Certification Department
The Certification department handles certification and exemplification of court filed documents.
Certified Copies
A certified copy is an official duplicate of an original document that has been verified and endorsed by the government official or agency that holds the original record. The certification verifies that the copy is a true and accurate reproduction of the original document kept in the official files.
The Fees for Obtaining a Certified Copy of a Supreme Court Records are as follows:
- In Person: The certification fee is $8.00 + $0.25 per page.
- Mail-in: The certification fee is $8.00 + $0.65 per page, with a minimum charge of $1.30 for copying.
All fees are payable to the Bronx County Clerk via NYS attorney’s check, certified bank check, or money order. Cash and credit card payments are only accepted in person.
The County Clerk’s Office has public copy machines for 25 cents per page fee.
Certified Copies of Divorce Judgments
Under Section 235 of the Domestic Relations Law, documents filed in matrimonial cases are restricted. However, the listed parties and/or their attorneys of record have access to all filed documents.
Please see the below options for how to obtain certified copies of your divorce documents.
For in-person requests from listed parties and/or an attorney of record, please provide the following information:
- A non–expired, government issued photo I.D. (e.g., State or City ID, Driver’s license, passport).
- The parties’ first and last names at the time the divorce was filed.
- An index number and/or approximate year the divorce began.
The certification fee is $8.00 + $0.25 per page.
For in-person requests for non-listed parties, please provide the following:
- A non–expired, government issued photo I.D. (e.g., State or City ID, Driver’s license, passport).
- An affidavit or a notarized letter signed by a party to the action granting you the authority to obtain a copy of the record. The letter should include the following:
- First and last name of the bearer (required)
- First and last name of the parties at the time the divorce was filed
- Index number or approximate year the divorce began
- Contact phone number and/or email address
The certification fee is $8.00 + $0.25 per page.
For mail order requests, please provide the following:
- A notarized letter signed by a party to the action and/or an attorney of record. The letter should include the following:
- First and last name of the bearer (required)
- First and last name of the parties at the time the divorce was filed
- Index number or approximate year the divorce began
- Contact phone number and/or email address
- A self-addressed, stamped envelope
The certification fee is $8.00 + $0.65 per page.
Exemplified Copies
An Exemplified Copy is an official attested copy or transcript of a public instrument, made under the seal and original pen-in-hand signature of court or public functionary.
The exemplification fee is an additional fee of $25.00 in addition to the Certification fee.
Contact Info
- Phone: (718) 618-3305
- Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
Attention: Certification Department
Bronx County Clerk’s Office
851 Grand Concourse, Room 118
Bronx, NY 10451