Elmsford, NY · Westchester County
File Search Request
Elmsford property owners and other requesters use this form to request a Building & Engineering Department file search for a parcel.
What this form is
Use this form to request a file search for an Elmsford parcel. It asks for the parcel address and Section-Sheet-Block-Lot number, report recipient details, and any special instructions. The search report covers current use and zoning, certificates, open permits and violations, and street and driveway ownership; an interior inspection is required, and the form states the search costs $175 per parcel.
Who needs it
Anyone requesting an Elmsford file search for a parcel can use this form to provide parcel details and tell the department where to send the report.
How to submit it
Send the request with the $175-per-parcel fee to the Village of Elmsford Building & Engineering Department, 15 South Stone Avenue, Elmsford, NY 10523. The form also lists [email protected].
About notarization
This request does not require a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is identified, and the requester completes the form and includes the fee.
How to submit this form
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Download The Request
Download the Elmsford File Search Request PDF.
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Complete The Form
Enter the parcel address and SBL, report recipient details, and any special instructions.
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Include The Fee
Include the stated $175 fee for each parcel requested.
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Send The Request
Send the request and fee to the Village of Elmsford Building & Engineering Department at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Elmsford File Search Request?
- No. This request does not require a notary, and the form identifies no notarized attachment or sworn step.
- How do I submit the Elmsford File Search Request?
- Send the completed request with the $175-per-parcel fee to the Village of Elmsford Building & Engineering Department at 15 South Stone Avenue, Elmsford, NY 10523.
- What information does the file search report include?
- The form says the report includes current use and zoning, certificates of occupancy or completion, open permits and violations, and street and driveway ownership. It excludes property tax and Property Card information.
- How long can an Elmsford file search take?
- The form says a standard file search may take up to two weeks from receipt of the fee. Large commercial buildings may take longer.
Need something notarized?
This File Search Request doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Elmsford form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.