Bronx County

• Property records are maintained through the New York City Department of Finance, with the City Register's Office (Bronx office at 1780 Grand Concourse) handling deed recordings.

The where the Bronx County Courthouse serves Bronx County and is located at 851 Grand Concourse. The court handles civil, criminal, family, and probate cases for the county. Court records and case filings can be requested in person or through the New York online court portal.

The where the Bronx County Courthouse in Bronx County has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases arising within the county, including family law, probate, small claims, and felony proceedings. Appeals from lower courts are also heard at this level. Case records are maintained by the area Clerk of Courts and are accessible to the public under New York open records law.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• To request arrest records, individuals must submit a FOIL request to the NYPD Records Access Appeals Officer at One Police Plaza or to the specific precinct.
• Mugshots and booking photos can be requested through FOIL, though recent legislation limits public access to mugshots in certain circumstances under Civil Rights Law § 52-b.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Court records can be searched through the New York State Unified Court System's e-courts portal at iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain, though not all case types are available online.
• Fees for certified copies are typically $6 per document plus $5 for certification.

• There is no fee for online searches, though downloading and printing documents may involve minimal costs.
• Certified copies can be obtained in person or by mail for $4 for the first page and $4 for each additional page, with an additional $8 certification fee per document.
• Tax assessment information, property characteristics, and payment history can be accessed free online through the NYC Property Access system at nycprop.nyc.gov/nycproperty/nynav/jsp/selectbbl.jsp.
• The system provides detailed property information including assessed values, exemptions, and tax bills.
• All real property transfer documents must be recorded with the City Register to establish legal title, as governed by New York Real Property Law.

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

• Processing time is typically 4-6 weeks for mail requests, though in-person requests at the Manhattan office may be processed same-day if records are available.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional service fees (approximately $10-$15).
• The marriage license fee is $35.
• Copies of marriage certificates can be ordered from the City Clerk for $15 per copy.
• The fee for divorce certificate copies is $5 per page.

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

• This free searchable database provides information on registered business entities, including formation dates, addresses, registered agents, and status.
• Bronx Chamber of Commerce, located at 1200 Waters Place, Suite M107, Bronx, NY 10461, phone, website www.Bronx Countychamber.org, provides business resources, networking, and advocacy.
• Health permits and food service licenses are issued by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, with inspection records searchable online.