Albany County Clerk – Record Room – Albany, NY

Albany County Clerk’s Record Room

The Albany County Clerk’s Record Room is situated in Room 128 of the Albany County Courthouse in downtown Albany, New York. As the official record keeper for the county, this office is responsible for filing, recording, and preserving a vast array of legal and property documents. It serves as a critical resource for title searchers, attorneys, and the general public seeking information on real estate transactions and court proceedings.

Land and Legal Records

• Deeds and Mortgages: The office records all land transactions within Albany County. Digital records for deeds and mortgages from 1980 to the present are available for search.
• Court Filings: As the Clerk of the Supreme and County Courts, this office maintains files for civil and criminal cases.
• Liens and Judgments: Recording of mechanics’ liens, federal tax liens, and money judgments.
• Business Filings: Processing and filing of Business Certificates (DBAs) for sole proprietorships and partnerships.

Access and Procedures

The Record Room is open to the public for research. While appointments are not always required for general access, ordering specific older files from off-site storage may require advance notice. Note: The public entrance to the building is on Lodge Street. Visitors should be prepared for security screening upon entry.