Find Queens County White Pages

Queens County white pages give you a way to look up people, phone numbers, and addresses across the borough of Queens. More than 2.2 million residents call this county home. It is the most diverse county in the state and one of the most diverse in the whole country. Public records here span hundreds of years, with land records going back to 1683 and voter files from 1949. The Queens County Clerk's Office in Jamaica is the main source for court filings and civil records. You can also tap into city and state databases to search white pages records for Queens County at no cost.

Queens County White Pages at the Clerk's Office

The Queens County Clerk's Office is the central place for public records in the borough. It is at 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica. Audrey I. Pheffer serves as the Clerk of Supreme Court and Commissioner of Jurors. The office handles civil case records, court filings, name changes, and a range of other legal documents. Staff can help you search by name or case number. Hours run Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and then 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Note the midday break; plan your visit so you don't show up at the wrong time.

For Queens County white pages searches, the clerk's office holds some of the best records you can get. Civil case index files list party names and addresses as they stood when the case was filed. These go back decades. You can search them in person at the Jamaica courthouse or use the state court system's online tools from home. The office also provides passport services by appointment, which you can set up by calling (718) 298-0601. Marriage license records are kept here too, though certified copies come with a fee.

The Criminal Term Record Room is in Room 710 at the same building. You can reach them at (718) 298-1400 for questions about criminal case files in Queens County.

How to Search Queens County White Pages Online

You have several free tools for searching Queens County white pages records from your computer. The state court system runs WebCivil Supreme, which covers civil cases filed in Queens County Supreme Court. You can search by party name, index number, or attorney name. This helps when you need to find a person who was part of a lawsuit or any civil filing in the borough. Go to the WebCivil system to run a search right now.

ACRIS is one of the strongest tools for Queens County white pages lookups. The Automated City Register Information System holds property records for Queens from 1966 to the present. It costs nothing to use. You can search by name, address, or block and lot number. The system pulls up deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Each record lists all parties on the filing along with their addresses at the time. Visit a836-acris.nyc.gov to search Queens County property records. The Queens City Register office at 144-06 94th Avenue in Queens handles the physical files and can provide certified copies at $4 per page or uncertified copies at $1 per page.

NYC Open Data has more than 1,400 datasets that cover everything from building permits to health inspections. Some of these include names and business addresses. Not all datasets have personal contact info, but many can still help with a white pages search. The portal at opendata.cityofnewyork.us is free to use and open to anyone.

The Queens County Clerk maintains records through the 11th Judicial District website where you can find information about white pages searches and court filings.

This site provides details on how to access case records, filing procedures, and other public documents held by the Queens County Clerk's Office in Jamaica.

Queens County Public Records Access and FOIL

New York's Freedom of Information Law, or FOIL, gives you the right to get government records. It is set out in Public Officers Law sections 84 through 90. Under FOIL, most records held by state and local agencies are open for public review. You do not need to state a reason. Agencies must respond within five business days. If they need more time, they can take up to 20 more business days to get back to you. You can learn more about FOIL at the state FOIL page.

For Queens County white pages searches, FOIL requests can help you get records that are not posted online. Regular copies cost between $0.65 and $1.50 per page. Certified copies can run up to $10 per page. Free in-person inspection is available during business hours at most county offices, so if you just need to look at a record without taking a copy home, you can do that at no charge. You can file FOIL requests through the NYC OpenRecords portal, which handles requests for all city agencies.

The Queens Board of Elections is a solid source for white pages data. Voter registration records are public under New York State law. The Queens office sits at 42-16 West Street, 2nd Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101. Call them at (718) 392-8989. Their records go back to 1949. Historical voter records from 1898 through 1948 are at the NYC Municipal Archives. You can also check voter registration status online at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov. Voter files usually show a person's name, address, party affiliation, and voting history.

Queens County Court Records for White Pages Searches

Queens County sits in the 11th Judicial District and has multiple courts that produce public records useful for white pages lookups. The Supreme Court at 125-01 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens handles major civil and criminal cases. There is mandatory e-filing for commercial and tort cases through the NYSCEF system at nycourts.gov/ecourts. This means many filings are available online shortly after they are submitted.

WebCrims covers pending criminal cases in Queens County. You can search by defendant name or case number to find active cases. Family Court cases are searchable through WebFamily, though access to some family records is restricted by law under Judiciary Law section 255. The Surrogate's Court in the 11th Judicial District handles estate and probate records. These include wills, estate proceedings, and guardianship filings. Surrogate's records often list family members and their addresses, which makes them useful for white pages research when you are trying to trace family ties or locate someone named in a will.

If you need a statewide criminal history record search, the Office of Court Administration runs the CHRS program. It costs $95 per search. The OCA office is at 25 Beaver Street, Room 840, New York, NY 10004. This search covers all courts in the state, not just Queens County.

The New York State Archives maintains historical vital records that can help with Queens County white pages research.

Historical records including naturalization files from 1798 to 1924 are available for Queens County through state and city archives.

Property and Land Records in Queens County

The Queens City Register at 144-06 94th Avenue in Queens handles property records for the county. Their collection includes land records going all the way back to 1683. That is more than 340 years of property transfer data. For white pages purposes, these records show who owns or has owned real estate in Queens County, along with their addresses at the time of each transaction. Certified copies cost $4 per page and uncertified copies are $1 per page.

ACRIS is the best way to search Queens County property records online. It covers documents from 1966 forward. Older records require an in-person visit to the City Register office. When you search ACRIS by name, you can pull up all property documents tied to a person in Queens County. Each result shows the document type, date, and all parties listed on the filing. Deeds, mortgages, satisfaction of mortgages, and liens all appear. This makes ACRIS one of the best free tools for Queens County white pages research when you want to find where someone lives or has lived in the borough.

More Queens County White Pages Resources

The New York State Department of Health maintains vital statistics records that can add to your Queens County white pages search. Birth and death records for New York City are handled by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, not the state office. For state vital records info, visit the Department of Health website. The state archives at archives.nysed.gov hold historical records including naturalization files from 1798 to 1924 for Queens County.

For FOIL guidance and information about your right to access public records in Queens County, the state's open government page at opengovernment.ny.gov walks you through the process. The Committee on Open Government can answer questions about what records you can and cannot get. They also handle complaints when agencies deny requests or take too long to respond. If you run into trouble getting records from a Queens County office, this is the group to contact.

Cities in Queens County

Queens County is coextensive with the Borough of Queens, which is one of the five boroughs of New York City. All public records for residents here go through Queens County offices or citywide agencies.

Queens is home to neighborhoods like Astoria, Flushing, Jamaica, Jackson Heights, Long Island City, and many others. All of these fall under Queens County for white pages and public records purposes.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Queens County. If you are not sure which county covers a given address, check the location before you search. Each county clerk handles its own records separately.