Essex County ClerkDeeds, land records & marriage licenses
In Essex County, deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded by the Essex County Clerk. Marriage licenses are issued by the town or city clerk. Essex County has 36,775 residents; the county seat is Elizabethtown.
New York
U.S. Census boundary
Contact & location
- Office
- Essex County Clerk
- Address
- 7559 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932
- Phone
- (518) 873-3600
- Hours
- 9:00 a.m.–4:45 p.m. (different summer hours)
- Website
- essexcountyny.govCounty site: co.essex.ny.us
Checked against the office’s official website on October 3, 2026. Source page · Report a change
Neighbouring recording offices
- Warren County ClerkWarren County · seat Queensbury~38.4 mi
- Franklin County ClerkFranklin County · seat Malone~42.6 mi
- Clinton County ClerkClinton County · seat Plattsburgh~44.6 mi
- Hamilton County ClerkHamilton County · seat Lake Pleasant~47.7 mi
- Washington County ClerkWashington County · seat Fort Edward~57.6 mi
Questions & answers
Independent directory — not affiliated with Essex County or the State of New York.
Who records deeds in Essex County?
Deeds, mortgages and liens for property in Essex County are recorded by the Essex County Clerk. The office is at 7559 Court Street, Elizabethtown, NY 12932.
Where do I get a marriage license in Essex County?
Marriage licenses are issued by the town or city clerk.
What is the phone number of the Essex County Clerk?
(518) 873-3600, as published on the office's official website (checked October 3, 2026).
Is this the official Essex County Clerk website?
No. This is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Essex County or the State of New York. The official website is essexcountyny.gov.