Queens County Clerk: Public Records, Services & Contact Info

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Queens County, New York Clerk Guide

Queens County Clerk: Public Records, Services & Contact Info

The Queens County Clerk’s Office in Jamaica serves as the Queens County Clerk, Clerk of the Supreme Court, and Commissioner of Jurors. It handles Supreme Court civil records, certified Supreme Court documents, business certificates, corporation filings, judgments, liens, notary-related services, passport applications by appointment, Queens County jury functions, and written records-search requests.

This guide explains how to contact the Queens County Clerk, search documents and business records, request certified Supreme Court papers, handle divorce decree requests, check fees, use the Google Map, and avoid confusing the County Clerk with ACRIS property records, NYC vital records, criminal records, or New York City agency records.

Official Queens County Clerk Website Document & Business Search Open Office in Google Map

Independent guide last reviewed September 2026. Always confirm current hours, fees, filing rules, payment methods, appointment rules, and access restrictions on the official New York Courts or NYC agency website before filing, paying, mailing, or visiting.

Quick Facts About the Queens County Clerk

Official office Queens County Clerk’s Office, Clerk of the Supreme Court, Commissioner of Jurors.
Main address 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Room 106, Jamaica, NY 11435.
General phone 718-298-0601.
Main public hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Search / certification phone 718-298-0609.
Block / index phone 718-298-0612 for property liens, lis pendens, sidewalk violations, and related block/lot matters.
E-file phone 718-298-0173 for Queens County Clerk e-filing support.
Important local rule Queens deeds and mortgages are searched through NYC ACRIS / City Register, not the County Clerk’s business search.
Fast routing tip: use the Queens County Clerk for Supreme Court civil records, certified Supreme Court papers, divorce decree certification, business certificates, corporation filing certifications, money judgments, liens, notary/passport questions, and jury-related County Clerk matters. Use NYC ACRIS for most Queens property deeds and mortgages.

Queens County Clerk Address, Contact Info, Locations, and Google Map

The main Queens County Clerk’s Office is located in the Queens Supreme Court Building at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica. Public transportation is strongly recommended by the court system because public parking is not available for the listed Queens County Clerk locations.

Main Queens County Clerk Office

Address: 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Room 106, Jamaica, NY 11435

Phone: 718-298-0601

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Best for: general County Clerk questions, Supreme Court filing support, business/corporation filings, certification requests, search guidance, and department routing.

Open Queens County Clerk in Google Map

Queens County Clerk Main Office

Queens Supreme Court Building
88-11 Sutphin Boulevard
Room 106
Jamaica, NY 11435

General phone: 718-298-0601

Main County Clerk office, general questions, filing support, records routing, and County Clerk administration.

Document Intake / E-File

88-11 Sutphin Boulevard
Room 106
Jamaica, NY 11435

Document Intake: 718-298-0607

E-File: 718-298-0173

Supporting documents in Supreme Court matters, e-filing support, and NYSCEF-related guidance.

Clerk’s Minutes / Law & Equity

Queens Civil Court Building
89-17 Sutphin Boulevard
Room 244
Jamaica, NY 11435

Clerk’s Minutes: 718-298-0626

Supreme Court decisions, oaths and appointments, records on appeal, and certain docket review needs.

Search / Certification Department

88-11 Sutphin Boulevard
Room 106
Jamaica, NY 11435

Phone: 718-298-0609

Written searches, certified Supreme Court papers, exemplifications, divorce decree copy questions, and search certificates.

Jury Operations

Queens Civil Court Building
89-17 Sutphin Boulevard
Room 244
Jamaica, NY 11435

Phone: 718-262-7226

Jury-related questions should be routed through the Queens County Clerk jury division or the official jury service page.

Official locationsQueens County Clerk Locations

After opening this link:

  1. Check whether your destination is Room 106 at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard or Room 244 at 89-17 Sutphin Boulevard.
  2. Read the public transportation and parking note before traveling.
  3. Use the Google Map button above for directions, but confirm the exact room number on the official locations page.
  4. If your task is jury-related, use the jury location and phone number listed for that service.
  5. For records, filing, notary, passport, or business questions, check the department-specific page before visiting.

