Rensselaer County Clerk
105 3rd Street, Troy, New York, 12180
Contact & location
- Address
- 105 3rd Street, Troy, New York, 12180
- Records for
- Rensselaer County, New York
- Phone
- 518-270-4080
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues New York state records
Rensselaer County follows New York’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $30.00
- New York divorce record fee
- 20–24 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 19,867,248
- New York population
This office charges $5.00 — $25.00 less than the New York fee.
See full New York requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Record | $5.00 | 20–24 weeksNew York estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Rensselaer County Clerk is dedicated to ensuring the well-being of the local community. Their wide-ranging services encompass vital functions, including monitoring water quality, food safety, and sanitation to safeguard environmental health, promoting public health through educational programs, managing disease control, overseeing permits and inspections, and actively participating in emergency preparedness.
While their mission is vital for the well-being of the community, its essential to note that they typically do not handle vital records like birth certificates, death certificates and marriage certificates . To obtain these crucial documents, please visit other listings of offices available in the state of New York.
Reviews
★★★★★4.1 (8)- ★★★★★Daniel JonesGoogle
Hours fixed. Progress!
- ★★★★★christynrachandbri GreenGoogle
The woman answering the phone was so very rude they watch the judges cut people off and be rude during testimony and they think it gives them a license to be nasty too
- ★★★★★Kay S EGoogle
Cash or check only. Call or stop by to check actual hours, as the front desk states they close at 3:30 pm despite their posted hours showing as 3:45 pm
- ★★★★★Elena GiorgioGoogle
I've always found the employees to be professional and courteous. I even had a matter quickly handled over the phone, instead of needing to come into the office.
- ★★★★★Jack FurlongGoogle
Have always been helpful when I have filed documents here. Call ahead if you have any questions.