Daviess County, Kentucky Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Daviess County, Kentucky, are typically available through the Daviess County Detention Center. You can visit their official website to access the inmate search feature, which may include booking photos. For further assistance, you can also contact the detention center directly.

To obtain a criminal background check in Daviess County, Kentucky, you should contact the Kentucky State Police, as they handle background checks for the state. You can request a background check through their online portal or by submitting a request form. The process may require a fee and identification verification.

You can look up sex offenders in Daviess County, Kentucky, by accessing the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry. The registry is maintained by the Kentucky State Police and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, address, or proximity to a specific location to find registered sex offenders in the area.

Voter registration in Daviess County is handled by the Daviess County Clerk's office at 212 St. Ann Street, Owensboro. You can register online at govoteky.com, in person at the County Clerk's office, or by submitting a mail-in registration form. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Once registered, you can request absentee ballots through the County Clerk if you meet Kentucky's absentee voting criteria including being 65+, disabled, out of county on election day, or other qualifying reasons.

Property records in Daviess County are maintained by the Daviess County Clerk (land records/deeds) at 212 St. Ann Street and the Property Valuation Administrator (tax records) at 321 E 4th Street. The PVA offers a free online GIS mapping system accessible through their website where you can search by owner name, address, or parcel number to view property cards, assessments, sales history, and maps. For recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens, the County Clerk's office provides online access through a paid subscription service, or you can search records in person at no charge.

Birth and death certificates for events in Daviess County can be obtained from the Daviess County Clerk's office at 212 St. Ann Street, Owensboro, phone (270) 685-8434, or from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates cost $6 for certified copies from the County Clerk. Processing is typically immediate for walk-in requests. You can also order online through the state's VitalChek service at vitalrecords.ky.gov for expedited processing with additional fees, and you must provide valid ID and proof of eligibility.

Business records in Daviess County can be found through multiple sources. For DBA (Doing Business As) filings and local registrations, contact the Daviess County Clerk at (270) 685-8434 or visit their office at 212 St. Ann Street. For corporations, LLCs, and other registered business entities, use the free Kentucky Secretary of State business search at web.sos.ky.gov/bussearchnf. City of Owensboro business licenses are handled separately by the Owensboro City Clerk at (270) 687-8787 for businesses operating within city limits.