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Fleming County at a glance

State
Kentucky
County seat
Flemingsburg
Population
15,082
Area
351 sq mi
Founded
1798
Cities and towns
7

Fleming County offices and records

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

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Fleming County is provided by Fleming County Sheriff's Office and the Flemingsburg Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Fleming County is primarily handled by Fleming County Sheriff's Office, located at 102 West Water Street, Flemingsburg, KY 41041. Arrest records in Fleming County are public records accessible under Kentucky Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884), which mandates that public agencies provide access to non-exempt records within three business days of a written request. The City of Flemingsburg does not maintain a separate municipal police department; law enforcement services are provided by the Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police Post 7 in Morehead, which has jurisdiction throughout Fleming County for state highway enforcement and major investigations.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Fleming County are maintained by Fleming County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following procedures outlined under the Kentucky Open Records Act.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office or detention center's online platforms, although availability may vary.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Fleming County

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

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What is on record in Fleming County

Still producing
1
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
3
Shafts and tunnels
0
What they are
quarry - rock
Maps surveyed
1951

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 3 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
Fleming 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 Fleming County (1 shown, 3 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 Fleming County, Kentucky?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Fleming County Sheriff or a city police department in Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming County, Kentucky?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Fleming County are kept by the Fleming 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 Fleming 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 Fleming 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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