Westchester County, New York Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Westchester County can be obtained from the Westchester County Department of Correction. While not all mugshots are publicly available online, you can request them through the department's records office. Some information might be accessible through the local Police Department's online portal, depending on the case and privacy regulations.

To obtain a criminal background check in Westchester County, you need to contact the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). They provide statewide criminal history record searches. Locally, you can also request a background check through the Westchester County Clerk's Office, which may require submitting fingerprints and paying a processing fee.

You can look up sex offenders in Westchester County by accessing the New York State Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services and provides information on registered sex offenders living in the county. The registry is searchable online by name, location, or zip code.

You can register to vote in Westchester County through the New York State online voter registration portal at voterreg.dmv.ny.gov, by mail, or in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections at 25 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601. The registration deadline is 25 days before any election, though same-day registration during early voting is now available for qualified voters. For information about absentee ballots or to check your registration status, visit www.westchestergov.com/elections or call 914-995-5700.

Property records in Westchester County can be searched through the County Clerk's online system at apps.westchesterclerk.com, which provides free access to recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land records. The Westchester County Clerk's Office at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains (phone: 914-995-3080, website: www.westchesterclerk.com) maintains these records and allows you to view document images and order certified copies online. Property tax assessment information is maintained by individual municipal assessors in each town, city, or village, and the county's GIS portal at giswww.westchestergov.com provides free parcel mapping and property boundary data.

Birth and death certificates for events in Westchester County are available through the Westchester County Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Statistics, 112 East Post Road, 4th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601 (phone: 914-995-5800). Birth certificates cost $30 for the first copy and death certificates are $15 each, with processing taking 4-6 weeks for mail requests. You can also order through the New York State Department of Health (855) 322-1022) or online via VitalChek at www.vitalchek.com for expedited service. Valid photo ID and proof of relationship to the person on the certificate are required.

Business records in Westchester County can be found through multiple sources depending on the business type. The Westchester County Clerk's Office (110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, White Plains, phone: 914-995-3080) records DBA certificates and business certificates searchable online at www.westchesterclerk.com. For corporations and LLCs, search the New York State Department of State Division of Corporations database at www.dos.ny.gov/corps, which is free and comprehensive. Specific business licenses and permits are typically issued by individual municipal clerks or the appropriate state licensing board depending on the profession or activity.