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Benham (population 599) was founded in 1911 as a coal mining company town by Wisconsin Steel, a subsidiary of International Harvester. Official government information is available at www.achp.gov . Benham is a home rule-class city in Harlan County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city was formally incorporated by the General Assembly in 1961. The city was formally incorporated by the General Assembly in 1961.
The Harlan County Sheriff's Office, which serves Benham, is reachable at (606) 573-1313. Benham, Kentucky voters receive election services through the Harlan County Clerk, who functions as both County Clerk and Election Authority. The office is, Harleyville, KY 40831, and can be reached at (606) 573-3636. The city holds municipal elections for mayor and city council according to schedules set by local ordinances, typically in November of even-numbered years. Residents should contact Benham City Hall at (606) 848-2818 for specific information about candidate filing and local ballot measures.
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To register to vote in Benham, Kentucky, residents can register online through the Kentucky State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Harlan County elections office. Kentucky requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Kentucky State Board of Elections voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Benham, contact the Harlan County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Benham, Kentucky are maintained by the Harlan Property Valuation Administrator's Office and the Harlan County Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Harlan County, including parcels in Benham. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Harlan County Clerk maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Kentucky counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Harlan County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Benham, Kentucky residents are available through both county and state offices. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Vital Statistics, located in Frankfort, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Kentucky. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Harlan County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Harlan County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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