Westchester County

Westchester County, located in the southeastern corner of New York State, sits directly north of New York City and includes approximately 450 square miles. With a population of over 1 million residents, it ranks as one of the most populous and affluent counties in the United States. Westchester County seat is White Plains, a thriving commercial hub that houses most major county government offices. Westchester County is bordered by the Hudson River to the west, Connecticut to the east, Putnam County to the north, and the Bronx to the south. Westchester County comprises 45 municipalities including six cities (White Plains, Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, and Rye), 19 towns, and 20 villages. Major landmarks include the historic Kykuit estate, Playland amusement park in Rye, and the stunning Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Westchester County's rich history dates to the 1683 colonial charter, making it one of the original twelve counties of New York. Westchester County Clerk's office is located at 110 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in White Plains, NY 10601. The Department of Finance, which includes the Office of the County Clerk and property records, operates from the County Office Building. Westchester County Assessor functions are handled by individual municipal assessors rather than a centralized county office. Westchester County is known for its exceptional school systems, proximity to Manhattan, picturesque villages, corporate headquarters, and significant historical sites related to the American Revolution.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• Requests for arrest records should be directed to the specific law enforcement agency that made the arrest.
• Mugshots and booking information can be obtained through FOIL requests to the arresting agency or the County Department of Correction.
• Processing times vary, and agencies may charge reasonable fees for copying and certification.

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Westchester County, NY are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors. For an authoritative source, see Criminal Records Search - Westchester County, NY (Arrests, Jails & Most Wanted R.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Westchester County, NY are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Westchester County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

• Look up current inmates and booking information at Westchester Inmate Lookup.
• Sheriff's Office: Contact Us.
• The bond and bail process allows release of detainees under conditions set by the court; inquiries about recently arrested individuals can be directed to the jail's administrative office.

• Boulevard, phone: 914-824-5656) manages probate, estate administration, and guardianship proceedings.
• Fees include $65 per case for certified copies and $5 per page for uncertified copies.

Property records for Westchester County, New York are maintained by the Westchester County Clerk. This office maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements for properties in Westchester County.

🔗 https://westchestercountyny.gov

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• The New York State Department of Health Vital Records Section (phone: 855-322-1022, website: www.health.ny.gov/vital_records) maintains records for events statewide and is an alternative source.
• VitalChek (www.vitalchek.com) offers online ordering with expedited shipping for an additional fee.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• Business certificate filings are searchable through the County Clerk's online system.
• Westchester County Department of Planning (phone: 914-995-4400) handles certain commercial development reviews and zoning matters.