2 October Court Clerks Office Closed 10/15/26 & 10/16/26 October 2, 2026 By Heather Shields Community News, General 0 ***NOTICE*** Court Clerk’s office CLOSED Thursday, October 15th, 2026 Friday, October 16th, 2026 Related Articles Does New York State Owe you Money? Search the Office of Unclaimed Funds As of May 2026, the NYS Comptroller's Office reported that Orange County has 629,053 accounts with a value of $107,316,163. What Is Unclaimed Property? Unclaimed property is money that’s been lost or forgotten over time, including old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards. After a period of inactivity, lost money is legally considered abandoned property and turned over to the New York State Comptroller’s Office, where there’s no fee or time limit to claim it. Visit the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds website online. https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds File your Survey With the Orange County Clerk's Office The Orange County Clerk's office is now accepting survey maps for filing. Many Orange County residents especially new homeowners go to the County Clerk's Office looking for the metes and bounds of their property. Until now, they could only provide tax maps and subdivision maps. Filing your survey map will provide you with the convenience of always knowing where it is when you need it. Map requirements are: - Completed title block including property owner's name, town/city in which it is located. - Surveyor’s signature and seal - Minimum 8-point font for legibility. - Paper or Mylar minimum size 8 1/2” x 11” maximum size 36” x 48” Filing fee $10.00/page at the OC Government Center 255 Main St. Goshen, NY 10924 For more information, you can contact the Orange County Clerk's Office. Phone: 845-291-2690 Court Session for Monday January 26th, 2026 has been Canceled Court Session for Monday January 26th, 2026 has been Canceled Orange County Mobile DMV Office Orange County Mobile DMV Office will be at the Wawayanda Town Hall on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Mobile DVM Office Orange County Mobile DMV Office will be at the Wawayanda Town Hall on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 New York State adopted the Transfer on Death Deed A Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) is a legal document that allows a property owner to designate who will inherit their real estate after they die. TODs are a cost-effective way to pass on property because they bypass probate, the process that wills go through. NYS has introduced Section 424 of the New York State Real Property Law. Here are some things to know about TODs: How it works The property owner, also known as the transferor, fills out a TOD form, signs it in front of witnesses, and has a notary public acknowledge the signature. The completed deed is then recorded at the county clerk's office. Who can be a beneficiary A beneficiary can be an individual, an organization, or a charity. If there are multiple beneficiaries, the transferor can indicate how they will take title. What the owner retains The owner retains full control of the property while they're alive. They can sell, mortgage, or revoke the TOD deed at any time. How to record the deed Look up the requirements for recording a deed in Orange County, New York Get the state-specific deed form Decide on a beneficiary Describe the property (schedule A) This can be found on a prior deed Sign the deed - you must have 2 witnesses and sign the deed in front of a Notary Public Record the deed at the Orange County Clerk's Office The Town of Wawayanda cannot answer any legal questions regarding the Transfer of Death Deeds, please contact your Attorney. For deed filing information, please contact the Orange County Clerks Office - Deed Recording 845-294-2690. Comments are closed.