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South Dayton, New York Public Records

Where South Dayton's records are kept. Court and property records for South Dayton sit with Cattaraugus County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of New York.

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As a small town, South Dayton relies on Cattaraugus County and the State of New York for its public records. The cards below are the New York state offices, and the Cattaraugus County offices are on our Cattaraugus County page. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

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FBI Buffalo Field Office

The FBI Buffalo Field Office covers Cattaraugus County, New York. Report federal crimes and tips to this office; your own FBI record comes from the FBI Identity History Summary service.

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New York Inmates

Find the location and release information of individuals incarcerated with the NY Dept. of Corrections.

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New York Sex Offenders

Search the NY Division of Criminal Justice Services database of registered offenders by name or location.

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New York Attorney General

The New York Attorney General is the state's chief lawyer, handling consumer and tenant complaints, civil rights cases and FOIL requests. Court records come from the New York State Unified Court System.

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About public records in South Dayton

What we hold on South Dayton, and who keeps its records.

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South Dayton at a glance

County
Cattaraugus County
County seat
Little Valley
Population
541
Cattaraugus County population
77,042
Local records
Cattaraugus County offices
ZIP codes
14138

About South Dayton public records

South Dayton is an incorporated place in Cattaraugus County, a place of 541 people, and keeps its own council and town business records. Little Valley, the county seat, is where the county offices are. See our Cattaraugus County page for every county office.

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How do I register to vote in South Dayton, New York?

Voter registration in New York is run by the New York State Board of Elections, and the county board of elections keeps the roll for South Dayton. You can register online, by mail or in person. A registration form has to reach the county board of elections by the tenth day before an election to count for that election, under Election Law 5-210.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in South Dayton, New York?

Certified birth and death certificates for events in New York come from the New York State Department of Health, Vital Records (all of the state except New York City). The fee is $30 per copy by mail; $45 per copy online or by phone, plus a vendor processing fee per order. 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.

How do I look up property records in South Dayton, New York?

Deeds for property in South Dayton are recorded by the county clerk, the city, town or village assessor sets the assessed value, and the town or city tax collector sends the tax bill. Our Cattaraugus County page lists those offices.

How do I find business license records in South Dayton, New York?

Businesses that operate in South Dayton register with the New York Department of State, Division of Corporations, which runs the state business entity search.

How do I run a New York criminal background check?

New York criminal history checks are run by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The fee is $17.50 (as of 2/2/2026) for New York residents fingerprinted at IdentoGO; $57.45 for those living outside New York State. 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.

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