How to Search Monroe County Records (Start Here)
Monroe County (Rochester) has a centralized County Clerk for court and land records, but property assessments are split across 21 separate jurisdictions.
- Land records and deeds: Monroe County Clerk at monroecounty.gov/clerk-records. In-person, phone, and fax searches available. Also searchable through SearchIQS at searchiqs.com.
- Court filings: The County Clerk handles Supreme Court filings at monroecounty.gov/clerk-court. Instruments filed here include judgments, lis pendens, and federal tax liens. Filing fee for an index number is $210.
- Property assessments: The Real Property Tax Service maintains rolls for 21 assessing jurisdictions in Monroe County. For City of Rochester properties, use cityofrochester.gov/property-information. For towns, contact the town assessor.
- Pending criminal cases: WebCrims for the 7th Judicial District.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Monroe County land records? ▼
The County Clerk's office at monroecounty.gov/clerk-records handles land record searches. You can also use SearchIQS (searchiqs.com) for a web-based search. In-person searches are at 39 W. Main St, Room 101, Rochester.
Why are there 21 separate assessment rolls? ▼
Monroe County's Real Property Tax Service coordinates assessments across 21 separate cities, towns, and villages — each maintaining its own roll. For Rochester city properties, use the city's property information tool. For suburban towns, contact the town assessor directly.
Where do I find Monroe County criminal cases? ▼
WebCrims covers pending criminal cases for the 7th Judicial District, which includes Monroe County. For case filings and court documents, the County Clerk handles Supreme Court records.
What is SearchIQS? ▼
SearchIQS (searchiqs.com) is a third-party platform that provides online access to Monroe County Clerk records — deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents. Guest searches are available; subscription plans offer additional features.
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