Nassau County Court Docket Records
Nassau County court docket records are on file at the County Clerk's Office in Mineola. The office handles case filings, docket entries, judgments, and other court records for Supreme Court and County Court. You can search court docket records online through the state's web portals or visit the Mineola office to get copies. Nassau County is one of the most populous counties in New York and sits in the 10th Judicial District on Long Island, just east of New York City. The clerk's office also maintains land records from 1899, naturalization records from 1899 to 1987, and marriage records from 1907 to 1935. Online land record searches are available for free. If you need to track a court case or pull old docket filings, the Mineola office is where to start.
Nassau County Overview
Nassau County Court Docket Office
The Nassau County Clerk's Office is the main place to get court docket records. The office is at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola. Staff handle civil case filings, judgments, and all court docket entries for Supreme and County Courts. Nassau County is one of the largest suburban counties in the state, and its courthouse sees a high volume of cases.
Under Judiciary Law § 255, the County Clerk must maintain and provide public access to all court docket records. This applies to civil filings in Supreme Court and criminal records from County Court. The office also handles land recordings, with records going back to 1899 when Nassau County was formed from Queens County. Before 1899, records are in Queens County.
| Office | Nassau County Clerk's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 240 Old Country Road Mineola, NY 11501 |
| Phone | (516) 571-2660 |
Nassau County has a large population and a busy court system. If you visit in person, expect wait times during peak hours. Calling ahead can save you time. The staff can tell you if the records you need are available and what it will cost to get copies. Having the case index number ready when you call or visit makes the search much faster.
Search Nassau County Court Docket Records
There are several ways to search Nassau County court docket records. The online tools are free and cover most active cases.
The WebCivil Supreme portal has civil court docket records for Nassau County Supreme Court. Search by index number, party name, or attorney name. The results show case status, appearance dates, and all docket entries. For pending criminal cases, the WebCriminal system covers Nassau County courts. Both tools are free.
Nassau County also has online land records through the US Land Records portal. This covers deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents from 1899 to the present. While these are not court docket records, they can be useful if your case involves property in the county.
The Nassau County land records search at uslandrecords.com provides free online access to deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents from 1899 onward.
E-filing through NYSCEF is mandatory for new civil cases in Nassau County Supreme Court. Filed documents become part of the court docket and are searchable through the NYSCEF Guest Search feature. You do not need an account to view publicly filed documents.
The NYS Court Records Information page explains all online tools and how to make requests when online access is not sufficient. For estate matters, the WebSurrogate system covers Nassau County Surrogate's Court docket records.
Court Docket Records in Nassau County
The Nassau County Clerk keeps a large collection of court docket records. Civil case files from Supreme Court include the full docket from filing to judgment. County Court records cover felony criminal cases and civil matters. The office also holds judgment rolls, liens, and other court-related filings that accumulate from years of court docket activity.
Historical records at the Nassau County Clerk's Office start from 1899 when the county was created. Land records, naturalization records (1899 to 1987), and marriage records (1907 to 1935) are all on file. For records before 1899, you would need to check with the Queens County Clerk, since Nassau was carved out of Queens.
Judiciary Law § 255-b requires the clerk to keep a docket book for each case where a Request for Judicial Intervention is filed. The docket book lists every filing in the case in order. This is the single best document for understanding how a case has progressed over time. In a county as busy as Nassau, these docket books can be quite detailed for complex litigation matters.
Note: Nassau County records only go back to 1899 when the county was formed; for older records that predate the county's creation, check with the Queens County Clerk's Office.
Public Access to Nassau County Court Docket
Court docket records in Nassau County are public. Judiciary Law § 4 says court proceedings must be open. The records from those proceedings follow the same rule. You do not need to be a party to the case. Walk into the clerk's office and ask for the file. Sealed records are the exception. Most case files are open to anyone.
A statewide Criminal History Record Search through the Office of Court Administration costs $95.00 per name and covers all 62 New York counties. This is useful if you need records beyond just Nassau County. For local searches, check with the clerk's office about their specific fees and turnaround times.
CPLR § 8019 sets fee rules for courts other than Supreme and County Courts. Nassau County District Court and town courts may have different fee schedules for court docket copies. Contact those courts directly for their rates.
Cities in Nassau County
Nassau County has several large towns. All Supreme and County Court docket filings go through the Nassau County Clerk's Office in Mineola.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Nassau County. Nassau sits between Queens County to the west and Suffolk County to the east on Long Island.