Oswego County

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Requests for arrest records must be submitted in writing to the arresting agency or the Sheriff's Office, which may charge reasonable fees for document reproduction.
• Response times for FOIL requests can range from five business days to several weeks depending on the complexity of the request.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process follows New York State guidelines, allowing for cash bail or bond through a licensed bondsman.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• Each town and village in Oswego County maintains Justice Courts that handle misdemeanors, traffic violations, small claims up to $3,000, and civil cases up to $3,000.
• Criminal case information may be obtained by visiting the County Clerk's office in person or submitting a written request.
• Certified copies of judgments, orders, and other court documents are available from the County Clerk for a fee of $5 for the first page and $1.25 for each additional page, plus a $6 certification fee.
• Oswego County Clerk's office at 46 East Bridge Street processes these requests.

• Recording fees vary by document type, with deeds typically costing $75 for the first page and $5 for each additional page, plus applicable state and county transfer taxes.
• This free public portal displays property boundaries, assessment values, sales history, and basic parcel information, though it does not provide access to actual recorded documents.
• Certified copies of deeds and other recorded instruments can be requested in person, by mail, or via phone with a credit card, with walk-in service typically providing same-day copies.

• Eligible requestors include the registrant (for birth records), parents, spouse, children, or legal representatives.
• Processing time for in-person requests is typically immediate, while mail requests may take 2-4 weeks.
• State vital records can be ordered online at www.health.ny.gov/vital_records with fees of $30 per certificate plus processing fees.
• The marriage license fee is $40, and there is a 24-hour waiting period before the ceremony can occur, with the license valid for 60 days.
• Divorce records (decrees and judgments) are maintained by Oswego County Clerk as court records and can be accessed by the parties to the divorce or their legal representatives.

• This free public database allows searches by business name, DOS ID number, or registered agent and displays entity status, formation date, jurisdiction, and registered office address.
• Oswego County Planning Department at 46 East Bridge Street, Oswego, NY 13126, phone, provides zoning information and reviews certain development proposals.