New York County, New York Public Records

To begin, add a county public record or view a list of county record locations and resources for New York county records and the state of New York.

New York County has a long history, starting with the Lenape and moving on to Henry Hudson, an explorer and documenter for the Dutch East India Company. It was later that his name would be used as the name for the Hudson River. In 1624 permanent residences were made by the Europeans, but it is 1625 that history recognizes as the birth date of New York City, even though, at the time, it was called New Amsterdam.

What was once a small trading area has now become home to one of the most well-known cities in the world. The main city of New York County, New York, has a number of smaller neighborhoods that are named specific and interesting names, including Chinatown, Little Italy, and SoHo. But the county contains not only The Big Apple, but also islands such as Randall’s Island, Ward’s Island, Roosevelt Island, and Liberty Island, which is part of Ellis Island. The entire county, however, is known as being the cultural, commercial, and financial center for the United States. If you’re searching for New York County public records you can find the information that you’re looking for located at the county clerk’s office. If you wish, you may also want to start your search online.