New York Cities

New York has hundreds of cities and towns spread across 62 counties. Below are the major cities and towns. Each city files probate cases at the Surrogate's Court in its county, not at a city office. Knowing which county your city falls in is the first step to finding the right court. The Surrogate in each county keeps all estate case files and can make copies of wills, decrees, and other documents. Select a city below to find out which Surrogate's Court handles probate court records for that area, along with contact info, fees, and local resources.

New York City Hempstead Brookhaven Islip Oyster Bay Buffalo North Hempstead Babylon Yonkers Rochester Huntington Ramapo Syracuse Amherst Smithtown Albany Greenburgh Greece Clarkstown Cheektowaga Colonie New Rochelle Southampton Tonawanda Mount Vernon Schenectady Utica White Plains Hamburg Clay Union Troy Irondequoit Orangetown