Document Retrieval in New York (Manhattan) County, NY

New York County, coterminous with the Borough of Manhattan, is the most densely populated county in the United States and the commercial heart of New York City. The county houses the New York State State Records Office and handles the nation's most complex commercial public records, business filings, and financial records.

Population: 1,694,251

County Seat: New York

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New York (Manhattan) County Records Office Information

Land & Property Records

Office of the City Register – New York County (Manhattan), NYC Department of Finance

66 John Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10038

311 (or 212-NEW-YORK)

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Fees: Real estate documents: $32.00 base fee + $5.00 per page + $5.00 cover page fee (minimum charge applies for 2-page documents); additional mortgage/transfer tax may apply

Processing: eRecorded documents typically processed within a few business days; paper submissions may take 2–4 weeks

Official source

Vital Records

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Office of Vital Records

125 Worth Street, CN-4, Room 133, New York, NY 10013

311 (or 212-639-9675)

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (in-person by appointment for walk-in service)

Fees: $15.00 per certified birth certificate copy; $15.00 per certified death certificate copy

Processing: Same day possible for eligible in-person requests with appointment; mail/VitalChek orders typically take 2–4 weeks

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What to know about requesting records in New York (Manhattan) County

Manhattan's City Register office (also called the Manhattan Business Center) at 66 John Street records deeds, mortgages, and liens for New York County
ACRIS provides online access to New York County property records from 1966 to present, with older records on microfilm at the Register's office
NYC's central Office of Vital Records, located in Manhattan, issues birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in the five boroughs

Documents We Retrieve in New York (Manhattan) County

Our team retrieves a comprehensive range of documents from New York (Manhattan) County and New York government agencies and records offices.

Vital Records

Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
Marriage Certificates
Divorce Certificates
Amended Vital Records

Property & Real Estate

Property Deeds
Mortgage Documents
Title Documents
Lien Records
Property Tax Records
Foreclosure Records

Business & Corporate

Articles of Incorporation
Certificate of Good Standing
UCC Filings
Annual Reports
Business Licenses
Operating Agreements

DMV & Vehicle

Vehicle Titles
Driver Records
Vehicle Registration
Driving History
Accident Reports
License Verification

Educational Records

Academic Transcripts
Diplomas
Degree Verification
GED Certificates
Enrollment Records
Teacher Certifications

Background & Identity

Employment Verification
Identity Documents
Citizenship Records
Immigration Documents
Military Records

Cities Served in New York (Manhattan) County

We provide document retrieval services for all cities and communities within New York (Manhattan) County, including:

Manhattan, NYBrooklyn, NYQueens, NYJersey City, NYHoboken, NY

Document Retrieval in Nearby Counties

Queens County

Queens County is the geographically largest of New York City's five boroughs and one of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in the world. The county agencies serve communities speaking over 160 languages and serve JFK and LaGuardia airports.

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Bronx County

Bronx County is the only New York City borough located on the U.S. mainland. Home to Yankee Stadium and the Bronx Zoo, the county agencies handle significant healthcare and housing records.

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