What the Queens County Clerk Does

In New York City, County Clerks serve as jury commissioners and perform non-jury functions such as maintaining Supreme Court case records, certifying Supreme Court documents, filing business certificates, and collecting fees for court filings. The Queens County Clerk’s Office also maintains department-specific functions for document intake, indexing, records searches, liens, judgments, notary/passports, business certificates, and veterans-related filings.

Supreme Court records Maintenance and certification of Queens Supreme Court civil documents, including certain divorce decree requests.
Document intake Supporting documents in Supreme Court matters, notice of entry, affidavit of service, notice of change of attorney, and other filings.
Business certificates Business certificate filings, corporation filing indexing/certification, and business/corporation copy requests.
Judgments and liens Money judgments, satisfactions, property liens, lis pendens, mechanic’s liens, building loan agreements, and sidewalk violations.
Notary and passports Notary-related authentication/card services and passport applications by appointment only.
Jury functions Queens County Clerk also serves as Commissioner of Jurors, with separate jury offices and phone numbers.

Official overviewQueens County Clerk Official Overview

After opening this link:

  1. Review the office overview to confirm whether your request belongs to the Queens County Clerk.
  2. Use the left-side department navigation for records search, document department, filing fees, business certificates, notary/passports, and locations.
  3. Check the “Important Info” section for current notices before filing or requesting records.
  4. If your task involves deeds, city property records, vital records, or criminal records, use the correct NYC or court agency instead.

Certified Supreme Court Records, Divorce Decrees, Search Certificates, and Exemplifications

The Queens County Clerk’s Records Search Department handles written searches, certified Supreme Court papers, exemplifications, and divorce decree copy questions. The office states that all searches must be in writing, and the requester should provide enough detail to locate the correct case or document.

For certified divorce decrees, access is limited. You generally must be a party to the action, the attorney of record, or have proper authorization such as an affidavit or notarized letter from a party or attorney of record.

Official records searchQueens County Clerk Records Search Department

After opening this link:

  1. Read the “all searches must be in writing” instruction before calling or mailing a request.
  2. Search the Document & Business Search first if the case index year is 1992 to the present.
  3. Prepare the index number, party names, filing year, document name, and whether certification or exemplification is needed.
  4. For divorce decrees, confirm that you are an eligible requester or have proper notarized authorization.
  5. For pre-1992 case indexes, plan for an in-person search or staff-performed search because older indexes may be on microfiche.
  6. Mail requests with a stamped self-addressed envelope and the correct payment method if using mail service.
Search certificate The Clerk lists a fee for a positive or negative search certificate covering a two-year search period.
Certified Supreme Court paper Certification is used when an official Queens Supreme Court document copy is required.
Exemplified copy An exemplified copy adds formal attestation and usually requires additional processing time.
Divorce decree Eligibility is restricted; be ready to prove party status, attorney status, or authorization.
Mailing address for many search requests: Queens County Clerk’s Office, 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Room 106, Jamaica, NY 11435. Confirm the department and payment instructions before mailing.

Business Certificates, Corporation Filings, and Veterans Services

The Queens County Clerk handles business certificates for certain Queens businesses and provides indexing/certification for corporation filings that are registered and processed through the New York Secretary of State. Business certificate forms must comply with New York State General Business Law and are not the same as forming an LLC or corporation with the state.

The office also provides veterans-related services, including veterans’ peddler license information and DD214 filing. The Clerk’s page states there is no fee for issuing a qualifying veterans’ peddler license and no fee for filing or certified copies of the DD214.

Business / veteransBusiness Certificates, Corporation Filings, and Veterans

After opening this link:

  1. Search the Document & Business Search before filing or requesting a certified business copy.
  2. Use the correct business certificate form for your business type and make sure it is properly notarized.
  3. Prepare proof of home address if the official instructions require it.
  4. Check filing, certified copy, copy-machine, and mail-payment instructions before submitting.
  5. If filing by mail, include the original notarized form, correct payment, and a stamped self-addressed return envelope.
  6. For corporations, remember that the New York Secretary of State processes corporate filings before county indexing/certification issues arise.

