Chautauqua County, NY Public Records

Chautauqua County adheres to the New York Freedom of Information Law, which grants public access to records. Residents can access these records by submitting an FOIA request online. However, some records must be requested from the official custodian of the record. The Chautauqua County Clerk's Office maintains all land records, accessible through its online records portal. For vital records such as birth and death certificates, residents must contact the town, city, or village clerk where the event occurred. Marriage records are also available at the clerk's office, where the marriage license application was filed. Beyond vital records, various government departments hold other public records, which can be accessed through the respective agencies. For instance, property tax records and county meetings can be accessed online or through direct contact with the relevant offices.