Find Records in the Union Residents Directory

The Union residents directory provides a guide to public records for the Town of Union in Broome County, New York. Union is the most populated town in Broome County, stretching along the Susquehanna River and encompassing several villages including Endicott, Johnson City, and Endwell. This directory shows you how to access property filings, court records, voter data, and vital records through official Broome County and New York State sources. If you need to check a deed, find a court case, or look up voter status, start here.

Broome County Clerk and the Union Residents Directory

Union falls under Broome County, and the county clerk's office in Binghamton handles the core recorded documents for the town. The Broome County Clerk is located at the Broome County Office Building, 60 Hawley Street in Binghamton, NY 13901. The office records deeds, mortgages, liens, satisfactions, judgments, and UCC filings for all towns, villages, and the city of Binghamton within the county. Walk-in hours run Monday through Friday.

Property records are the most commonly searched items in this residents directory. Every time a home or parcel in Union changes hands, the deed is recorded with the Broome County Clerk. Mortgages, refinances, and their satisfactions all follow the same filing path. You can search the county's land records by name, address, or instrument number. Results show the recording date, document type, and the parties involved. Certified copies cost a per-page fee that depends on the document type.

The county clerk also acts as clerk of the court for civil matters in Broome County Supreme Court and County Court. Civil judgments, orders, and filings pass through this office. If someone has a judgment entered against them in Broome County, you can find that record at the clerk's office. The office keeps both current and historical records on file.

Union Town Hall and Local Government

The Town of Union operates its town hall at 3111 East Main Street in Endwell, NY 13760. The town clerk handles local permits, dog licenses, marriage licenses, and FOIL requests. The assessor's office publishes assessment rolls that show the assessed value of every parcel in the town. This data is public. You can check it without filing a formal request. If you want to know what a property in Union is assessed at, the town assessor is the starting point.

Union has a town court at the same address that handles traffic violations, small claims, and misdemeanor cases originating within town limits. The court has its own clerk and maintains its own records. This court operates separately from the Broome County courts in Binghamton. If you are looking for a traffic ticket or small claims case from Union, contact the town court directly.

Building permits and code enforcement records are kept by the town's codes department. Permits, inspections, and violation notices for properties in Union are all on file. These records help you understand the construction and renovation history of a property. They are public documents.

Court Records and the Residents Directory

Broome County sits in the 6th Judicial District of New York State. The eCourts portal from the New York State Unified Court System lets you look up civil cases filed in Supreme Court and County Court across the state. Cases involving Union residents that reach these courts will show up here. The search is free and public. You need a name or index number to start.

Criminal records follow New York's sealing rules. Under Criminal Procedure Law Section 160.50, cases that end in dismissal or acquittal are sealed automatically. Conviction records may be accessible through the court clerk or through a FOIL request. The Division of Criminal Justice Services maintains statewide criminal history records, but public access to those records is limited. For a basic check, the eCourts civil search and the county clerk's judgment records are the most practical tools.

Family court records in Broome County are confidential under Family Court Act Section 166. Surrogate's court handles estates, probate, and guardianship matters. Surrogate's court records are generally open to the public and can be requested from the court clerk in Binghamton.

Vital Records and Voter Data in the Union Residents Directory

Birth, death, and marriage certificates in New York are managed by the New York State Department of Health. You can order copies online, by mail, or in person. The Union town clerk can issue marriage licenses and may provide certain vital records for events that occurred within town boundaries. New York requires a 24-hour waiting period after a marriage license is issued. The license stays valid for 60 days.

The voter lookup tool from the state Board of Elections lets you check voter registration status for anyone in New York. You need a name and date of birth. The tool is free and public. Voter rolls are public records in New York under Election Law Section 3-220, though the law restricts some commercial uses.

FOIL Requests in Union

New York's Freedom of Information Law gives you the right to request records from any government agency. In the Town of Union, you can file FOIL requests with the town clerk, the police department, or any town department. Each agency has a records access officer. Requests must be in writing, and most accept email. The agency has five business days to respond. Copies typically cost $0.25 per page. If denied, you can appeal to the agency head and then to the Committee on Open Government.

FOIL is helpful when records are not posted online. Police reports, planning board minutes, contract documents, and inspection records can all be obtained through FOIL unless a specific exemption applies. The law favors disclosure, and denials must cite a specific reason from the statutory list of exemptions.

Additional Residents Directory Resources

The New York State Open Data portal offers free datasets from state and local agencies. Property assessments, inspection data, and other records that cover Union may be available. You can filter by location and download results in several formats. No account is needed.

The Sex Offender Registry maintained by the Division of Criminal Justice Services covers all 62 counties. You can search by name, county, or zip code. Results for Broome County residents will appear if there is a match. This is a free tool that does not require a FOIL request. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision provides an inmate lookup for people currently in state custody.

The New York State Archives may hold historical Broome County records. Census data, military records, and older land filings can be found through the archives. This is useful for genealogy or for finding records that go back further than the county clerk's digital systems cover. The Broome County Historical Society also maintains some local records and documents that may supplement what you find through official channels.

Nearby Cities

Union sits next to Binghamton and other communities in the Southern Tier. This nearby city has a page in the residents directory with local record details.