Search Greenburgh Public Records
Greenburgh public records include court filings, property documents, vital records, and town government files held by the Town Clerk and Westchester County offices. Greenburgh is a large town in central Westchester County with roughly 95,000 residents spread across several villages and unincorporated areas. The Town Clerk on Hillside Avenue handles local government records, while the Westchester County Clerk manages court filings, land records, and county-level vital records. State court portals give online access to many Greenburgh-area cases.
Greenburgh Public Records Overview
Westchester County Records
Greenburgh is in Westchester County. Court records and land filings go through the Westchester County Clerk's Office in White Plains. The County Clerk is the registrar of deeds and the clerk of the Supreme and County Courts. You can search civil cases online through the state eCourts portal. Property records, mortgages, and liens are on file at the County Clerk's office.
For the full picture of county records, visit our Westchester County public records page.
Greenburgh Town Clerk's Office
The Greenburgh Town Clerk maintains town records and vital statistics. This office keeps town board meeting minutes, local laws, and records of town actions. The Clerk serves as the Records Access Officer for FOIL requests. Vital records for births, deaths, and marriages in Greenburgh can be obtained from both the Town Clerk and the Westchester County Clerk's Office.
| Office | Greenburgh Town Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607 |
| Website | www.greenburghny.com/departments/town-clerk |
Certified copies of birth and death certificates cost $10. Marriage licenses run $40. You need a valid photo ID to pick up vital records. Greenburgh is somewhat unique in that several incorporated villages sit within the town boundaries. Records for village-level actions may be held by the village clerk rather than the town clerk. If you need records from Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Elmsford, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, or Tarrytown, check with that village first.
How to Search Greenburgh Public Records
For court records, start with the state online tools. WebCivil Supreme has civil case data from Westchester County Supreme Court. Search by name or index number. This covers lawsuits filed in the county that involve Greenburgh residents or properties.
Criminal case lookups work through two tools. WebCriminal shows pending cases with upcoming court dates in Westchester County. For a full statewide criminal history search, use the Criminal History Record Search from the Office of Court Administration. The fee is $95. Results come by email after a manual check.
Property records for Greenburgh parcels are at the Westchester County Clerk. Search deeds, mortgages, and liens through the Clerk's online portal. Tax and assessment data sits with the Westchester County Department of Finance. The Greenburgh town assessor also keeps local assessment rolls and exemption data.
Town government records like building permits, planning board minutes, and zoning decisions are at the relevant Greenburgh department. These records are available through FOIL. For records held by a village within Greenburgh, you need to contact that village's clerk office directly.
FOIL Requests in Greenburgh
New York's Freedom of Information Law gives you the right to request records from any Greenburgh town office. Under Public Officers Law Section 87, government records are presumed open to the public unless a specific exemption applies.
Send your FOIL request in writing to the Greenburgh Town Clerk at 177 Hillside Avenue, Greenburgh, NY 10607. Be specific about what records you want. The town has five business days to respond. They will grant access, deny with a reason, or ask for more time to locate the records.
Copy fees are 25 cents per page. Labor charges may apply if your request takes more than two hours of staff time. Denied requests can be appealed within 30 days. The Committee on Open Government at (518) 474-2518 provides free guidance on FOIL requests and can advise you on whether a denial was proper.
Fingerprinting Services in Greenburgh
The Department of State FOIL page has information about making records requests to state agencies. The Corporation and Business Entity Database is free and lets you search for businesses in New York, including those based in Greenburgh. Search by name to find filing dates, entity status, and agent information.
Voter registration records for Greenburgh residents are at the Westchester County Board of Elections. Public voter data includes name, address, party enrollment, and voting history. Use the Online Voter Registration portal to register or update your information.
The Greenburgh Police Department maintains its own records for incidents and accident reports in the unincorporated areas of town. Villages within Greenburgh may have their own police departments with separate records. Contact the relevant department's Records Access Officer for copies. The Greenburgh Town Justice Court handles traffic tickets, small claims, and minor criminal matters for the unincorporated parts of town. Court records are available through the court clerk.
Westchester County Records
Greenburgh is in Westchester County. For county-level court records, land records, and more, visit our county page.
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