New York Court Locations and Records: Find the Right Office Fast
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Family cases in New York are heard in the Supreme Court. In New York, a DIVORCE is filed in the 'Supreme Court' - which is the TRIAL court, not the highest court. Both the Supreme Court and Family Court sit in each county.
The clerk's office is a different thing from the court itself. The clerk accepts filings, keeps the record, and collects fees, while judges and hearings belong to the court. For a filing question, the clerk is the right first call. The official New York directory and case record search are below.
Official New York court locators
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Find a NY court (by county and court type) (New York judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your area, with locations and contact details. https://www.nycourts.gov/find-court
NY eCourts (WebCivil / WebFamily) (New York courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as free and the system is organized statewide. https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain
New York state courts website (New York judicial branch): The official home of the New York court system, with statewide rules, news, and links to every court. https://www.nycourts.gov
NYSCEF (NY State Unified Court System): NYSCEF is New York's e-filing system. If you do not have a lawyer you are never required to e-file, but you can choose to use NYSCEF for divorce cases in counties where it is offered, and Family Court e-filing is available only in some counties and case types. https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/HomePage
New York court self-help resources (New York courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own New York family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp
NY eCourts (WebCivil / WebFamily): No account to search. Divorce/matrimonial cases are SEALED - viewable only by parties, attorneys, or court order. Many Family Court documents (custody, support) are confidential; the portal shows case status, not the documents. https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcivil/ecourtsMain
Open the eCourts case search
Search by party name or index/docket number
For Family Court cases use iapps.courts.state.ny.us/fcasfamily/main
Official link data for New York was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Which court hears family cases in New York?
Family cases in New York are heard in the Supreme Court. In New York, a DIVORCE is filed in the 'Supreme Court' - which is the TRIAL court, not the highest court. Both the Supreme Court and Family Court sit in each county.
Can I look up an existing New York case online?
NY eCourts (WebCivil / WebFamily) is the official search. No account to search. Divorce/matrimonial cases are SEALED - viewable only by parties, attorneys, or court order. Many Family Court documents (custody, support) are confidential; the portal shows case status, not the documents.
Is the clerk the same as the court?
No. The clerk of court accepts filings, keeps records, and collects fees. Judges and hearings belong to the court itself. For filing questions, start with the clerk's office.
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New York custody and parenting-time resources
New York Courts also calls visitation parenting time. Use these official resources alongside your own organized records. Court information comes from the court system; these links do not imply endorsement of FamilyCourtHelp.
- New York visitation and parenting time
Official information explaining visitation and parenting time.
- Custody & visitation orders
Official information and help links for custody and visitation orders.
- Find a New York court
Use the official statewide directory to find the relevant court.