About Putnam County, New York
Putnam County is located in the southeastern part of New York State, about 50 miles north of New York City. It has a population of approximately 99,710 people. The county seat is Carmel.
Putnam County is governed by a Board of Legislators, comprising seven members who are elected by district for two-year terms. The county executive, appointed by the legislators, oversees the county departments and Division of Central Services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I request public records in Putnam?
Contact the Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam County Clerk-Recorder or State Vital Records office.
Where can I find property records?
Search property records through the Putnam Assessor's office online portal.
Official Government Sources
Putnam County Public Records Directory
All links go directly to official Putnam government websites.
Putnam County Public Records
Putnam County Criminal Information
Link to criminal warrants and information.
Putnam County Directory
Index of Putnam county's departments, services and resources.
Putnam County Death Records
Official death certificates from the county of Putnam.
Putnam County Births
Order records of births in the county of Putnam.
Putnam County Marriage Records
Information to obtain marriage records in Putnam County.
Putnam County Business Information
Find economic development assistance for businesses.
Putnam County Census Information
Quick, easy facts about people, business and geography.
Putnam County Health Statistics
Official public health data.
Putnam County Driver's License and Motor Vehicle Registration
Get driving license, ID card and vehicle license information.
Putnam County Departments Records Management
County and court inactive record retrieval.
Putnam County Historical Records
Access archive maps, books, periodicals and photographs.
Putnam County Official Public Records Search
County clerk recorder information and recorded documents.
Putnam County Library
Get information held in libraries.
Putnam County Real Property Tax Service
Assessment and real property information.
Putnam County Real Property Locator
GIS map and parcel search.
Putnam County Tax Information
Review and obtain property taxes and more.
Putnam County Schools
Information for students and teachers.
Putnam County Colleges and Universities
Information for Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Putnam County Chamber of Commerce
Business information and directory for Greater Mahopac-Carmel.
Putnam County Voter Registration
Registered voters and election information.
Putnam County Sheriff's Office
Law enforcement information and news.
Putnam County Jail
Correctional facility inmate and visitation information.
Putnam County Newspaper Archives
Searchable newspapers and archives.
Putnam County Maps
Find maps and roads of Putnam County.
Putnam County Crime Victims Board
Assistance, compensation and protection for violent crime victims.
Putnam County Courts
Putnam County New York court is located in Carmel, NY. It is a trial court of general jurisdiction and handles civil and criminal cases. It also handles family court matters, including divorce, child custody, and adoption. The court also handles small claims, traffic violations, and landlord-tenant disputes.
Putnam County Criminal and Civil Court Records
Criminal records, divorces and other civil cases and filings.
Putnam County Family Court
Juvenile and adult family cases.
Putnam County Appellate Court
Appeals from Putnam County Court.
Putnam County Courthouses
County court information.
Putnam County Probation Department
Adult and juvenile offenders.
Putnam County Youth Bureau
Juvenile delinquency prevention.
Putnam County Attorney's Office
Criminal prosecution by the Putnam County Department of Law.
Putnam County District Judge
Ninth Judicial District Court of New York.
Putnam County Child Support
Court orders and child support payments.
Putnam County Treatment Court
Adult and family drug treatment matters.
Putnam County Domestic Violence Court
Order of protection and other domestic violence issues.
Putnam County Surrogate's Court
Supervise estate settlements, adoptions and guardianships.