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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Chautauqua County record-source URLs verified against the official local and New York state publishers on the review date. 5 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Chautauqua County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Chautauqua County, New York — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
124,105
Population
Census estimate
53,405
Households
Census estimate
$54,625
Median income
Annual household
$110,900
Median home value
Census ACS
Mayville
County seat
In New York
Chautauqua County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
3 sources
Court records
4 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
7 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Chautauqua County Records at a Glance

Record typeChautauqua County verified sources
Court recordsNY Courts / eCourts
Forensic Investigation Team
Criminal records10 Featured Wanted
Corrections Academy | ccso
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Chautauqua County state portal below
Property recordsGeographic Information Systems | Chautauqua County, NY
Chautauqua County Real Property Tax Lookup
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Chautauqua County state portal below
Voter recordsNo verified source — see Chautauqua County state portal below
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Chautauqua County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Chautauqua County state portal below
Chautauqua County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records4Criminal records3Wants & warrants0Property records7Vital records0Voter records0Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Chautauqua County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Chautauqua County Records

2026
Chautauqua County official government portal active
The official Chautauqua County government website at www.co.chautauqua.ny.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Chautauqua County court records portal verified
State court system links for Chautauqua County verified against the New York judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Chautauqua County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Chautauqua County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Chautauqua County property records online
Chautauqua County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Chautauqua County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Chautauqua County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Chautauqua County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the New York statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the New York state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Chautauqua County Records

❌ Myth: "Chautauqua County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Chautauqua County are held by the New York state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Chautauqua County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Chautauqua County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official New York state repository has verified, current Chautauqua County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Chautauqua County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Chautauqua County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Chautauqua County & New York Records

For records not specific to Chautauqua County, use New York's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 New York statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
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Other counties in New York: Cattaraugus · Cayuga · Chemung · Chenango · Clinton

About Chautauqua County, New York

Chautauqua County is located in westernmost New York. The county seat is Mayville (official site: http://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/).

