Basis of Presentation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2012

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Consolidation of subsidiaries

Chemung Financial Corporation (the "Corporation"), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Chemung Canal Trust Company (the "Bank") and CFS Group, Inc., a financial services company, provides a wide range of banking, financing, fiduciary and other financial services to its local market area.  The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Consolidation policy

The consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary to present fairly the Corporation's financial position as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. Subsequent events were evaluated for any required recognition or disclosure. The results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other interim period.

Subsequent events

The consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and necessary to present fairly the Corporation's financial position as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and results of operations for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and changes in shareholders' equity and cash flows for the six-month periods ended June 30, 2012 and 2011. Subsequent events were evaluated for any required recognition or disclosure. The results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any other interim period.