John Zurlo - County Clerk

CIVIL ACTIONS

The Clinton County Clerk has jurisdiction over the Supreme and County Court records. To commence an action in Supreme or County Court you would need to file:

• An Application for an Index Number
• A Summons with Notice or
• A Summons and Complaint or
• A Petition (in a Special Proceeding)

All paperwork must comply with the Part 130 Signing Requirements.

After purchasing your Index Number ($210.00) consult the County Clerk’s Office for additional filing fees.

Effective 9/1/2010, the fee to purchase an index number for a Foreclosure Action is $400.00.

Divorce actions are sealed files and only open to the parties involved or their attorneys. To obtain a copy of a divorce decree when appearing in person, please bring some form of identification preferably a driver’s license and a minimum $5.00 fee. If writing to this office for the copy, please send a request with a written signature, a minimum $5.00 fee and a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

For filing a Motion or Cross-Motion, the fee is $45.00.

For filing a Stipulation of Settlement or Voluntary Discontinuance, the fee is $35.00.