ACRIS (Automated City Register Information System)
ACRIS is New York City's online system for recording and searching many real-property documents (for example, deeds and mortgages) in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. It supports document recording workflows and public lookup of recorded instruments, while Staten Island recording is handled through the Richmond County Clerk rather than the City Register.
- Where it applies
- New York City
- When it comes up
- Closing / Recording
- Property types
- Residential, Commercial (Retail/Office/Industrial), Mixed-Use
In practice
NYC recording/search conventions often differ from other New York counties because NYC City Register functions and ACRIS system coverage are borough-specific.
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Related terms
Core Real Estate Fundamentals
- Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenants
- Contract of Sale
- Lien
- Lis Pendens (Notice of Pendency)
- Survey (ALTA/NSPS Survey)
- Title Search
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.