About This Site

What This Site Is

The NYC Court Transcripts Guide is a free reference site that explains how to request court transcripts and audio recordings from New York City courts. It covers the courts operated by the New York State Unified Court System within the five boroughs, including Family Court, Supreme Court, Criminal Court, Civil Court, Housing Court, and Surrogate's Court.

For each court, the site provides contact information, relevant forms, accepted request methods, and notes on what types of records are available. An interactive wizard helps users prepare a request packet tailored to a specific court and record type.

Who It's For

This site is useful for anyone who needs to obtain a record of what was said or decided in a New York City courtroom, including:

• Parties to a case — litigants who were present at a proceeding and need a transcript for appeal, review, or personal reference.
• Attorneys — counsel who need to order transcripts on behalf of clients or for litigation purposes.
• Family members — relatives of parties who are navigating custody, probate, or other proceedings on behalf of a loved one.
• Journalists and researchers — members of the press or academic researchers seeking public court records.
• Self-represented litigants — individuals without an attorney who need to understand the process for obtaining their own court records.

How Court Information Is Compiled

Court contact information, forms, and procedures are researched from official sources, including the New York State Unified Court System website, individual court clerk offices, and publicly available court directives. Where possible, contact details are verified directly with court staff.

Each court listing includes a verification level indicating the confidence level of the information: verified contacts have been confirmed through an official source; semi-verified contacts have been partially confirmed; unverified contacts have not yet been independently confirmed. Court procedures and contact details can change without notice — always confirm current information directly with the court before submitting a request.

This site is maintained on an ongoing basis. If you find outdated or incorrect information, you can contact us at privacy@transcriptguide.com .

What This Site Does Not Do

This site provides general information only. It does not:

• Provide legal advice. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship. If you have legal questions about your case, consult a licensed attorney.
• File documents on your behalf. This site does not submit transcript requests or any other documents to courts. You are responsible for contacting the court and submitting your own request.
• Represent you in any legal matter. This site has no attorneys and provides no representation.
• Guarantee outcomes. Whether a transcript is available, how long it takes, and what it costs depends on the court, the type of proceeding, and other factors outside our control.
• Operate as a court or government agency. This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any New York State or New York City court, agency, or government body.

Who Runs This Site

This site is operated by an independent publisher committed to making court transcript procedures more accessible. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any court, government agency, or law firm. For questions or concerns, contact us at privacy@transcriptguide.com .

Contact

For questions or feedback about this site, contact us at privacy@transcriptguide.com .