Sullivan County, New York Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Sullivan County can be obtained through the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records via their official website or upon request at their office located at 58 Old Route 17, Monticello, NY. You should contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability of an online portal for accessing booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Sullivan County, you should contact the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). The DCJS provides statewide criminal history record searches, which can be requested online or by mail. For local assistance, you may also visit the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office to inquire about any additional local procedures.

You can look up sex offenders in Sullivan County by accessing the New York State Sex Offender Registry, which is maintained by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services. The registry provides a searchable online database where you can find information about registered sex offenders by name or location. For further assistance, you can also contact the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office.

You can register to vote in Sullivan County by completing an online application at dmv.ny.gov/more-info/electronic-voter-registration-application, submitting a paper application by mail, or visiting the Sullivan County Board of Elections at 14 Jefferson Street, Monticello, phone (845) 807-0400. The registration deadline is 25 days before any election in New York. Once registered, you can request an absentee ballot through the Board of Elections website or by contacting their office directly; New York allows any registered voter to vote absentee without providing a reason.

Property records in Sullivan County can be accessed through the Sullivan County Clerk's Office at 100 North Street, Monticello, phone (845) 807-0414, website sullivancountyclerk.com, which maintains an online searchable database of recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens. For property assessment and tax information, visit the Real Property Tax Service website at sullivanny.us, which offers a free GIS mapping system where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to view tax assessments, property characteristics, and aerial maps. Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested in person or by mail for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events in Sullivan County are available from the Sullivan County Clerk's Office, 100 North Street, Monticello, NY 12701, phone (845) 807-0414. Birth certificates cost $30 for the first copy and death certificates cost $15 per copy. Requests require a completed application form and valid photo ID from an eligible applicant (registrant, parent, spouse, child, or authorized party). Processing takes approximately 2-4 weeks by mail, or same-day for walk-in requests if the record is readily available. You can also order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com or from the New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section at health.ny.gov/vital_records.

Business records in Sullivan County can be found through several sources depending on the business type. For corporations and LLCs, search the New York State Department of State's free online database at appext20.dos.ny.gov/corp_public/corpsearch.entity_search_entry. For DBA certificates and sole proprietorship filings, contact the Sullivan County Clerk's Office at (845) 807-0414 or visit 100 North Street in Monticello. Professional licenses are issued by New York State licensing boards, not at the county level. Building permits and local business licenses are handled by individual town and village offices throughout Sullivan County.