NYS business searchNew York Department of State Corporation and Business Entity Database

After opening this link:

  1. Search statewide entity records if your business is an LLC, corporation, limited partnership, or other state-filed entity.
  2. Use the exact legal name when available, then try close variations if needed.
  3. Do not confuse a Queens County business certificate with a New York State entity filing.
  4. Use Queens County Clerk business records only when the business certificate or county filing is the record you need.
Business filing reminder: filing a business certificate with the County Clerk does not replace taxes, licensing, NYC permits, sales-tax registration, professional licensing, or New York Department of State entity filings.

Money Judgments, Satisfactions, Property Liens, Lis Pendens, and Block / Lot Questions

The Queens County Clerk dockets and maintains many types of money judgments and satisfactions, including examples such as state or city tax matters, parking violations, Environmental Control Board matters, Supreme Court, Civil Court, Family Court, or Criminal Court judgments. The correct request should specify the judgment type and include details such as debtor, creditor, address, entry date, and amount if known.

Property lien questions can involve notices of pendency, mechanic’s liens, building loan agreements, sidewalk violations, or foreclosures. The Clerk’s records page directs users to the Block and Lot Clerk for these matters.

Block / indexRecords Search Department – Judgments and Property Liens

After opening this link:

  1. For money judgments, identify the type of judgment before requesting a search.
  2. Provide judgment debtor and creditor names, addresses, entry date, and amount if known.
  3. For lis pendens, mechanic’s liens, building loan agreements, sidewalk violations, or foreclosures, call the Block and Lot Clerk at 718-298-0612.
  4. Confirm whether the record is in the Queens County Clerk system, NYSCEF, ACRIS, or another agency system.
  5. Use separate payments where the official page requires separate money orders for search periods, certification, or exemplification.

Law and equityQueens County Clerk Law and Equity Department

After opening this link:

  1. Use this page for guidance on foreign judgments, religious corporation filings, commissions, and specific Law and Equity filings.
  2. Confirm whether your judgment type requires Supreme Court signature before entry.
  3. Check filing fees and copy/certification fees before mailing documents.
  4. Include a stamped self-addressed return envelope if mailing correspondence.
  5. Search both NYSCEF and County Clerk Minutes when the page warns that both systems may be needed for a complete record.

Queens Property Deeds and Real Estate Records: Use ACRIS / City Register

For most Queens deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, leases, and property-related recorded documents, the correct system is not the Queens County Clerk’s business search. The NYC Department of Finance Office of the City Register maintains ACRIS, which lets users search property records and view document images for Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn from 1966 to the present.

For property documents before 1966, NYC guidance points users to the Land Records Research Library at the Queens City Register Office, located at 144-06 94th Avenue, Jamaica, NY 11435.

Property recordsNYC ACRIS – Queens Property Records

After opening this link:

  1. Choose the ACRIS search option for property records.
  2. Search by borough, block, lot, party name, document type, or City Register File Number when available.
  3. Use BBL details if you have them because Queens property records are often easiest to identify by borough-block-lot.
  4. Open the document image and verify the borough, block, lot, names, recording date, and document type.
  5. For recording new property documents, follow NYC Department of Finance / City Register recording requirements, not County Clerk business-certificate instructions.

Deed fraud alertACRIS Notice of Recorded Document Registration

After opening this link:

  1. Register if you want an email notice when certain deed or mortgage-related documents are recorded against a NYC property.
  2. Enter the property borough, block, and lot carefully.
  3. Use a current email address and watch for confirmation messages.
  4. Remember that alerts do not stop recording; they notify you so you can review activity quickly.
Property-record warning: ACRIS and the City Register handle most Queens property-record searches and recordings. The Queens County Clerk may be relevant for liens, lis pendens, judgments, and Supreme Court-related filings, but deeds and mortgages usually start with ACRIS.

Notary Services, Passport Appointments, Jury, and Criminal Record Limits

The Queens County Clerk provides notary-related services and passport application processing, but important limits apply. The notary/passport page states that the Queens County Clerk’s Office no longer processes notary renewals, and passport applications are processed by appointment only.

