Tompkins County, New York Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Tompkins County can be obtained from the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their official website or upon request at their office located at 779 Warren Road, Ithaca, NY 14850. It's important to note that access to these photos may be subject to privacy laws and regulations.

To obtain a criminal background check in Tompkins County, you should contact the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). Locally, you can also visit the Tompkins County Clerk's Office at 320 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, where they may assist with the process. The DCJS provides background checks based on fingerprints, and you can request these through their online portal or by mail.

You can look up sex offenders in Tompkins County by accessing the New York State Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and provides detailed information about registered sex offenders, including their current location and offense details. The registry can be accessed online through the DCJS website.

Voter registration in Tompkins County is handled by the Tompkins County Board of Elections at 128 East Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (phone: 607-274-5522). You can register online at www.elections.ny.gov, in person at the Board of Elections office, by mail, or at the DMV. The registration deadline is 25 days before any election. The Board of Elections also processes absentee ballot applications and provides information about polling locations and early voting sites throughout the county.

Property records in Tompkins County are maintained by the County Clerk's Office at 320 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850, which is the Register of Deeds for recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, and liens. You can search the property records index online at www.tompkinscountyny.gov/clerk, typically for free, though viewing actual documents may require a fee. For property assessment and tax information, contact the Tompkins County Assessment Department at 607-274-5517 or use the free online GIS mapping system at tcgis.tompkins-co.org, which provides detailed parcel information, tax maps, and aerial imagery.

Birth and death certificates for events in Tompkins County are available through the Tompkins County Clerk's Office at 320 North Tioga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 (phone: 607-274-5431). The fee is $30 for the first certified copy and $15 for additional copies of the same record ordered together. You can request records in person for immediate service or by mail with 2-4 week processing time. You can also order through the New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section or through VitalChek.com for expedited service with additional fees. Valid photo ID and proof of eligibility are required.

Business records in Tompkins County vary by business type. For DBA (Doing Business As) filings and assumed name certificates, contact the Tompkins County Clerk's Office at 607-274-5431. For corporations and LLCs, search the New York State Department of State's online business entity database at www.dos.ny.state.gov/corps, which provides free access to formation documents, registered agents, and current status. Local business licenses and permits are issued by individual municipalities, contact the City of Ithaca Planning Department at 607-274-6550 for city businesses, or the appropriate town office for businesses outside the city.