The Surrogate's Court is established in every county and has jurisdiction over actions and proceedings of decedents, including the probate of wills, intestate estates, small estates, ancillary proceedings, disputed claims, discovery proceedings, accountings, compromise and settlement of wrongful death actions, guardianships of the person and property of an infant and Article 17A guardianships.

Records dating back to 1806 are on file in Surrogate's Court and are available to the general public.

Broome County Courthouse
P.O. Box 1766
Binghamton, NY 13902

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All visitors must pass through a magnetometer upon entering the courthouse.

Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday, Sunday and Legal Holidays

Surrogate Court Judge
Hon. Eugene E. Peckham

Principal Court Attorney
Frances C. Bowen
607-778-2118
Fax:607-778-6155

Secretary
Sharon Gerdus
607-778-2118
Fax:607-778-6155

Broome County Surrogate's Court
P.O. Box 1766
Binghamton, NY 13902
607-778-2111

Chief Clerk
Rebecca A. Malmquist
607-778-2111
Fax:607-778-2308

Deputy Chief Clerk
TBA
607-778-2111
Fax:607-778-2308