The main County Clerk page also notes that beginning June 8, 2021, the Queens County Clerk no longer processes requests for certified criminal records. Those requests should be forwarded to Queens Supreme Court, Criminal Term, Correspondence Unit, Room E121, 125-01 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415.

Notary / passportsQueens County Clerk Notary and Passports

After opening this link:

  1. Read the current notice before visiting because notary renewal and passport processing rules have changed.
  2. For passports, confirm appointment requirements before going to the Clerk’s Office.
  3. Use the U.S. Department of State passport fee page for current federal passport fees.
  4. For notary questions, call the Notary Department at 718-298-0605.
  5. Bring identification and any required appointment confirmation, payment, or application forms.

Passport feesU.S. Department of State Passport Fees

After opening this link:

  1. Select whether you need a passport book, passport card, or both.
  2. Check whether you are applying for an adult, child, renewal, replacement, or expedited service.
  3. Separate the federal passport fee from any local acceptance fee if applicable.
  4. Bring the correct payment method because passport payments may require separate payees.

Criminal TermQueens Supreme Court Criminal Term

After opening this link:

  1. Use this court resource for Queens Supreme Court criminal-term contact and court information.
  2. If you need certified criminal records, follow the Criminal Term correspondence instructions rather than the County Clerk certification counter.
  3. Include the defendant name, case details, docket or indictment information, and your contact information when requesting guidance.

Queens County Clerk Fees and Payment Notes

Queens County Clerk fees depend on the service. Payment rules also depend on whether you are paying in person or by mail. The official filing-fee page states that fees may be payable by credit card, New York State attorney’s check, U.S. postal money order, or certified bank check; cash is accepted only in person, and personal checks are not accepted.

$210 Index number for many Supreme Court action commencements.
$400 Index number for RPAPL Article 13 mortgage foreclosure actions.
$95 Request for Judicial Intervention fee listed by the Clerk.
$65 Jury demand or notice of appeal fee listed by the Clerk.
$45 Motion, cross-motion, notice of petition, order to show cause, or written application fee listed by the Clerk.
$35 Notice of pendency / lis pendens fee listed by the Clerk.
$30 Mechanic’s lien or note of issue fee listed by the Clerk.
$25 Transcript of judgment filing or exemplified copy fee category, depending on service.
$10 Business/corporation certification or search certificate starting amount for certain searches.
$8 Certification of Supreme Court documents, including divorce decrees.
$3 Authentication of notary fee listed by the Clerk.
$0.65/page Copying fee listed by the Records Search Department, with a minimum copy fee.

Official feesQueens County Clerk Filing Fees

After opening this link:

  1. Select the fee category that matches your task: Supreme Court commencement, other Supreme Court filing, property lien, money judgment, certification, notary, passport, or records search.
  2. Do not use a business certificate fee for a Supreme Court filing or a property lien fee for a divorce decree request.
  3. Check payment instructions carefully; personal checks are not accepted.
  4. If mailing a search, certification, or exemplification request, use the separate payment instructions on the department page.
  5. Confirm the fee again before filing because court and clerk fees can change.

NYC Vital Records, Marriage Records, and Historic Records Are Usually Not County Clerk Requests

Queens birth certificates, death certificates, and marriage certificates are commonly confused with County Clerk services. For current NYC birth and death records, use the NYC Health Department. For NYC marriage records and marriage certificate requests, use the Office of the City Clerk / NYC311 guidance. For historical vital records, use NYC Municipal Archives guidance.

Birth certificates NYC Health Department issues birth certificates for people born in New York City, including Queens.
Death certificates NYC Health Department handles death certificates for deaths in New York City, including Queens.
Marriage records NYC Office of the City Clerk handles many NYC marriage record requests, not the Queens County Clerk.
Historic records Older NYC birth, death, and marriage records may belong to NYC Municipal Archives.

Birth and deathNYC Birth and Death Records

After opening this link:

  1. Choose birth certificate or death certificate based on the record you need.
  2. Confirm that the birth or death occurred in New York City.
  3. Review eligibility, identification, fee, appointment, and mail/online order requirements.
  4. If the record is historical, follow the Municipal Archives instructions instead.

