Bronx County, New York Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for Bronx County, New York, are typically handled by the New York City Police Department. These records may be available through the NYPD's online portal or by submitting a request to the NYPD Records Unit. Keep in mind that access to these photos may be restricted under certain privacy laws.

To obtain a criminal background check in Bronx County, New York, you should contact the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The DCJS provides a background check service, which requires fingerprinting. You can visit a local authorized fingerprinting service provider in the Bronx to complete this process.

You can look up sex offenders in Bronx County, New York, by accessing the New York State Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and provides information on registered sex offenders living in the area. The registry is available online and can be searched by name, location, or ZIP code.

To register to vote in Bronx County, you must complete registration at least 25 days before an election through the New York State Board of Elections online portal at www.elections.ny.gov or by submitting a paper application to the NYC Board of Elections Bronx Office at 1780 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10457, phone (718) 299-9017. You must be a U.S. Citizen, 18 years old by the next election, and a Bronx County resident. Once registered, you can request absentee ballots through the State's online portal or contact the Bronx Board of Elections, and early voting is available for nine days before each election at designated sites throughout the borough.

Property records in Bronx County can be searched through the New York City Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) at a836-acris.nyc.gov/DS/DocumentSearch/Index, which provides free online access to deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents from 1966 forward. The NYC Register's Office Bronx location at 1780 Grand Concourse, Room 101, phone (718) 299-9294, maintains all official records and provides certified copies for $4 per page plus $8 certification fee. For property tax information, assessment values, and payment history, use the NYC Property Access system at nycprop.nyc.gov, which offers data on all Bronx properties searchable by address or block and lot number.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in the Bronx must be requested from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Vital Records, 125 Worth Street, CN-4, Room 133, New York, NY 10013, or online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com. Each certificate costs $15, with additional fees for expedited service and online processing. In-person requests may be processed same-day, while mail requests typically take 4-6 weeks. You must provide valid government-issued photo ID and demonstrate direct relationship or legal entitlement to the record under New York Public Health Law § 4174.

Business records in Bronx County can be accessed through multiple sources: the Bronx County Clerk at 851 Grand Concourse, Room 118, phone (718) 590-3644, maintains DBA certificates and business certificates for partnerships and sole proprietorships; the New York Department of State Division of Corporations offers free online searches of registered corporations and LLCs at appext20.dos.ny.gov/corp_public/corpsearch.entity_search_entry. For building permits and zoning information, contact the NYC Department of Buildings Bronx Office at 1932 Arthur Avenue, phone (718) 579-6400, or search online through the Buildings Information System (BIS). Professional licenses can be verified through the NYS Education Department Office of the Professions at op.nysed.gov.