Chautauqua County, NY Public Records

County Court - Current Case Files Only
PO Box 292
Mayville, NY 14757 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Ch
Hours: 9AM-5PM; Summer 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 716-753-4266, 716-753-4835
F: 716-753-4993
Couriers: 1 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
Jurisdiction: Felony
This court does not hold closed case records; they are held by the County Clerk. See that listing for a countywide search. Also see the OCA for statewide searches.
County Clerk
PO Box 170
Mayville, NY 14757 http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/168/Co
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 716-753-4331
F: 716-753-4293
Couriers: 1 N Erie St, Courthouse
Mayville, NY 14757
Jurisdiction: Felony, Civil
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
All documents in civil Supreme Court actions, matrimonial, guardianship cases, name changes and criminal proceedings in County Court are filed with the County Clerk's office.
Supreme Court - Current Case Files Only
PO Box 292
Mayville, NY 14757 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Ch
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 716-753-4266
F: 716-753-4993
Couriers: 1 N Erie St
Mayville, NY 14757
Jurisdiction: Civil
This court does not hold closed civil case records; they are held by the County Clerk. See that listing for a countywide search. Also see the OCA for certain statewide searches.
Dunkirk City Court
342 Central Ave
Dunkirk, NY 14048 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/ch
Hours: 9AM-5PM EST
P: 716-366-2055
F: 716-366-3622
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic
Restricted Records: No sealed, expunged, adoption, sex offense, juvenile or mental health records released
Jamestown City Court
200 E Third Street
Jamestown, NY 14701 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/ch
Hours: 8:30AM-4:30PM EST
P: 716-483-7561, 716-483-7562
F: 716-483-7519
Jurisdiction: Misdemeanor, Civil Actions under $15,000, Eviction, Small Claims, Traffic, Criminal
Restricted Records: No sealed records released
The staff here does not do criminal history record searches.
Surrogate's Court
PO Box C
Mayville, NY 14757 http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/8jd/Ch
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM EST
P: 716-753-4339, 716-753-4337
F: 716-753-4600
Couriers: 3 N Erie St, Gerace Office Bldg
Mayville, NY 14757
Jurisdiction: Probate
A county search of the probate court index by mail for 25-year and under search is $30.00 fee. A county probate search for over 25 year and over search is $90.00.

Chautauqua County, NY Vital Records

Contact the Chautauqua County Office of the County Clerk if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Chautauqua County
County Clerk
1 N Erie St
http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/168/Co
8:30AM-4:30PM EST
Phone: 716-753-4977, 716-753-4331
Fax: 716-753-4293
Recorded Documents

Chautauqua County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

Get a vital certificate.

Chautauqua County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 1,062.05 sq mi
Population (2009): 133,503
  • Females: 51%
  • White: 95.1%
  • Black/African American: 2.6%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 90.4%
Population Change (2000-2009): -6,244
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.9%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 7.2%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 17.7%
High School Graduates (2000): 81.2%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.9%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.45
Housing Units (2000): 64,900
Homeownership Rate (2000): 69.2%
Migration Flow to Chautauqua County, NY from (2007-2008):

Chautauqua County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $2,433,253
  • Construction: $99,031
  • Retail Trade: $187,722
  • Professional and Technical Services: $63,388
  • Healthcare: $293,812
  • Banking: $53,386
  • Retail Trade: $187,722
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $81,001
  • Manufacturing: $635,730
  • Farms: $52,430
  • Government: $525,667
Employed (2000): 63,029
Unemployed (2000): 4,219
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $26,986
Local Government Employment (2007): 8,044
Local Government Revenue (2007): $605,953 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $457,360 (thou. dol.)

Chautauqua County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,513
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.3
Deaths (2007): 1,407
  • Per 1,000 population: 10.5
Infant Deaths (2007): 8
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.3

Chautauqua County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 320
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 6
  • Forcible rape: 39
  • Robbery: 55
  • Aggravated Assault: 220
Property Crimes (2008): 3,393
  • Burglary: 831
  • Larceny-Theft: 2,475
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 87

Chautauqua County Genealogy Records