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State
New York
County seat
Brooklyn
Population
2,736,074
Area
70 sq mi
Founded
1683
Cities and towns
1

Kings County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Law enforcement is provided by the NYPD, which operates 23 precincts in Brooklyn (precincts 60-94). Jail services are provided by the NYC Department of Correction, which operates Rikers Island and the Brooklyn Detention Complex at 275 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn NY 11201. There is a Kings County Sheriff office but its role is limited to civil enforcement (evictions, court orders), not criminal law enforcement or jail operations.

Police Departments. The NYPD and the Sheriff's Office coordinate on major crimes and public safety initiatives, making sure of full law enforcement coverage across Kings County.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. For criminal matters, the NYPD's Brooklyn precincts (numbered 60 through 94) handle patrol, investigations, and arrests across the county. The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, located at 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, prosecutes criminal cases and maintains some public information on prosecutions. Court records of arrests resulting in prosecution become part of the public court file accessible through the New York State Unified Court System.

Criminal Records. Residents can request background checks through the New York State Office of Court Administration, which provides access to statewide criminal history records.

Rikers Island and the Brooklyn Detention Complex at 275 Atlantic Ave hold most Brooklyn detainees. Call NYC DOC at (718) 546-0700 for inmate information. Vital records for events occurring in Kings County (Brooklyn) are maintained by both local and state agencies. Birth certificates for births occurring in Brooklyn from 1910 to present can be requested from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Vital Records, 125 Worth Street, CN-4, Room 133, New York, NY 10013 (phone: 311 or 212-639-9675). Kings County is served by multiple levels of courts within the New York State Unified Court System. Kings County Supreme Court, located at 360 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (phone: 347-296-1234), is the trial court of general jurisdiction handling major civil cases (over $25,000) and felony criminal cases. Property and land records in Kings County are maintained by the Office of the City Register, with the main Brooklyn office located at 210 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (phone: 718-802-3600).

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Old mine workings in Kings County

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The mine records hold 3 named mine sites inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. New York has no coal AML program; the DEC database covers permitted mines, not historic underground workings.

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Named workings recorded in Kings County

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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How do I find court records in Kings County, New York?

Kings County courts are part of the New York Unified Court System. Search criminal and civil cases online at iapps.courts.state.ny.us (e-Courts). For felony and major civil matters: Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams St, Brooklyn NY 11201. For misdemeanors: the county Criminal Court, 120 Schermerhorn St. For family matters: the region Family Court, 330 Jay St.

How do I get a criminal background check for Kings County / New York?

The New York criminal history record comes from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Fingerprint based Record Review only: book an IdentoGO fingerprint appointment online or at 877-472-6915 with service code 15464Z (suppressed record) or 15465F (unsuppressed record); DCJS mails the rap sheet or a no record response. Fee: $17.50 (as of 2/2/2026) for New York residents fingerprinted at IdentoGO; $57.45 for those living outside New York State.

How do I look up sex offenders in Kings County / Brooklyn?

Search the New York State Sex Offender Registry (DCJS), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Kings County, New York?

Register with the county board of elections (Board of Elections in the City of New York) or through the New York State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. For the November 3, 2026 general election, registration applications must be received by October 24, 2026.

How do I look up property records in Kings County, New York?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Kings County are kept by the New York City Register. Property values are set by the city, town or village assessor, and tax bills come from the town or city tax collector. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Kings County, New York?

Certified birth and death certificates for New York come from the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records (all of the state except New York City). Birth and death records are also available from the local Registrar of Vital Statistics where the event occurred; New York City births and deaths come from the New York City Department of Health. By mail to New York State Department of Health, Vital Records Certification Unit, P.O. Box 2602, Albany, NY 12220-2602, or online or by phone through VitalChek Network, the independent company the Department has partnered with. Fee: $30 per copy by mail; $45 per copy online or by phone, plus a vendor processing fee per order.

How do I find business license records in Kings County, New York?

Business entity filings are searched with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations.

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