| 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 » |
| Contact Information |
Albany County Clerk Monday-Friday Voice: (518) 487-5100 |
Email the Clerk
Hon. Thomas G. Clingan
Albany County Clerk
First Deputy County Clerks
Lynn M. Vaillancourt
Geraldine M. Gould
Deputy County Clerks
Marlene J. Dion
Sherlyn Chapman
Deborah Kruzinski
Forms Available Online
We're happy to make the following forms available to you online.
| How to File a DBA |
A “DBA” (shorthand for “doing business as”) is officially referred to as an “Assumed Business Name” in New York State law. Section 130 of the State's General Business Law sets out the requirements and conditions of DBAs. Banks require a certified copy of your filed DBA before they will allow you to open a bank account for your new business. We're pleased to offer a downloadable form as well as a customer satisfaction survey that you can download or complete online. |
| How to File a FOIL Request |
Also known as "Public Information" requests, these requests are governed by New York State's "Freedom of Information Law" (§§84-90 of the Public Officers Law). We've created a downloadable form for your convenience, and now will accept requests by email. |
| NYS Nonresident Real Property Estimated Income Tax Form |
New York State requires filing of the Nonresident Real Property Estimated Income Tax Payment Form (IT-2663) when an out-of-state resident sells property in Albany County. Form IT-2663 is available for download, with accompanying instructions. |
| Petition for Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) |
| A less costly and more informal alternative to a Tax Certiorari proceeding, the Small Claims Assessment Review (SCAR) provides property owners an opportunity to challenge the assessment on their real property. |
Index Number Application
This form is used to initiate an action in court.
Request for Judicial Intervention form ("RJI" Form) [PDF*]
This form is often used with the Index Number Application when initiating a court proceeding
