Alexandria, Kentucky Public Records

The Campbell County Circuit Court, located at the same address (Campbell County Justice Center, 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071), phone (859) 292-6316, has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil cases exceeding $5,000, domestic relations including divorce and child custody, probate matters, and appeals from District Court. Court hours are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. Kentucky's unified court system allows residents to search court records online through the Kentucky Court of Justice CourtNet 2.0 system at https://kcoj.kycourts.net/. This free public access system allows searches by party name, case number, or attorney, and displays case information, charges, dispositions, scheduled hearings, and some document filings. However, certain sensitive records such as juvenile cases, mental health proceedings, and adoption records are sealed and not available through public search. Fees for court records in Campbell County include certified copies at $5.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page, non-certified copies at $0.25 per page, and case file searches at no charge if done in person at the clerk's office. The Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk's office, phone (859) 292-6314, maintains the official court records and can assist with records requests. Payment is accepted by cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card (with processing fee). Marriage licenses are issued by the Campbell County Clerk, not the court clerk, at 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071. For Alexandria city ordinance violations and traffic citations issued within city limits, cases are typically heard in Campbell District Court but may be prosecuted by the Alexandria City Attorney's office.

The Kentucky Bureau of Investigation offers background checks that include statewide criminal history information, which can be accessed by Campbell County residents for employment or personal purposes.

Search results display the property owner, mailing address, assessed value, property characteristics (square footage, year built, number of rooms), tax district, and assessment history. The PVA's office assesses property values annually as of January 1st for tax purposes, and these records are public information under Kentucky law. Property owners can view their assessment notices, comparable sales data, and sketch cards showing building dimensions. For recorded land documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, plats, and other instruments affecting real property title, the Campbell County Clerk's Office serves as the Recorder of Deeds, located at 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071, phone (859) 292-3845, website www.campbellcountyclerk.org. The County Clerk maintains an online document search system where users can search recorded instruments by name (grantor/grantee), book and page, date range, or document type. Some historical images of recorded documents are available online through the clerk's website, while newer digital recordings may be viewable and printable for a fee. Recording fees vary by document type but typically start at $33 for the first page and $3 for each additional page for most instruments. Copies of recorded documents cost $1.00 per page for non-certified copies and $5.00 plus $1.00 per page for certified copies. The Campbell County Clerk's office also maintains UCC financing statement filings. Campbell County offers a GIS mapping system through the PVA website that displays parcel boundaries, ownership, zoning, flood zones, and aerial imagery, providing a visual tool for property research in Alexandria and surrounding areas.

DHL's Americas hub is also based at CVG, further cementing the airport's role as a logistics and distribution center. Beyond aviation, Alexandria's economy includes retail and service businesses clustered along U.S. Highway 27, which serves as the city's main commercial corridor, including restaurants, auto dealerships, medical offices, and shopping centers. The Campbell County school system is another major employer, with Alexandria Elementary School and other educational facilities in the area. Manufacturing and industrial operations exist in the surrounding Campbell County area, though Alexandria itself is primarily residential and commercial rather than industrial. According to U.S. Census estimates, Alexandria's median household income is approximately $65,000-$70,000, somewhat above Kentucky's state median but reflecting the area's suburban character and connection to the greater Cincinnati labor market. Many Alexandria residents commute to jobs in Newport, Covington, Cincinnati, and other nearby communities, making the city part of the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan statistical area. Recent development has focused on residential growth with new subdivisions and commercial expansion along Highway 27. The city has seen population growth over the past two decades as families seek more affordable housing compared to areas closer to Cincinnati while maintaining reasonable commute times. Alexandria's economic character is that of a suburban community benefiting from regional employment centers, particularly the airport, while maintaining some small-town identity distinct from the more urbanized northern Campbell County communities along the Ohio River.

Law enforcement services in Alexandria are provided by the Alexandria Police Department, located at 8522 U.S. Highway 27 South, Alexandria, KY 41001, phone (859) 635-4126. The department serves the incorporated city limits and maintains records of incidents, arrests, accident reports, and offense reports. Citizens may request police reports in person at the department or by submitting a written request; some records may require completion of a records request form and payment of copying fees. The Alexandria Police Department website can be accessed through the city's official site at www.alexandriaky.com. For areas outside city limits, law enforcement is provided by the Campbell County Sheriff's Office, located at 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071, phone (859) 292-3833, website www.campbellcountysheriff.org. The Sheriff's Office has county-wide jurisdiction and maintains records of arrests, warrants, civil process, and patrol activities in unincorporated areas of Campbell County.

