Niagara County Clerk
Niagara County Clerk's Office
NOTICE
The Niagara County Clerk’s Office is following protocols outlined in
Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order(s), and the office is open to the
public, with the following limitations:
ONE (1) PERSON PER TRANSACTION UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED.
FACECOVERINGS MUST BE WORN, AND SOCIAL DISTANCING REQUIREMENTS FOLLOWED
Recording Office - Recording of Real Estate transactions
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We highly encourage you to utilize E-Recording, US Mail, UPS, FedEx.
If you must present your documents in person, you may do so by
scheduling an appointment. Please call 716-439-7022.
Land Records
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Copies of maps, deeds, mortgages etc. may be requested by phone,
email, US Mail. No appointment necessary if you wish to obtain copies
in person, but it is recommended that you call ahead at 716-439-7022.
Actions & Proceedings
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Attorneys - Supreme Court filings - all new and existing court filings
must be done electronically via NYSCEF. If your case is currently not
e-filed, you must file a Stipulation & Consent to E-file via the new
EDDS system (nycourts.gov) to have your case converted.
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Self-represented litigants and persons wishing to obtain a DBA, file a
transcript of judgment, obtain copies etc. - may enter the office
without an appointment.
Title Searchers/Abstractors
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If you are not leasing space in the County Clerk's Office, please call
716-439-7022 for an appointment to search records.
Office Fee Schedule
We accept payment in the form of cash, personal checks (up to $500.00),
corporate checks (up to $10,000.00) and money orders.
Make checks & money orders payable to: Niagara County Clerk.
We also accept Master Card, Visa, and Discover. There is a convenience
fee of 2.5% of the amount charged plus a .50 transaction fee assessed
when using a credit card.
Actions & Proceedings – Court Records/Filing
Efile – Efiling is mandatory in Niagara County for most case types.
Click this link to see the full list of both mandatory and consensual
case types.
(Select Niagara County from the drop down box.)
https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/AuthorizeCaseType
Recording Office / Land Records
All documents submitted for recording must be accompanied with a postage
paid self-addressed return envelope.
Subdivision Maps
We are pleased to announce that Subdivision Maps are now
imaged. You can access Subdivision Maps in our office on the
public computers or subscribe to our online service. Our
online service is available at
www.searchiqs.com. Our Subdivision Maps are located under the INDEXBOOKS tab.
To locate and/or view the subdivision map, search the
following tabs:
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Search Index By Name Tab
- Select the Map Volume that applies
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Search by Subdivision and/or Surveyor Name to obtain
Book and Page of Map
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Go To Document Tab
- Select Book Type: MAP
- Enter: Book and Page of Map
- Click: Go to, to view the image
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Recording a Subdivision Map
Honoring Our Purple Heart Heroes...
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski launched the Purple
Heart Recognition initiative for Niagara County Veterans who
are or were recipients of the Purple Heart - the oldest
military award presented to American service members.
In addition to Niagara County receiving the distinction as an
official Purple Heart County, a memorial "Book of Honor"
commemorating recipients brave service and sacrifice is
unveiled annually in a formal ceremony held on National Purple
Heart Day, August 7th.
The historic rotunda of the Niagara County Courthouse is home
to the permanent Frank J. Gaffney Purple Heart Book of Honor.
The display is open to the public.
If you are a Purple Heart recipient, or know someone (deceased
or living) who is, please share or complete this form:
Purple Heart Recipient
Form
Niagara County
County Clerk Office
Niagara County
Courthouse
175 Hawley St.
Lockport, NY 14067
Office Hours From 9 AM - 4:30 PM