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New York Sex Offender Registry
Overview
Access to sex offender information in New York is provided to the public as the result of the Jacob Wetterling
Registration Act, which was passed by the United States Congress and Megan's Law,
which requires states to release relevant information about registered offenders
to protect the public. Information about access to NY sex offender information can be found in the chart below.
| Registration Information Access Type / Community Notification | Available |
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| Community notification? | Yes | | Online searchable sexual offender database? | Yes | | Online browseable directory of sex offenders? | Yes | | Online maps of sex offender residence locations? | No | | Offender information available by visit to law enforcement agency? | No | | Offender information available by phone? | Yes | | Offender information available by written request or other? | No |
General Info about Registered Offenders and Sex Offender Registration
SORA was enacted to assist local law enforcement agencies to protect communities by: 1) requiring offenders to register with the State; and, 2) providing information to the public about certain offenders living in their communities. SORA took effect on January 21, 1996.
SORA (Sex Offender Registration Act)
Online Sex Offender Registry / Online Directory
Provides registration information regarding Level 3 offenders. A search tool allows users to search by last name, zip code, city or county.
New York Sex Offender Registry
Telephone Access
The Information Line can be used by the public to determine whether an individual is a convicted sex offender who is required to register. For a fee of $0.50 you can inquire about up to five individuals by calling at 1-900-288-3838.
Registry Information Line
| Interested in receiving email alerts of new sex offenders in your area & details, maps and info?
National name searches?
See the National Alert Registry
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New York City and County Sex Offender Registries
Other State Registries
State and National Sex Offender Registries
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