Franklin County, Kentucky Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Franklin County, Kentucky, are typically available through the Franklin County Regional Jail. You can access these images via their online inmate search portal. For further assistance, you may visit the jail in person or contact them to request specific booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Franklin County, Kentucky, you should contact the Kentucky State Police, which manages the process through the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts. You can request a background check online through the AOCFastCheck system or submit a request by mail. Local police departments may also provide assistance with obtaining these records.

You can look up sex offenders in Franklin County, Kentucky, by using the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry. This online resource is maintained by the Kentucky State Police and allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, city, or zip code. The registry provides detailed information about each offender, including their current address and offense details.

To register to vote in Franklin County, you can register online at govoteky.com through the Kentucky State Board of Elections, in person at the Franklin County Clerk's office at 100 Public Square in Frankfort, or by mail. Kentucky law requires that you register at least 28 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. You must be a U.S. Citizen, Kentucky resident, and at least 18 years old by the next general election. The region Clerk's office at (502) 875-8952 can also provide information about absentee voting and early voting options.

Property records in Franklin County can be accessed through the Franklin County Clerk's office at 100 Public Square, Frankfort, or online through the county's property records search system. franklincountyclerk.com. For property tax information, assessments, and GIS mapping, visit the Franklin County Property Valuation Administrator's office at the same address or use their online parcel viewer. Most basic searches are available at no charge, though certified copies and detailed documents may require fees.

Birth and death certificates can be obtained through the Franklin County Clerk's office at 100 Public Square, Frankfort, KY 40601, phone (502) 875-8952, or through the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics at 275 East Main Street in Frankfort. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates cost $6 when obtained through the County Clerk, with immediate processing if you apply in person with proper identification. You can also order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional processing fees and delivery within 7-10 business days. Applicants must prove their relationship to the person on the certificate and present valid government-issued photo ID.

To find business records in Franklin County, start with the Franklin County Clerk's office at (502) 875-8952 for assumed name (DBA) filings and local business registrations. For formal business entities including corporations and LLCs, use the Kentucky Secretary of State's free online business entity search at web.sos.ky.gov/bussearchnr/, which provides information on all registered businesses in Kentucky. For city business licenses within Frankfort city limits, contact the City of Frankfort Economic Development office at (502) 352-2203 for occupational license and zoning information.