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Where to search Chemung County records

Chemung County, New York court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information. Check current custody through Chemung County Correctional Facility operation, capacity, and jail contact information.

Court casesCounty Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information
Current custodyChemung County Correctional Facility operation, capacity, and jail contact information
Statewide recordsUse the New York state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Chemung County courts are part of New York’s Sixth Judicial District.
The Chemung County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, federal tax liens, civil actions, UCCs, judgments, lis pendens, DBAs, incorporations, partnerships, military discharges, and other filings.
The County Clerk’s office began converting its land-records system to IQS effective August 3, 2026, according to the current official notice.
Chemung County Supreme and County Court is based at the Hazlett Building and Chemung County Courthouse in Elmira; County Court handles criminal matters, including felony trials, while Supreme Court handles higher-dollar civil cases, divorces, and other matters outside lower-court authority.
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has five listed divisions: Community Services/Civil, Corrections, Criminal Investigation, Police Services, and 911.
The Chemung County Correctional Facility is operated by the Sheriff’s Office, has a stated maximum capacity of 262 inmates, and is located at 211 William Street, Elmira.

Chemung County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Jail and custody	Chemung County Correctional Facility operation, capacity, and jail contact information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Chemung County Sheriff organization, law-enforcement role, contacts, and activity logs	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Chemung County official source (chemungcountyny.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

Records for Chemung County are held by more than one agency. This guide maps the local systems that answer different questions, from court filings and municipal cases to custody, police, and statewide records. Chemung County has 80,415 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 36-015
Population: 80,415 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Chemung County courts are part of New York’s Sixth Judicial District.
Local detail: The Chemung County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, federal tax liens, civil actions, UCCs, judgments, lis pendens, DBAs, incorporations, partnerships, military discharges, and other filings.
Local detail: The County Clerk’s office began converting its land-records system to IQS effective August 3, 2026, according to the current official notice.
Local detail: Chemung County Supreme and County Court is based at the Hazlett Building and Chemung County Courthouse in Elmira; County Court handles criminal matters, including felony trials, while Supreme Court handles higher-dollar civil cases, divorces, and other matters outside lower-court authority.
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office has five listed divisions: Community Services/Civil, Corrections, Criminal Investigation, Police Services, and 911.
Local detail: The Chemung County Correctional Facility is operated by the Sheriff’s Office, has a stated maximum capacity of 262 inmates, and is located at 211 William Street, Elmira.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Chemung County courts are part of New York’s Sixth Judicial District.
Local detail: The Chemung County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, federal tax liens, civil actions, UCCs, judgments, lis pendens, DBAs, incorporations, partnerships, military discharges, and other filings.
Local detail: The County Clerk’s office began converting its land-records system to IQS effective August 3, 2026, according to the current official notice.

How do I search Chemung County deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, or other land records?

For Chemung County, start with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information and Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I search Chemung County deeds, mortgages, liens, judgments, or other land records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

How does the August 2026 County Clerk IQS system transition affect record searches?

For Chemung County, start with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information and Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How does the August 2026 County Clerk IQS system transition affect record searches depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

Which Chemung County court handles a felony, divorce, civil claim, or other case?

For Chemung County, start with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information and Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Chemung County court handles a felony, divorce, civil claim, or other case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

How do I contact the Chemung County Court clerk or obtain court information?

For Chemung County, start with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information and Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Chemung County Court clerk or obtain court information depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

How can I request a Chemung County Sheriff accident report, background check, or other record?

For Chemung County, start with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information and Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request a Chemung County Sheriff accident report, background check, or other record depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

Where is the Chemung County Correctional Facility and how can custody information be confirmed?

For Chemung County, start with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information and Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Chemung County Correctional Facility and how can custody information be confirmed depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

How do I submit a Chemung County FOIL request?

For Chemung County, start with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information and Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a Chemung County FOIL request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

Where do I request Chemung County birth, death, marriage, or divorce records?

For Chemung County, start with County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information and Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where do I request Chemung County birth, death, marriage, or divorce records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

Chemung County criminal and court records

Start with Chemung County Supreme and County Court jurisdiction, judges, clerk, and courthouse information for the official Chemung County court path. County: County Clerk, Sheriff, corrections, and county public-records services apply to Chemung County. The reviewed sources do not provide boundary geometry. Court: Chemung County is within New York’s Sixth Judicial District. Supreme and County Court serve county matters; City, Town, and Village Courts retain their separate local jurisdiction over lower-level matters.

Municipal courts and nearby local records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division is responsible for staffing, operation, safety, and security of the Chemung County Correctional Facility. The official jail page lists 211 William Street, Elmira, and phone 607-737-2934. Municipal: Municipal marriage records are kept by the clerk of the municipality where the original license was obtained. Local City, Town, and Village Courts have separate jurisdiction from county-level Supreme and County Courts.

Chemung County jail and custody information

For current custody information, start with Chemung County Correctional Facility operation, capacity, and jail contact information. The County Clerk’s land-record system was in transition to IQS as of August 3, 2026, so search availability and indexing may change during the transition.

Police and incident records

For police or incident records, use Chemung County Sheriff organization, law-enforcement role, contacts, and activity logs. The reviewed court page provides general jurisdiction information but does not establish case-specific venue or filing requirements.

New York statewide record sources

Statewide New York sources are separate from Chemung County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Cities and local search areas

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Nearby New York county pages

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Official Chemung County and New York record sources

For an official starting point, use County Clerk recording, filing, land records, and NYSCEF e-filing information. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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