NYC Court Transcripts Guide
Find the right process for your court. Different courts use different recording methods, so the steps to request a transcript vary by court type and borough.
Important: This website provides procedural information only and does not constitute legal advice. Court rules and procedures change. If you need legal advice, consult an attorney.
Quick Reference: Recording Methods
| Court Type | Recording Method | Audio Available? | Vendor Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Court | Mixed (digital + stenographic) | On-site listening only | Yes (for digital) |
| Housing/Small Claims | Digital audio | Yes - listening copies | Yes |
| Criminal Court | Stenographic | No | No |
| Supreme Court | Stenographic | No | No |
| Surrogate's Court | Mixed (digital + stenographic) | No | Yes (for digital) |
Family Court
Handles custody, support, domestic violence, and juvenile matters.
Mix of digital audio and stenographic reporters. Only parties and attorneys may request transcripts.
Family Court - Bronx County
Family Court
Records available: certified transcript, onsite listening
Address: 900 Sheridan Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
Verified contact: 718-618-2098
Family Court - Kings County
Family Court
Records available: certified transcript, onsite listening
Address: 330 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Attn: Transcript Unit
Verified contact: 347-401-9610
Family Court - New York County
Family Court
Records available: certified transcript, onsite listening
Address: 60 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013
Verified contact: 646-386-5223
Family Court - Queens County
Family Court
Records available: certified transcript, onsite listening
Address: 151-20 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
Verified contact: 718-298-0197
Family Court - Richmond County
Family Court
Records available: certified transcript, onsite listening
Address: 100 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Verified contact: 718-675-8800
Supreme Court
Handles major civil cases and felony criminal matters.
Stenographic reporters. The transcript is the only official record.
Supreme Court - Bronx County
Supreme Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 265 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Verified contact: 718-618-1400 ext. 1489
Supreme Court - Kings County
Supreme Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 360 Adams Street, Room 240, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Verified contact: 347-296-1381
Supreme Court - New York County
Supreme Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 60 Centre Street (Civil) / 100 Centre Street (Criminal), New York, NY
Verified contact: 646-386-3050
Supreme Court - Queens County
Supreme Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 88-11 Sutphin Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11435
Verified contact: 718-298-1057
Housing & Small Claims Court
Handles landlord-tenant disputes and small claims cases.
Primarily digital audio recordings. Audio copies may be available.
Civil Court - Bronx County
Housing/Small Claims
Records available: certified transcript, audio copy, onsite listening
Address: 1118 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
Verified contact: 646-386-5735
Civil Court - Kings County
Housing/Small Claims
Records available: certified transcript, audio copy, onsite listening
Address: 141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Housing Court, Room 202)
Verified contact: 347-404-9133
Civil Court - New York County
Housing/Small Claims
Records available: certified transcript, audio copy, onsite listening
Address: 111 Centre Street, Room 488, New York, NY 10013
Verified contact: 646-386-5735
Civil Court - Queens County
Housing/Small Claims
Records available: certified transcript, audio copy, onsite listening
Address: 89-17 Sutphin Blvd, Room 361, Jamaica, NY 11435
Verified contact: 718-262-7300
Criminal Court
Handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony proceedings.
Stenographic reporters. No audio recordings available.
Criminal Court - Bronx County
Criminal Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 215 E. 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Verified contact: 718-618-2460
Criminal Court - Kings County
Criminal Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 120 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Verified contact: 646-386-4940
Criminal Court - New York County
Criminal Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 100 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
Verified contact: 646-386-4700
Criminal Court - Queens County
Criminal Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 125-01 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Verified contact: 718-298-0792
Criminal Court - Richmond County
Criminal Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 67 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
Verified contact: 718-675-8558
Surrogate's Court
Handles probate, estates, and guardianship matters.
Mix of digital audio and stenographic reporters.
Surrogate's Court - Bronx County
Surrogate's Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
Verified contact: 718-618-1722
Surrogate's Court - Kings County
Surrogate's Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 2 Johnson Street, Room 301, Brooklyn, NY 11201, Attn: Transcript Services
Verified contact: 347-404-9700
Surrogate's Court - New York County
Surrogate's Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 31 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007
Verified contact: 646-386-5352
Surrogate's Court - Queens County
Surrogate's Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 88-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11435
Verified contact: 718-298-0500
Surrogate's Court - Richmond County
Surrogate's Court
Records available: certified transcript
Address: 18 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
Verified contact: 718-675-8500
General Framework for Requesting Transcripts
- Identify the court and county. Determine which court division (Family, Civil, Criminal, Supreme, Surrogate) handled your case, and which borough the courthouse is in.
- Gather case details. You will need the case name, docket or index number, judge/referee name and date(s) of the hearing.
- Check the recording method. Contact the court's main line to find out whether the proceeding was digitally recorded or taken by a court reporter.
- Choose a transcription vendor (digital recordings only). If the proceeding was recorded digitally, you must select a vendor from the court's approved list.
- Complete the appropriate request form. Family Court uses a Request for Transcript (Family Court) form. Housing/Small Claims uses the Request for Audio Record (CIV-LT-90) form.
- Submit your request. Methods vary by court: most accept requests by mail or in person; Family Court also accepts submissions through EDDS.
- Pay for the transcript. The vendor or court reporter will quote you a per-page price. Audio listening copies (where available) are free.
- Receive the transcript. Turnaround time ranges from a few weeks to a few days for expedited service.
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