CIVIL ACTIONS | ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK

401 Montgomery Street, Room 200, Syracuse, NY 13202

Eligibility

Individuals interested in filing a civil action

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

(315) 435-2234

Voice

Websitehttps://www.ongov.net/clerk/departments.html

Application process

Call for information and services

Fees

Call for fee information

Service area

Onondaga County, New York

Provides civil action filing services including court orders, affidavits, summons, complaints, or any document pertaining to that action.

Last assured

01/16/2026

What's Here

Support Orders Freedom of Information Requests Court Records Child Custody Orders

Providing organization

ONONDAGA COUNTY CLERK

The County Clerk's office is the public record holder for the county. The Clerk's office oversees records dating back to 1794. We are responsible for recording, filing, and preserving legal documents and records pertaining to real property, NYS Supreme Court, and the Onondaga County Criminal Court. Additional services include processing of US passport applications, notary services, issuance of business certificates, sale of hunting and fishing licenses and NYS thruway E-Z passes. We also issue Onondaga County discount FAVOR cards for veterans. Our mission is to provide efficient and respectful service to every resident of Onondaga County.