Arrest and jail booking records for Alexandria and Campbell County can be searched through the Campbell County Detention Center's online inmate roster at www.campbellcountysheriff.org/inmate-search. The searchable database displays current inmates with information including full name, booking date, charges, bond amount, booking number, and mugshots when available. The detention center is located at 1098 Monmouth Street in Newport and can be reached at (859) 292-3833. Under Kentucky's Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 et seq.), arrest records, booking logs, and incident reports are generally considered public records. Citizens may request law enforcement records by submitting a written request to the custodian of records at either the Alexandria Police Department or Campbell County Sheriff's Office. Agencies must respond within three business days, either providing the records, denying the request with legal justification, or indicating that more time is needed. Fees for copies are limited to actual copying costs, typically $0.10 per page. Some records may be exempt from disclosure under KRS 61.878, including active investigation records, records that would endanger an individual, or records protected by other confidentiality laws.

Applicants must be eligible requestors under KRS 213.121, including the person named on the certificate (if of legal age), immediate family members, legal representatives, or someone with a court order. Valid government-issued photo identification is required. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at https://www.vitalchek.com for an additional convenience fee, with processing time of approximately 4-6 weeks for mail orders or expedited service available for higher fees. Records are maintained from 1911 to present for births and from 1911 to present for deaths, with some earlier records available. Marriage licenses for Alexandria residents are issued by the Campbell County Clerk's Office, located at 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071, phone (859) 292-3845. The fee is $35.00 (cash only), and both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and their Social Security numbers. Kentucky eliminated its mandatory waiting period in 2020, so licenses are issued immediately upon application and are valid for 30 days. As of June 2020, Kentucky began allowing marriage licenses to be used statewide rather than only in the county of issuance. Marriage records dating back over 100 years are maintained by the County Clerk and are public records searchable by name. Certified copies of marriage certificates cost $5.00 for the first copy and $1.00 for each additional copy. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk at the Campbell County Justice Center, 330 York Street, Newport, KY 41071, phone (859) 292-6314, not by the County Clerk's vital records office. Divorce decrees can be requested from the Circuit Court Clerk for $5.00 certified or $0.25 per page non-certified, and are indexed by the names of both parties and the case number.

Businesses operating in unincorporated areas of Campbell County or those not subject to city licensing still need to comply with Campbell County business registration requirements through the Campbell County Clerk at (859) 292-3845. Certain business types including restaurants, retail food establishments, and contractors require additional permits from Campbell County Health Department or Kentucky state agencies regardless of Alexandria city licensing. Fictitious business name statements (DBA - "Doing Business As") for businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name must be filed with the Campbell County Clerk's Office, 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071, phone (859) 292-3845. The filing fee is approximately $20, and the registration must be renewed every five years. The County Clerk maintains an index of assumed names searchable by business name or owner name. For formal business entity formation, Kentucky businesses must register with the Kentucky Secretary of State, Business Filings Division. The state maintains a free online business entity search at https://web.sos.ky.gov/bussearchvictoria/ where users can search for corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and other registered entities by business name, filing number, or registered agent. The database displays the entity's status (active, inactive, dissolved), date of formation, registered agent name and address, principal office address, and filing history. Formation documents and annual reports are available for viewing and download. Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) financing statements, which create security interests in personal property and business assets, are filed with the Kentucky Secretary of State's UCC division and searchable online at https://sos.ky.gov/bus/ucc-lien/Pages/default.aspx. Business property tax assessments for commercial real estate in Alexandria are handled by the Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator, (859) 292-3845, with online searches available at www.campbellcountypva.com showing assessed values, property characteristics, and tax information for commercial properties. Tangible personal property tax for business equipment, inventory, and fixtures must be reported annually to the PVA by May 15th.

