching, but the available fields depend on the system. NYSCEF supports party and attorney name searches, WebCrims can be searched by name or docket number for eligible criminal cases, and WebCivil tools may allow party-name searching. A name match alone does not prove identity.
Which Nassau County court handles felony cases?
Nassau County Court has authority to conduct felony trials. District Court, City Courts, and Town and Village Courts may handle misdemeanors, lesser offenses, arraignments, or preliminary felony matters, but felony trial records route through County Court.
Where do I search Nassau County civil lawsuits?
Large civil matters and divorce-related Supreme Court matters generally route to Nassau County Supreme Court and the Nassau County Clerk. District Court handles many civil suits seeking money damages up to $15,000, small claims up to $5,000, commercial small claims up to $5,000, and landlord-tenant proceedings.
How do I get certified copies of Nassau County Supreme Court records?
Request certified copies from the Nassau County Clerk, which serves as Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. Provide the index number or case information, party names, document title, filing year, and payment or prepaid account information. Mail, delivery, lobby drop box, and in-person request routes may be available under current operating procedures.
How do I find Nassau County probate records?
Use Nassau County Surrogate’s Court for probate, estates, wills, administration, small estates, guardianship, accounting, wrongful death, and related records. The Surrogate’s Court is at 262 Old Country Road, 3rd Floor, Mineola, NY 11501. WebSurrogate and the court’s Records Department are the main starting points.
Are Nassau County family and adoption records fully public online?
No. Family Court and Surrogate’s Court matters can involve children, adoption, guardianship, support, custody, family offense, neglect, and other sensitive records. Some case information may be searchable, but confidential, sealed, juvenile, adoption, or protected materials are not ordinary public online records.
Is a Nassau County court docket the same as a New York criminal-history check?
No. A court docket is case-specific. New York State Office of Court Administration Criminal History Record Search, or CHRS, is a statewide name-and-date-of-birth search that costs $95 and is not certified. A Certificate of Disposition must come from the court of original jurisdiction.
Where do I search Nassau County federal or bankruptcy cases?
Use PACER and the federal court that handled the case. Nassau County is in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Bankruptcy records route through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York and PACER, not through Nassau County Supreme, County, District, Family, or Surrogate’s Court search pages.
Official-source review checklist
This guide was reviewed against official New York State Unified Court System eCourts resources, NYSCEF search help, New York court records and case-information guidance, Nassau County Clerk pages, Nassau County Clerk current operating procedures, Nassau County Clerk fee materials, Nassau County Supreme Court, Nassau County Supreme Court Decisions, Nassau County Court, Nassau County District Court, District Court fees and case-type pages, Nassau County Family Court, Nassau County Surrogate’s Court, Surrogate department information, Glen Cove City Court, Long Beach City Court, NYS OCA Criminal History Record Search, Eastern District of New York federal court, Eastern District of New York bankruptcy court and PACER resources. Review date: September 7, 2026.