About Dutchess County, New York
Dutchess County is located in the southeastern part of New York State. It is part of the Hudson Valley region and is bordered by Columbia, Putnam, and Ulster counties. The county seat is the city of Poughkeepsie.
The county government is composed of a county executive, a county legislature, and various departments and agencies. The county legislature is composed of 25 members, each representing a district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request public records in Dutchess?
Contact the Dutchess County Clerk-Recorder's office for public records requests. Requirements vary by record type and state law.
What court records are available online?
Visit the Dutchess Superior Court website for online case search and public court records access.
How do I obtain vital records?
Birth, death, and marriage certificates are available through the Dutchess County Clerk-Recorder or State Vital Records office.
Where can I find property records?
Search property records through the Dutchess Assessor's office online portal.
Official Government Sources
Dutchess County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Dutchess government websites.
Dutchess County Public Records
Dutchess County Criminal Information
Link to criminal warrants and information.
Dutchess County Directory
Index of Dutchess county's services and resources.
Dutchess County Birth, Death and Marriage Records
Official Dutchess County birth, death and marriage certificates.
Dutchess County Business Information
Find economic development assistance for businesses.
Dutchess County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography.
Dutchess County Health Statistics
Official public health data.
Dutchess County Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Registration
Get driving license, ID card and vehicle license information.
Search for Dutchess County Records
New York Archives information and recorded historic documents.
Dutchess County Official Public Records Search
County clerk recorder information and recorded documents.
Dutchess County Library
Get information held in libraries.
Dutchess County Property Assessor
Property assessment and other county real estate resources.
Dutchess County Real Property Tax Service
Assessment and real property information.
Dutchess County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
Dutchess County Recorded Documents and Copies
Search and order recorded documents in the county.
Dutchess County Schools
Information for students and teachers.
Dutchess County Chamber of Commerce
Business information and directory.
Dutchess County Voter Registration
Registered voters and election information.
Dutchess County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement information and news.
Dutchess County Newspaper Archives
Searchable newspapers and archives.
Dutchess County Newspaper
Local news reports and information.
Dutchess County Maps
Find maps and roads of Dutchess County.
Dutchess County Airport
Local airport information.
Dutchess County Courts
Dutchess County New York Court Jurisdiction is governed by the New York State Unified Court System (NYSUCS). The courthouses are located in Poughkeepsie, NY and serve the residents of Dutchess County. The court jurisdiction includes Supreme Court, County Court, Family Court, Surrogate's Court and Town & Village Courts.
Dutchess County Criminal and Civil Court Records
Criminal records, divorces and other civil cases and filings.
Dutchess County Case Search
Search case and court filings in Dutchess County.
Dutchess County Family Court
Juvenile and adult family cases.
Dutchess County Appellate Court
Appeals from Dutchess County Court.
Dutchess County Courthouses
County court information.
Dutchess County Probation Department
Adult and juvenile offenders.
Dutchess County Youth Bureau
Juvenile delinquency prevention.
Dutchess County Municipal Courts
City, town and village courts in Dutchess County.
Dutchess County Public Defender
Criminal defense.
Dutchess County Attorney's Office
Criminal prosecution in the county of Dutchess.
Dutchess County District Judge
Ninth Judicial District Court of New York.
Dutchess County Correctional Facility
County jail facilities.
Dutchess County Coroner and Medical Examiner
County death investigation.
Dutchess County Child Support
Court orders and child support payments.
Dutchess County Appeals Bureau
Criminal case appeals matters.
Dutchess County Justice Court Bureau
Misdemeanor offenses.
Dutchess County Major Crimes Bureau
Violent felony offenders and career criminals.
Dutchess County Narcotics Bureau
Felony drug cases.
Dutchess County Special Victims Bureau
Sex offense, domestic violence crimes and elder abuse cases.
Dutchess County Domestic Violence Department
Order of protection and other domestic violence issues.
Dutchess County Surrogate's Court
Supervise estate settlements, adoptions and guardianships.
Dutchess County District Attorney
Chief law enforcement officer and criminal prosecutor.