Search Binghamton Phone Directory

The Binghamton phone directory draws from public records kept by city and county offices in the Southern Tier region of New York. Binghamton is the county seat of Broome County, with a population of about 47,000. The City Clerk, Assessor, Building Department, and Police Department all keep records that include names, addresses, and phone numbers. As the county seat, Binghamton also houses the Broome County Clerk and court offices, making it a hub for public records in the area. New York's FOIL law lets you request any of these records without giving a reason. This page covers each local office and explains how to find contact details.

Binghamton City Clerk

The City Clerk is the central records office for Binghamton. The office is at 38 Hawley Street in City Hall, Binghamton, NY 13901. Phone is (607) 772-7005. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vital records are a key part of what the Clerk handles. Birth and death certificates for events that happened in the city are on file here. Marriage licenses get issued at this office too. To get a certified copy of a birth certificate, you need to show ID and fill out a request form. The Clerk charges a fee for certified copies. Informational copies may be available for research at a lower cost or no cost, depending on the age of the record.

Council minutes are public records the Clerk maintains. Every Binghamton City Council meeting gets recorded in official minutes. These minutes name the people who speak during public comment periods. Sometimes they include addresses. If you want to find out who participated in a hearing about a local issue, the minutes will tell you. They go back years and are available on request.

The Clerk also handles FOIL requests for city records. Under Public Officers Law Article 6, you can request any record the city keeps. Send your request to the Clerk by mail, email, or in person. Be specific about what you need. The office must respond within five business days.

The NYS Committee on Open Government provides guidance on the FOIL process that applies to all city offices in Binghamton.

This state office answers questions about records access and can step in if a city office is slow to respond to your request.

Permits flow through city offices too. Building permits, special event permits, and vendor licenses all create records with names and addresses. The Clerk's office can direct you to the right department for each type. Business licenses filed with the city list the owner's name and contact info. These are public records you can look up or request through FOIL.

Binghamton Assessment Office

The Assessment Office handles property records for the city. It is in City Hall at 38 Hawley Street. Property tax rolls are public. They list every property owner in Binghamton by name, along with the mailing address and assessed value.

You can search property data through the Broome County Real Property Tax Service. The county maintains the tax maps and assessment rolls for all municipalities in the county, including Binghamton. Search by owner name or property address. Results show the parcel ID, owner name, mailing address, land value, and total assessment. No account is needed.

Tax lien records are another useful source. When property taxes go unpaid, the city files a lien. These records show who owes what and where they live. Tax sale lists come out each year with the names and addresses of delinquent property owners. Both are public records.

Assessment grievance filings are public too. Property owners who dispute their assessment submit paperwork with their name, address, and phone number. The Board of Assessment Review handles these cases. If you need to find a property owner's contact info, the assessment records are a good starting point because they are updated every year.

Binghamton Building Department

The Building Department deals with construction permits, inspections, and code enforcement. The office is at 38 Hawley Street in City Hall. You can call (607) 772-7028.

Every building permit application lists the property address, owner name, contractor, and the scope of work. These are public records. If you want to know who owns a building or who did recent work there, permit records will show you. Code violation records are public as well. They document the property, the violation type, and the responsible party. The city issues violations for things like unsafe conditions, missing permits, and zoning problems.

Certificate of Occupancy records sit on file at the Building Department. These get issued after a new building or renovation passes final inspection. The certificate names the owner and the property address. Demolition permits are another source. They list the property owner and the contractor doing the work.

For older records, the department may need extra time to pull files from storage. Some records have not been digitized. Plan on a few extra days if you request something from before 2005 or so. Current permit applications are processed quickly and the records are available soon after the permit is issued.

Binghamton Police Department

The Binghamton Police Department is at 65 Hawley Street. The records division can be reached at (607) 772-7080. Office hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Incident reports are public records under FOIL. They list the names of the people involved, their addresses, and what happened. You can request a copy by visiting the records office or by mail. Accident reports are public too. They show the names and addresses of drivers and witnesses. Anyone can get a copy for a small fee.

Arrest records have partly public info. Booking details like the person's name, charges, and arrest date are generally available. Some details get held back if a case is still active. The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services is searchable online and covers all of New York, including Binghamton.

Call logs and daily blotter reports summarize police activity. These show the time, location, and nature of each call. Names may appear in some entries. Blotter reports are often posted or handed out on request. For a phone directory search, incident and accident reports are the most helpful police records because they connect names with addresses in the Binghamton area.

Broome County Records

Binghamton is the county seat of Broome County. The County Clerk is at 60 Hawley Street, right next to City Hall. Call (607) 778-2255. This office keeps land records, business certificates, court documents, and UCC filings for the entire county.

Land records are the core of what the County Clerk does. Deeds, mortgages, liens, and satisfactions all get recorded here. Each document lists the parties and their addresses. You can search by name, date range, or document type. The Broome County website has links to the online land records search and other county services.

Business certificates show who runs sole proprietorships and partnerships in the county. The filing includes the business name, owner name, and address. This is a quick way to find a business owner's contact info. UCC filings are useful too. They list the names and addresses of debtors and secured parties. Both types of records are available at the County Clerk's office.

The Surrogate's Court, also in Binghamton, handles wills and estates. Probate records list the name of the person who passed, their last address, and the names and addresses of heirs and executors. These are public records. Family Court records are more restricted, but civil case records from the county courts are generally available through the eCourts system or by request.

The NYS Department of State FOIL portal covers the process for requesting records from any government office in New York, including all Broome County departments.

Filing a FOIL Request in Binghamton

New York's FOIL law lets any person request government records. You do not need to live in Binghamton. You do not need a reason.

First, figure out which office holds the records you need. City records go through the City Clerk. County records go through the Broome County Clerk. State records go through the relevant state agency. Each office has a records access officer who processes FOIL requests.

Write a clear request. Name the records you want, include dates if you know them, and say whether you want copies or just want to inspect the files. Send it by mail, email, or hand-deliver it. The office has five business days to respond. They either hand over the records, deny the request with an explanation, or tell you they need more time.

Copies cost $0.25 per page at most offices. Some charge $0.50 for oversized pages. In-person inspection is free in most cases. If your request is denied, you have 30 days to appeal to the head of the agency. If the appeal fails, you can go to court under Article 78 within 120 days. The NYS Committee on Open Government helps with questions at (518) 474-2518.

Online Phone Directory Search Tools

You have several free options for searching Binghamton records online. The Broome County Real Property Tax Service lets you search property owners by name or address. Results include the owner's mailing address and property details.

The NYS Courts eCourts system covers Broome County in the 6th Judicial District. Search by party name to find civil, criminal, and family court cases. Case records list the parties' names and often their addresses. It is free and open to the public.

The NYS Division of Corporations database lets you search business entities statewide. Enter a name or DOS ID. Results show the entity name, status, county, and process address. Good for finding business owner contact info.

The NYS Open Data portal has public datasets that include Broome County info. Business and professional licensing data, among other records, are available for download. Some include names and addresses.

For federal cases, the Northern District of New York covers Binghamton. The U.S. Courts PACER system gives you access to federal civil and criminal records. A small per-page fee applies, but the records list names and addresses of all parties involved.

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