Alexandria, Kentucky voters are served by the Campbell County Clerk's Office, Elections Division, located at 1098 Monmouth Street, Newport, KY 41071, phone (859) 292-3845, website www.campbellcountyclerk.org. The County Clerk serves as the official election authority for all Alexandria precincts, handling voter registration, early voting, absentee ballot applications, candidate filings, and election administration. Alexandria residents can register to vote online through the Kentucky State Board of Elections at https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/ using a valid Kentucky driver's license or ID card. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. To register, applicants must be U.S. citizens, Kentucky residents, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction. Kentucky automatically restores voting rights upon completion of sentence, including probation and parole. Same-day registration is not available in Kentucky; voters must be registered by the deadline.

Alexandria operates under a mayor-council form of city government with municipal elections held in even-numbered years. The Alexandria City Council consists of six council members elected to staggered four-year terms, with three seats up for election every two years. The mayor is elected to a four-year term. Alexandria city elections are typically held on the first Tuesday in November in even-numbered years, coinciding with state and federal elections. The next Alexandria municipal election will be in November 2026, when voters will decide council seats and potentially the mayoral position depending on the term cycle. Candidate filings for city offices are handled through the Campbell County Clerk's office during the designated filing period, typically in January of election years. Local ballot measures, if any, are also decided during these elections.

Alexandria voters can find their assigned polling place by using the Kentucky Secretary of State's polling place locator at https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/vic/ or by contacting the Campbell County Clerk at (859) 292-3845. Polling places in Alexandria have historically included Alexandria Elementary School and the Alexandria Fire Department, though assignments may change. Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time on Election Day. Early voting is available at the Campbell County Clerk's office for a limited period before each election, typically beginning 12 days before Election Day and ending three days prior. Hours vary but generally include some weekday and Saturday hours.

Under Kentucky open records law (KRS 61.870-884) and election statutes (KRS Chapter 116), several election records are public. The Campbell County Clerk maintains publicly accessible voter registration lists showing voter names, addresses, precincts, and voting history (whether someone voted in past elections, but not how they voted). Campaign finance reports for state and local candidates are filed with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance at https://kref.ky.gov and are searchable online, showing contributions and expenditures. Candidate filing information including petitions and statements are public records at the County Clerk's office. After each election, precinct-level results are published showing vote totals by candidate and issue. Kentucky does not disclose individual voter choices, as ballots are secret.

In the November 2024 presidential election, Campbell County reported approximately 56% voter turnout with roughly 30,000 votes cast out of approximately 54,000 registered voters. Alexandria's precincts contributed several thousand votes to this total, reflecting the area's engaged electorate. The county's results showed typical Northern Kentucky voting patterns as part of the conservative-leaning Kentucky electorate, though Campbell County's proximity to urban Cincinnati creates more electoral diversity than rural Kentucky counties.

Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Alexandria and Campbell County voters will decide several significant races. Kentucky does not have a gubernatorial election in 2026 (the governor serves a four-year term elected in odd years, last elected in 2023). However, voters will decide one of Kentucky's U.S. Senate seats, as Senator Mitch McConnell's seat is up for election in 2026, representing a major statewide race. The entire Kentucky House of Representatives (100 seats) is up for election every two years, including the district covering Alexandria. Campbell County offices on the ballot in 2026 may include Sheriff (four-year term), County Clerk (four-year term), Property Valuation Administrator (four-year term), Jailer, and Coroner, depending on term expirations. Alexandria city elections for city council and potentially mayor will also appear on the ballot. Local school board positions may be decided as well. Candidate information will be available through the Campbell County Clerk and the Kentucky Secretary of State's website as the election approaches.

Kentucky voters may request absentee ballots if they meet specific criteria under KRS 117.085, including: being 65 or older, having a disability, being a student residing temporarily outside the county, being a member of the military or their dependent, being incarcerated but legally eligible to vote, being a participant in a witness protection program, or being unable to appear in person due to being a caregiver. Excuse-required absentee voting means Kentucky does not offer universal mail-in voting; voters must qualify under one of the statutory reasons. Applications for absentee ballots are available from the Campbell County Clerk and must be received by the seventh day before the election. Completed ballots must be received by the close of polls (6:00 p.m.) on Election Day to be counted. Medical emergency absentee ballots have different deadlines. No-excuse early in-person voting is available as described above, providing accessible voting without requiring mail-in ballot qualification.