How to Search Erie County Records (Start Here)
Erie County (Buffalo) is in the 8th Judicial District. The County Clerk runs both court filings and land records, with an online public record search available.
- Land records (deeds, mortgages, judgments, liens): Erie County Clerk's Online Public Record Search at ecclerk.erie.gov. Search by name, document type, or book/page reference.
- Court filings: The County Clerk handles Supreme Court filings. E-filing protocols for the 8th Judicial District are posted at the Clerk's website and at nycourts.gov.
- Pending criminal cases: WebCrims for the 8th Judicial District covers Erie County.
- Property assessments: No county-wide assessor. Each municipality maintains its own roll. For Buffalo properties, contact the City of Buffalo Assessment & Taxation Department at buffalony.gov.
- Marriage licenses: Town or City Clerk where the license was issued.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Records & Calendars
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Erie County court calendars, published decisions, and case records from the New York State Unified Court System.
Jail & Inmate Records
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Property & Tax Records
Recorded Documents
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Erie County Office of the County Clerk official records.
Property | County Tax Records
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Erie County Real Property Tax Services Department real property ownership and tax search.
Property | County Tax Payments
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Erie County Real Property Tax Services Department online tax search and payment service.
Property | Lackawanna
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City of Lackawanna Assessor's Office property records.
Property | Amherst
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Town of Amherst assessment, property sales, property tax, and online GIS map property searches.
Property | Amherst GIS
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Town of Amherst GIS interactive assessment property searches.
Property | Eden GIS
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Town of Eden interactive GIS map property search.
Property | Tonawanda Town Tax Bills
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Tonawanda Town Clerk town, school, and village property tax bill searches and online payments.
Business, Voter & Other
Charter & Administrative Code
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Search the index or download the Erie County Charter and Administrative Code.
Erie County
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Erie County, New York official government website, including departments, officials, news, budgets, proposals, business resources, resident services, and more.
Snow Plow Routes
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Search by road name for Erie County snow plow routes and the name of the name of the Town, City, or District responsible for plowing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Erie County? ▼
Go to the County Clerk (Supreme Court) / City Court Clerk for court records in Erie County. For online case lookups, use eCourts / WebCivil — it covers New York Supreme Court (trial level) cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Erie County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Municipal Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Municipal Tax Receiver / County Treasurer.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Erie County? ▼
In New York, vital records are handled by each city or town, not the county. Go to the City/Town Clerk for birth, death, and marriage records. The state also keeps copies.
Are Erie County records available online? ▼
Yes — Erie County has good online coverage. This page lists 14 searchable databases covering jail and inmate records, property records, and business filings. Each links directly to an official government portal.
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