New York Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of New York

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of New York, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

New York Cities

• Albany
• Buffalo
• New York

• Rochester
• Syracuse
• Yonkers

New York Background Check Contact Information

New York State Information Hot Line:
(518) 474-2121

New York State Website:
www.state.ny.us

State Archives
Criminal Records
Division of Criminal Justice Services
4 Tower Place
Albany NY 12203
(518) 457-6043
(518) 457-6550 (fax)
(212) 428-2810
(telephone number for NYC area)

Incarceration Records

www.criminaljustice.state.ny.us

Driving Records
Division of Motor Vehicles
Certified Document Center
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany NY 12228
(800) 225-5368 (in state)
(518) 473-5595
(fax number not provided)
www.nydmv.state.ny.us

Vehicle Ownership Information
Division of Motor Vehicles
Certified Document Center
6 Empire State Plaza
Albany NY 12228
(518) 474-0710
(518) 474-8510
(fax number not provided)
www.nydmv.state.ny.us

Vital Statistics (NYC only) [birth and death only]
Department of Health
125 Worth St., Rm. 133
Church Street Station
New York NY 10013
(212) 788-4520
(212) 962-6105 (fax)
www.nyc.gov/html/doh

Vital Statistics (NYC only) [marriage only]
City Clerks Office
Dept of Records & Information
1 Centre Street Rm. 252
New York NY 10007
(212) 669-8090
(fax number not provided)

Vital Statistics (NYC only) [divorce only]
County Clerk
Divorce Records
60 Centre Street
New York NY 10007
(212) 374-4376
(fax number not provided)

Vital Statistics (outside NYC) [birth, death, divorce, marriage]
Vital Records Section
Certification Unit
PO Box 2602
Albany NY 12220
(518) 474-3038
(877) 854-4607 [fax]

Business/Corporate Records
Division of Corporations
Department of State
41 State St.
Albany NY 12231
(518) 473-2492
(fax number not provided)
www.dos.state.ny.us

Workers Compensation Information
NY Workers Compensation Board
Claims Office
20 Park St #401
Albany NY 12207
(518) 474-6670
www.wcb.state.ny.us

UCCs and Tax Liens
Department of State
UCC Division
41 State St
Albany NY 12231
(518) 474-4763
(518) 474-4478 [fax]

City-County Cross Index

New York Criminal Records

Below are New York's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 338,474
• Violent Crime: 13,833
• Property Crime: 56,095
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 234
• Forcible Rape: 503
• Robbery: 3,372
• Aggravated Assault: 9,724
• Burglary: 8,256
• Larceny Theft: 45,462
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 2,051
• Arson: 326
• Other Assaults: 37,980
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 2,742
• Fraud: 6,487
• Embezzlement: 103
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 5,008
• Vandalism: 16,304
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 3,699
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 783
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 3,708
• Drug Abuse Violations: 62,519
• Gambling: 147
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 623
• Driving Under the Influence: 36,578
• Liquor Laws: 4,620
• Drunkenness: 0
• Disorderly Conduct: 14,017
• Vagrancy: 868
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 72,360
• Suspicion: 0
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 0

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• Number of Agencies:

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