Marriage recordsNYC Marriage Record Guidance

After opening this link:

  1. Read whether the record is a current marriage record or a historic marriage record.
  2. Schedule an appointment through the official NYC process if in-person service is required.
  3. Confirm whether the marriage took place in New York City.
  4. Use the Office of the City Clerk instructions, not the Queens County Clerk, for most NYC marriage certificate requests.

Internal Links for Related County Clerk Guides

These related guides can help if you are comparing New York county clerk services, NYC borough records, or general county clerk duties.

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Official Queens County Clerk Links Used in This Guide

Use these official resources for current Queens County Clerk details, department contacts, filing rules, fees, document searches, business certificates, property-record routing, vital-record routing, and e-filing.

Queens County Clerk Official Website Queens County Clerk Contact Queens County Clerk Locations Document & Business Search Records Search Department Business Certificates / Corporation Filings / Veterans Document Department Filing Fees NYC ACRIS Property Records NYSCEF E-Filing NYC Birth and Death Records NYC Marriage Record Guidance

Privacy, Accuracy, and Public Records Notice

Public records can contain sensitive legal, financial, identity, family, business, property, or court information. Online access does not mean every record is complete, current, certified, public, or legally usable for your purpose.

This page is an independent informational guide and is not the official Queens County Clerk website. It is not a consumer reporting agency. Do not use this page or linked records systems for employment screening, tenant screening, credit eligibility, insurance eligibility, or any Fair Credit Reporting Act purpose.

Verify before acting: confirm record accuracy, certified-copy requirements, filing rules, court jurisdiction, payment method, access restrictions, and agency routing directly with the Queens County Clerk, New York Courts, NYC Department of Finance, NYC Health Department, Office of the City Clerk, or the correct government office.

Queens County Clerk FAQs

1. What does the Queens County Clerk do?

The Queens County Clerk serves as Clerk of the Supreme Court and Commissioner of Jurors. The office maintains Supreme Court case records, certifies Supreme Court documents, files business certificates, handles certain corporation and veterans filings, processes judgments and liens, supports e-filing, and provides notary/passport-related services.

2. Where is the Queens County Clerk located?

The main Queens County Clerk’s Office is at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Room 106, Jamaica, NY 11435. The general phone number is 718-298-0601.

3. What are the Queens County Clerk office hours?

The main office lists public hours as Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Check the official office page before visiting because closures, holidays, and department schedules can change.

4. How do I search Queens County Clerk records online?

Use the Queens County Clerk Document & Business Search. Search by index number, party name, business name, filing year, or document details, then contact the proper department if you need certification, exemplification, or an older record search.

5. How do I get a certified copy of a Queens Supreme Court document?

Contact the Queens County Clerk Records Search Department. Searches must be in writing, and you should provide the index number, party names, filing year, document name, and whether you need certification or exemplification.

6. Can I get a certified copy of a Queens divorce decree from the County Clerk?

Yes, but access is restricted. You generally must be a party to the divorce, the attorney of record, or have an affidavit or notarized authorization from a party or attorney of record.

7. Does the Queens County Clerk handle property deeds and mortgages?

Most Queens deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, and property-related recorded documents are searched through NYC ACRIS / City Register, not the Queens County Clerk’s Document & Business Search. The County Clerk may still be involved with liens, lis pendens, judgments, and Supreme Court-related filings.

8. Does the Queens County Clerk issue birth, death, or marriage certificates?

Usually no. NYC birth and death certificates are handled by the NYC Health Department, while many NYC marriage certificate requests are handled through the Office of the City Clerk / NYC311 process. Historical records may belong to NYC Municipal Archives.

9. Does the Queens County Clerk process passports and notary renewals?

The office states that passport applications are processed by appointment only. The office also states that it no longer processes notary renewals, but it provides other notary-related services such as authentication and notary card matters.

10. Is this the official Queens County Clerk website?

No. This is an independent informational guide. Use the official New York Courts Queens County Clerk website and official NYC agency links in this article for current hours, fees, forms, records, certifications, property records, and vital-record instructions.

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