  • Population: 124,105
  • Households: 53,405
  • Median household income: $54,625
  • Median home value: $110,900
  • Below poverty line: 17.5%
  • Land area: 1,060.4 sq mi
  • Population density: 117.0 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 24
  • NCES schools indexed: 50
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Geographic Information Systems | Chautauqua County, NY
Official Free
While Chautauqua County endeavors to include reliable data for reference, conceptual planning and presentation purposes, the maps and information in this GIS application are not intended for and should not be used to establish boundary lines, locations, or to provide any other information needed for any purpose for which engineered drawings or plans, or surveys are required by law, required by any legal document or needed to assure accuracy and/or that certain standards are met.
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
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Chautauqua County Real Property Tax Lookup
Official Free
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🌐 app.co.chautauqua.ny.us
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Department of Development
Official Free
Homelessness Programs in Chautauqua County · Housing Grant Opportunities · Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA) Planning · Property Tax Abatement Program · Residential Rental Property Registration Form · Resources for Homeowners, Renters & Utility Assistance ·
🌐 jamestownny.gov
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Arkwright 2022 Roll
Official Free
COUNTY - Chautauqua · T A X A B L E SECTION OF THE ROLL - 1 · VALUATION DATE-JUL 01, 2020 · TOWN · - Arkwright · TAX MAP NUMBER SEQUENCE · TAXABLE STATUS DATE-MAR 01, 2021 · SWIS · - 062000 · UNIFORM PERCENT OF VALUE IS 044.10 · TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER PROPERTY LOCATION & CLASS ASSESSMENT EXEMPTION CODE------------------COUNTY--------TOWN------------ CURRENT OWNERS NAME ·
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
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Real Property Tax | Chautauqua County, NY
Official Free
The New York State Department of Taxation & Finance · Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chautauqua County Introduces Online Delinquent Tax Payments · Chautauqua County Delays Tax Auction in Response to Retroactive State Legislation · Real Property Tax · Equalization Rates · Exemption Information · Rolls & Bills ...
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
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City Of Dunkirk City Tax Roll 2025
Official Free
COUNTY - Chautauqua · T A X A B L E SECTION OF THE ROLL - 1 · VALUATION DATE-SEP 01, 2023 · CITY · - Dunkirk · ACCOUNT NUMBER SEQUENCE · TAXABLE STATUS DATE-MAY 01, 2024 · SWIS · - 060300 · UNIFORM PERCENT OF VALUE IS 050.00 · TAX MAP PARCEL NUMBER PROPERTY LOCATION & CLASS ASSESSMENT ...
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
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Document Search Introduction
Official Free
Welcome to the New York City Department of Finance Office of the City Register 's Document Search. The City Register is responsible for maintaining and making accessible the official records of real property documents such as deeds, mortgages and satisfactions of mortgages and personal property ...
🌐 a836-acris.nyc.gov
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County Clerk | Chautauqua County, NY
Official Free
Welcome to the Chautauqua County Clerk's web page. The County Clerk is responsible for the recording of all land documents , serves as the clerk for the Supreme & County courts, oversees the Department of Weights & Measures, and heads the three Department of Motor Vehicle Bureau offices in our ...
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
Recorded Documents | 19 Counties
Official Free
During his State of the County address on Wednesday night, Chautauqua County Executive Paul M. Wendel Jr. celebrated the remarkable 50-year legacy of executive governance while outlining an inspiring vision to GrowCHQ that aims to enhance community well-being across Chautauqua County.
🌐 searchiqs.com
Real Property Tax | Chautauqua County, NY
Official Free
Assessor Listing · Aged Exemption Income Limits · Grievance Information · What is Annual Reassessment · Star Exemption Amounts - School · The New York State Department of Taxation & Finance · Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chautauqua County Introduces Online Delinquent Tax Payments ·
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
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NY Courts / eCourts
Official Free
Using our free case information services you can find future appearance dates for cases in Criminal and Family Courts . You may also view information on both active and disposed cases in Civil Supreme and Local Civil Courts, and by signing up for our eTrack case tracking service you can receive ...
🌐 iapps.courts.state.ny.us
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Forensic Investigation Team
Official Free
It is the first of its kind in New York State and is an important example of inter-municipal police cooperation. Collectively the Forensic Team has successfully investigated thousands of serious felonies. This elite team has a 23 team membership from the law enforcement agency within the County: An important purpose of the Team is to continually provide training and technology to its members to improve investigation of serious crimes by every police agency in Chautauqua ...
🌐 sheriff.us
CT
NYSCEF Case Search — New York State Courts
Official Free
Local Civil Courts ONLY Enter at least the index number and year to find results, or select case type and court type for an exact match · Case Number and Year Separated If you don't know the format, enter the case number and year separately (year is optional)
🌐 iapps.courts.state.ny.us
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NYSCEF Motion Document List - (Not assigned) Chautauqua County Supreme Court
Official Free
Chautauqua County Supreme Court · Index # EK12023000029 · Created on:05/05/2026 08:27 AM · Case Caption: M&T Bank v. Justin M. Collins et al · Judge Name: Stephen Cass · Motion Judge: Doc# Document Type/Information · Status · Date Received · Filed By · 1 ·
🌐 iapps.courts.state.ny.us
CT
10 Featured Wanted
Official Free
The 10 listed individuals are wanted by County Law Enforcement. If you know where any of the individuals are please call us at 716.753.4907 or eMail us your tips. Please do not try to apprehend anyone listed below Call Us · Copyright © Chautauqua County Sheriff.
🌐 sheriff.us
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10 Featured Wanted
Official Free
