You can submit an application for a CHRS through the Court. The fee is $95 per search.

For the Court to complete a CHRS, you must provide the full name of the individual, including the middle initial, and the full date of birth. Partial names or dates of birth are not accepted.

Learn more about ordering a CHRS.

Get answers to frequently asked questions about the CHRS.

You can request a CHRS online or by mail.

Online

Get criminal history record information online.

By Mail

Mail completed CHRS application to:

NYS Office of Court Administration
Division of Technology and Court Research
Criminal History Record Search Unit
25 Beaver Street (Room 830 – Front Counter)
New York, NY 10004

The results of the search can be sent by:

• Email (MUST include an email address on the application form)
• Mail (MUST include a self-addressed stamped envelope.)

Upon receipt these requests are also processed within the next business day.

Fees are payable by check or money order made out to NYS Office of Court Administration.

Download a CHRS application.

Further Assistance

You can get more information and assistance by phone.

You can get criminal court and district attorney records that were created before 1966 from the Municipal Archives.

For more information or help with a specific criminal court or district attorney record, contact the Municipal Archives.

You must schedule an appointment to go in person. Same day appointments are available.

View the Municipal Archives collection.

Contact the Municipal Archives.