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Carlisle County, Kentucky Public Records

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Carlisle County at a glance

State
Kentucky
County seat
Bardwell
Population
4,826
Area
199 sq mi
Founded
1886
Cities and towns
4

Carlisle County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Carlisle County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order within Carlisle County.

Police Departments. In addition to Carlisle County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Carlisle County includes the Bardwell Police Department, which serves the city of Bardwell.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Carlisle County Sheriff's Office, located at Carlisle County Courthouse complex in Bardwell, is the primary law enforcement agency for Carlisle County's unincorporated areas and provides court security and jail operations. Carlisle County Detention Center, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses county inmates and provides booking information through direct contact with the facility. Inmate lookup and jail roster information can be obtained by calling the Sheriff's Office directly during business hours, as Carlisle County does not currently maintain a full online inmate search portal.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Carlisle County are maintained by Carlisle County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by submitting a formal request to the Sheriff's Office, following the guidelines set forth by the Kentucky Open Records Act.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Carlisle County are taken and retained by Carlisle County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or online databases. Residents can search for mugshots via the Sheriff's Office website or third-party services that aggregate public records.

You can also use the Kentucky Online Offender Lookup (KOOL) system to search for inmates by name or offender ID. The jail is located at 985 US-62, Bardwell, KY 42023, and their phone number is (270) 628-1077.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Carlisle County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Carlisle County

Still producing
1
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
14
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
gravel pit, clay pit
Maps surveyed
1970 to 1977

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1 named mine site inside the county, 0 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 14 holes drawn inside the county, 0 of them shafts or tunnels.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area.

1 mile
Carlisle County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. The purple dots come off the old survey maps and the darkest of those are shafts and tunnels; the red, green and orange ones are mine records. Hover a dot for its name.
Kentucky mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Carlisle County (1 shown, 14 unnamed on the map)

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Carlisle County Sheriff or a city police department in Carlisle County. Ask that agency for its record. Under KRS 61.8746, no one may use a booking photograph obtained from a public agency for a commercial purpose on a website or in a publication that charges a fee for its removal; a person can sue for an injunction, costs, attorney's fees and daily damages.

How can I get a criminal background check in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

The Kentucky criminal history record comes from the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, Records Unit. Name based state court criminal record report online through AOC FastCheck (account or one time request), by mail to Administrative Office of the Courts, Records Unit, 1001 Vandalay Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601, or at the AOC drive thru window. Fee: $25.00 per record request.

How do I look up sex offenders in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

Search the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry (Kentucky State Police), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

Register with the county clerk or through the Kentucky State Board of Elections. You can also register online with the state online registration. Registration books close on the fourth Tuesday before an election (KRS 116.045(2)); for the 2026 general election the last day to register was Monday, October 5, with online registrations due by 4:00 PM local time.

How do I look up property records in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Carlisle County are kept by the Carlisle County clerk. Property values are set by the Property Valuation Administrator, and tax bills come from the county sheriff. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

Certified birth and death certificates for Kentucky come from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Vital Statistics. By mail with a check or money order payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer to Office of Vital Statistics, 275 E. Main St., 1E-A, Frankfort, KY 40621, in person or at the drop box at 275 East Main Street, Frankfort, or online and by phone through VitalChek at (800) 241-8322, the only authorized online and telephone partner. Fee: $10 for each birth certificate (non refundable search fee); $6 for each death, marriage or divorce certificate.

How do I find business license records in Carlisle County, Kentucky?

Business entity filings are searched with the Kentucky Secretary of State. Kentucky does not have a statewide business license that applies to all businesses; many cities and counties require a local business license or impose an occupational tax.

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