The 10 listed individuals are wanted by County Law Enforcement. If you know where any of the individuals are please call us at 716.753.4907 or eMail us your tips. Please do not try to apprehend anyone listed below Call Us · Copyright © Chautauqua County Sheriff.
🌐 sheriff.us
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Corrections Academy | ccso
Official Free
The Chautauqua County Office of the Sheriff’s Corrections Academy is partnered with Jamestown Community College as part of the Corrections Officer Technology Certificate Program. The corrections academy offers 17 credits of the 33 credit hours required for the Certificate Program. The corrections academy provides the core curriculum, a field training practicum, direct supervision, inmate classification and firearms training.
🌐 sheriff.us
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Rockland County Sheriff's Office OffenderWatch® sex offender management, mapping and email alert program
Official Free
In your area Use this search to view all published offenders within a specified radius of your home, business, school or other desired address. > How searches work Address: * City: * State: -- AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE DC FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY ...
🌐 icrimewatch.net
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New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services - NYC
Official Free
The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) administers the state’s Commercial Security Tax Credit Program.
🌐 criminaljustice.ny.gov
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Vital Statistics of New York State
Official Free
Information on vital records, including obtaining your birth or death certificates, can be found at: https://www.health.ny.gov/vital_records/ Through a cooperative agreement, the New York State Department of Health receives data on live births, deaths, fetal deaths, induced terminations of pregnancy/abortions (abortion), marriages, and divorces/dissolutions of marriage recorded in New York City from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and on live births and deaths recorded outside of New York State to residents of New York State from other states and Canada.
🌐 health.ny.gov
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Your browser does not support iFrames · NY State Board of Elections · The system is experiencing higher than expected usage and may have timed out trying to process your request. Please try again or call 518-474-6220 for further assistance
🌐 voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
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Licensee Name Search - NY.Gov
Official Free
Enter all or part of last name and/or first name. Select a license type or "ALL LICENSE TYPES" from the drop-down list. To narrow down this search, you may select a county name or enter all or part of a city name or a Zip Code. Click "Search" · Private Investigator, Watch Guard and Patrol ...
🌐 appext20.dos.ny.gov
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Welcome to Chautauqua County | Chautauqua County, NY
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Public Health | 05/08/2026 County Highlights North County Partnerships to Expand Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts & Free Lead Testing Event on May 14th · Board of Elections | 05/06/2026 Chautauqua County Board of Elections to Send Annual Voter Information Mailing to Residents
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
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Welcome to Chautauqua County | Chautauqua County, NY
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Office for Aging | 05/04/2026 Chautauqua County Office for Aging Services Honors 2026 Volunteers of the Year Whether you're just visiting the area, or you live here, there are many things to see. We offer history, wine, nature, and more! Check out a listing of our attractions. Read on Stay informed about the decisions made by local government and how it affects you. Attend a meeting in person, watch on live stream, or view archived agenda and minutes documents.
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
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Forensic Investigation Team
Official Free
It is the first of its kind in New York State and is an important example of inter-municipal police cooperation. Collectively the Forensic Team has successfully investigated thousands of serious felonies. This elite team has a 23 team membership from the law enforcement agency within the County: An important purpose of the Team is to continually provide training and technology to its members to improve investigation of serious crimes by every police agency in Chautauqua ...
🌐 sheriff.us
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County Clerk | Chautauqua County, NY
Official Free
County Clerk Physical Address 1 N. Erie St. P.O. Box 170 Mayville, NY 14757 Land Recording - (716) 753-4165 Court Filing - (716) 753-4873 Other- (716) 753-4976 Administration - (716) 753-4977 · Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Like our Page on Facebook and keep up with the latest news!
🌐 chautauquacountyny.gov
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County Executive | Chautauqua County, NY
Business, Voter & Other

Chautauqua County, New York government portal.

co.chautauqua.ny.us

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I find Chautauqua County property records?
Chautauqua County property records are maintained by the County Clerk, which records deeds, mortgages, and liens. Search the Geographic Information Systems | Chautauqua County, NY portal directly: https://chautauquacountyny.gov/information-services/Geographic-Information-Systems.
Can I find out if someone is divorced in New York?
Yes. Search the court case index for the person's name in the county where they lived. Most New York counties offer free online case-search portals. The state vital records office also issues divorce verifications for a fee.
Does an arrest show up on a background check before conviction in New York?
Yes — in New York, an arrest can appear on a name-based background check from the moment of booking, even before any court ruling. Whether it appears on an employment screening depends on the type of check (name-based vs. fingerprint-based) and how recent the arrest is.
What's the difference between a court record and a criminal record in New York?
A court record shows everything filed in a specific case — pleadings, motions, judgments. A criminal record (rap sheet) is a person-centric history from the New York DCJS that aggregates arrests and dispositions across all courts in New York. Court records are searched by case; criminal records by person.