Herkimer County

Herkimer County is located in the central Mohawk Valley region of New York State, established in 1791 from Montgomery County. Herkimer County seat is the Village of Herkimer, situated along the Mohawk River. Herkimer County includes approximately 1,458 square miles and has a population of roughly 60,000 residents according to recent census estimates. Herkimer County is named after General Nicholas Herkimer, a Revolutionary War hero who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Oriskany in 1777, one of the bloodiest battles of the American Revolution. Major landmarks include Herkimer Home State Historic Site, the Erie Canal corridor which transformed Herkimer County's economy in the 19th century, and Herkimer Diamond Mines where visitors can search for distinctive double-terminated quartz crystals. Herkimer County is bordered by Oneida County to the east, Hamilton County to the north, and includes portions of the Adirondack Park. Herkimer County Office Building at 109 Mary Street in Herkimer houses the County Clerk, who maintains land records, court records, and vital statistics. Herkimer County Real Property Tax Service Agency handles assessment records and property tax information. Herkimer County is home to communities including Little Falls, Ilion, Dolgeville, and Frankfort, with an economy historically rooted in manufacturing, agriculture, and more recently tourism. The Mohawk River remains a defining geographic feature, providing recreational opportunities and historical significance as part of the historic inland waterway system.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Requests should include the subject's name, approximate date of arrest, and any identifying information.
• Processing fees for copies of arrest records vary but typically range from $0.25 per page for standard documents.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows New York State regulations, allowing for release upon payment or posting of bail, which can be arranged through the facility.

• Town and Village Justice Courts throughout Herkimer County handle misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims up to $5,000, and preliminary hearings for felonies.
• Fees for certified copies of court documents are typically $6 for the first page and $1 for each additional page.
• Remote access to certain civil case information may be available through the e-filing system, but criminal case records generally require in-person or written requests with proper identification and case information.

Property records for Herkimer County, New York are maintained by the Herkimer County Clerk. This office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties in Herkimer County.

🔗 https://herkimercountyny.gov

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

• Birth certificates cost $30 for the first copy and $15 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously.
• Death certificates have the same fee structure.
• Processing time for mail requests typically ranges from 4-6 weeks, while in-person requests at local offices may be available same-day or within a few days.
• Online ordering is available through VitalChek at health.ny.gov for an additional processing fee, with expedited delivery options.
• New York vital records law is codified in Public Health Law Article 41, Sections 4100-4144, which establishes registration requirements, access restrictions, and fee structures for vital records throughout the state.

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

• The state maintains a searchable online database at dos.ny.gov/corporations where anyyou can look up business entity information including formation date, status, registered agent, and principal address free of charge.