Nassau County

Nassau County Supreme Court 100 Supreme Court Drive Mineola, NY 11501 Phone: (516) 493-4000 Fax: (516) 493-4010 Nassau County Family Court 1200 Old Country Road Westbury, NY 11590 Phone: (516) 493-4200 Fax: (516) 493-4201 the county District Court 99 Main Street Hempstead, NY 11550 Phone: (516) 571-2600 Fax: (516) 571-2601

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• For arrest records and incident reports in Nassau County, requests must be submitted under New York's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), codified in Public Officers Law Article 6, Sections 84-90.
• Requests should be directed to the NCPD Records Section at the headquarters address or through Nassau County's FOIL portal.
• Processing times for arrest records typically range from several days to several weeks depending on request complexity.
• Fees apply for copies and certified documents, usually calculated at $0.25 per page plus any applicable certification fees.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows New York State guidelines, where bail can be posted at the correctional center or through a bail bondsman.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Nassau County Clerk's office at 240 Old Country Road in Mineola maintains court records and provides public access.
• Fees for court records include $5 per document for uncertified copies and $6 per document plus the base fee for certified copies from the County Clerk.
• Each court maintains its own filing and retrieval procedures, with many offering electronic filing for attorneys and registered users.

• The department provides online access to property assessment data, tax maps, and parcel information through its website at Nassau County Property Assessment portal.
• Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, plus a $5 certification fee.
• Nassau County Clerk's office processes copy requests in person, by mail, or through online ordering for credit card payment.
• Recording fees vary by document type, with deeds typically costing $32 plus additional fees based on consideration amount.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Processing time for in-person requests is typically immediate to same-day; mail requests generally take 2-4 weeks.
• Marriage licenses must be obtained from Nassau County Clerk's office; couples must apply in person and pay a $40 fee, with a 24-hour waiting period before the license is valid.
• Marriage certificates (proof of recorded marriage) cost $20 for a certified copy.
• Online ordering through VitalChek incurs additional service fees but may expedite processing.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Nassau County Clerk provides an index of business certificates searchable by business name or owner name.
• The state offers a free online business entity database at apps.dos.ny.gov/publicInquiry allowing searches by entity name, filing number, or registered agent.
• This database provides status, formation date, jurisdiction, and registered agent information for all business entities registered in New York.