Queens County, New York Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Queens County or serving short-term sentences. While these photos are not directly accessible online to the public, you can request them through the NYPD's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request process. Visit the NYPD's official website for more information on how to submit a FOIL request.

To obtain a criminal background check in Queens County, New York, you need to contact the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The DCJS provides an official background check service, which requires submitting fingerprints. You can find detailed instructions and necessary forms on the DCJS website to complete the process.

You can look up sex offenders in Queens County, New York, by accessing the New York State Sex Offender Registry. The registry is maintained by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and can be searched online. You can search by name, county, or zip code to find information about registered sex offenders in the area.

To register to vote in Queens County, you can register online through the New York State Board of Elections at voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter, by mail using a voter registration form, or in person at the NYC Board of Elections Queens Office at 118-35 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375, phone (718) 730-6730. You must register at least 25 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. New York offers same-day voter registration during the early voting period with proper documentation. For absentee ballot requests or to find your polling place, visit www.vote.nyc or call Queens office.

Property records for Queens County are maintained by the NYC Office of the City Register, Queens Office at 144-06 94th Avenue, Jamaica, phone (718) 298-8787, with free online access through the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) at a836-acris.nyc.gov/DS/DocumentSearch/Index. ACRIS allows you to search and view deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other recorded documents from 1966 forward by address, block and lot, or party name. For property tax information and assessed values, use the NYC Department of Finance property search at www1.nyc.gov/site/finance/taxes/property.page. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $4 for the first page plus $4 per additional page and can be requested online, by mail, or in person.

Birth and death certificates for Queens County are obtained through the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Office of Vital Records at 125 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013, open Monday-Friday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Certified copies cost $15 each and require a completed application, valid photo ID, proof of relationship to the person on the record, and payment. You can apply in person for same-day service (if available), by mail with 4-6 week processing time, or online through VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com with additional fees for convenience and expedited shipping. More information and downloadable applications are available at www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/services/birth-certificates.page.

Business license records in Queens County can be found through several agencies depending on the business type. For DBA (Doing Business As) certificates and assumed name filings, contact the Queens County Clerk at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, phone (718) 298-0600. For incorporated entities (corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships), search the free New York State Department of State database at www.dos.ny.gov/corps/bus_entity_search.html. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection at www1.nyc.gov/site/dca maintains various business licenses for activities within New York City, while building permits and construction-related licenses are handled by the NYC Department of Buildings, Queens Office at (718) 286-5600.