There are 2 ways to reuse your search form: First is to use Html.RenderAction() at Layout. Cshtml that will render your search form to view. Second is to use Html.RenderPartial() at Layout.
Cshtml and model will pass to view throught ViewBag object or ViewData dictionary from global action flter.
For the search box in your view you can use @Html. Action to call a child action allowing it to build the SearchModel / search view independently from the current action.
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