The Surrogate's Court maintains jurisdiction over all actions and proceedings relating to the affairs of decedents including the probate of wills and administration of estates. The Surrogate's Court in Cortland County also processes all guardianship and adoption proceedings.

Cortland County Courthouse
46 Greenbush Street, Suite #301
Cortland, NY 13045-2725

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

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Surrogate
Honorable William F. Ames

Secretary
Cheryl A. Michales
Telephone: 607-758-5556
FAX: 607-753-1899

Court Attorney
Lorraine Seager

Chief Clerk
Maxine B. Ripley
Telephone: 607-753-5355
Fax: 607-756-3409
E-Mail: mripley@courts.state.ny.us

Surrogate
Honorable Julie A. Campbell

Secretary
M.J. McCraken
Telephone: 607-753-5001
Fax: 607-758-5531

Court Attorney
Mary Beth Mathey