How to Batch APN Skip Trace

If your list has parcel numbers instead of property addresses, you can skip trace it with Batch Skip Trace by APN. An APN (Assessor's Parcel Number) is the number the county assessor gives each parcel of land.

Resources

→ How To Use Lead Sherpa's Integrated Skip Tracing Tool

→ Skip Trace Data & Pricing

→ Troubleshooting Skip Trace Upload Issues

→ FCC - FIPS codes for states and counties

What your file needs

The APN template has four columns:

Every APN must be paired with its location, because the same parcel number can exist in more than one county:

• APN + FIPS (recommended): the FIPS (Federal Information Processing Standards) code identifies the exact county, so it gives the most accurate results.
• APN + County + State: if you don't have the FIPS code, fill in the county and state instead.

Here is an example of a formatted file (the parcel numbers are made up):

If you don't know a county's FIPS code, look it up in the FCC list of FIPS codes. The first two digits are the state and the last three are the county.

Step 1: Open Batch Skip Trace by APN

1. In the menu on the left, click the Skip Trace icon.
2. Click Batch Skip Trace by APN in the top-right corner.
3. In the Skip Trace Resources and Instructions window, click Download Skip Trace by APN Template. The FIPS code list is linked right below it.

Step 2: Upload your file

Put your data in the template, then click Launch Uploader. From here, the steps are the same as a skip trace by address: map your columns, submit the valid rows, review the cost and start the skip trace. See How To Use Lead Sherpa's Integrated Skip Tracing Tool.

Questions? Email support@leadsherpa.com.