How to Search Bourbon County, Kentucky Records (Start Here)
Bourbon County, Kentucky — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Court Dockets
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District and Circuit Court docket search in Bourbon County or statewide.
Court Records
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Boyd County drug court, criminal, and civil court records.
Registered Offenders
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Kentucky State Police sex offender registry.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
National Sex Offender Registry
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
Visit →Property & Tax Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
Genealogy Databases
Visit →Vital Records
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Bourbon County genealogy and family history records from FamilySearch.
Business, Voter & Other
USCIS Business Verification
Visit →Business, Voter & Other
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Court Dockets
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
District and Circuit Court docket search in Bourbon County or statewide.
Court Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Boyd County drug court, criminal, and civil court records.
Registered Offenders
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Kentucky State Police sex offender registry.
Vital Records
Genealogy Databases
Visit →Vital Records
Official Free
Bourbon County genealogy and family history records from FamilySearch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Bourbon County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Bourbon County. For online case lookups, use KY CourtNet — it covers Kentucky Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Bourbon County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Property Valuation Administrator (PVA). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Sheriff.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Bourbon County? ▼
Kentucky handles vital records at the state level through Kentucky CHFS Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Clerk in Bourbon County.
Are Bourbon County records available online? ▼
Bourbon County has partial online coverage — 4 databases are listed on this page, covering court records, and property records. Other record types may require an in-person visit or written request.
Why does the Sheriff handle property taxes in Bourbon County? ▼
In Kentucky, the county Sheriff is the property tax collector by state law. The Sheriff's office sends tax bills, accepts payments, and pursues delinquent taxes. This surprises people from other states, where a Treasurer or Tax Collector does this.
Is there a statewide search that covers Bourbon County? ▼
For court records, yes — KY CourtNet covers Bourbon County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Bourbon County directly.
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