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Contact Information

Albany County Clerk
County Court House
Room 128
16 Eagle Street, Albany NY 12207-1077

Monday-Friday
8:30am-4:30pm

Voice: (518) 487-5100
Fax: (518) 487-5099
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Hon. Thomas G. Clingan, Albany County Clerk

Hon. Thomas G. Clingan
Albany County Clerk

First Deputy County Clerks
Lynn M. Vaillancourt
Geraldine M. Gould

Deputy County Clerk
Marlene J. Dion

 

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

This page contains questions we often hear at the County Clerk's office and the Hall of Records. Click a question to view our answer. If you don't find the answer you are looking for, please contact us by email at CountyClerk@AlbanyCounty.com or by phone (518) 487-5100.
Do you have old newspapers?
 
How can I find information on a missing person? Can you do a background check on someone? What information do you have about me?
 
How would I find out who currently owns a particular piece of property?
 
I was told that the record I need would be in Albany. Why don't you have it?
 
Where can I get a copy of the accident report from my recent accident?
 
Where would I get a copy of my marriage license?
 
Do you have my bankruptcy papers?
 
Where do I get a copy of my birth certificate?
 
I lost my Social Security card. Can you give me a replacement?
 
I'm a Notary Public and I have not received my Notary renewal. I'm told you have it in Albany.
 
Where do I get a copy of a divorce decree?
 
Do you have a copy of my deed?
 
Do you have the court record I'm looking for?
 
Where can I find a will?
 
How do I find adoption records?
 
Forms Available Online

We're pleased to offer downloadable DBA and FOIL forms along with other useful information.

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Deeds and Mortgages Online
Images of deeds and mortgages from 1980 to the present are instantly available on screen in our office. We have also made available copies of deeds and mortgages through the Internet. Learn More »
 
 

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