OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services. Note that Kentucky's statewide court records search (CourtNet 2.0) requires a paid subscription for full access; free appellate search is available separately.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through CourtNet 2.0 (subscription)
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through Kentucky State Police
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in Kentucky

Kentucky's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the Supreme Court of Kentucky maintains court records through the AOC's CourtNet 2.0 system. Kentucky State Police holds statewide criminal history through its Records Branch. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, county clerk filings — live at the county level.

Kentucky has 120 counties — the third-most of any U.S. state, behind only Texas and Georgia. Each county has its own Circuit Court clerk, District Court clerk (often the same clerk serves both), County Clerk for deeds and vital records filings, sheriff, and property valuation administrator. That high county count, combined with CourtNet 2.0 being a subscription service, means free public access to Kentucky court records is more limited than in many states — most thorough searches require either a subscription or a direct visit to the county clerk's office.

Counties in Kentucky

Kentucky has 120 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is available online for free. CourtNet 2.0 is a paid subscription service. With 120 counties, online coverage at the county level varies widely. When in doubt, call the county clerk's office directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026