Bourbon County, Kentucky Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Bourbon County, Kentucky, are typically available through the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office. You can visit their office in person to request access to these records. Some mugshots may be available online through the Bourbon Detention Center's website or through third-party public records websites.

To obtain a criminal background check in Bourbon County, Kentucky, you can request a report from the Kentucky State Police, which handles statewide background checks. Locally, you may also contact the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office for guidance on obtaining records specific to this county. The process typically involves submitting a request form and paying a fee.

You can look up sex offenders in Bourbon County, Kentucky, by accessing the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry. This online registry allows you to search for offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry provides detailed information about each offender, including their current status and location.

You can register to vote in Bourbon County through the Bourbon County Clerk's office at 301 Main Street, Paris, or online at elect.ky.gov if you have a valid Kentucky driver's license or state ID. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by the next general election, a resident of Kentucky, and a resident of this county. For absentee ballot requests or questions about polling locations, contact the County Clerk at (859) 987-2142.

Property records in Bourbon County are maintained by the Bourbon County Clerk's office at 301 Main Street, Paris, phone (859) 987-2142. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded documents in person during business hours. the local Property Valuation Administrator also maintains property tax assessment records and can be reached at (859) 987-2135. Some property information may be available through online third-party databases, though official certified copies must be obtained directly from the County Clerk's office for a fee of $5.00 for the first page and $0.50 per additional page.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Bourbon County are available through the Bourbon County Clerk's office at 301 Main Street, Paris, Kentucky 40361, phone (859) 987-2142. Certified copies cost $10.00 each, and you must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate a direct and tangible interest in the record. Processing is typically immediate for in-person requests. You can also order Kentucky vital records through the state Office of Vital Statistics at (502) 564-4212 or online via VitalChek at chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/vital, though additional fees apply for online orders.

For local business name filings (DBA or fictitious names) in Bourbon County, contact the Bourbon County Clerk's office at (859) 987-2142, located at 301 Main Street, Paris. For formal business entity registrations including corporations and LLCs, search the Kentucky Secretary of State's free online database at web.sos.ky.gov/ftsearch. Building permits and zoning information are handled by Bourbon County Planning and Zoning through the Fiscal Court. Professional licenses are issued by respective Kentucky state licensing boards, not at the county level.