Garrard County, Kentucky Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Garrard County, Kentucky, can be obtained from the It's advisable to contact these offices directly for specific access procedures.

To obtain a criminal background check in Garrard County, Kentucky, you need to contact the Kentucky State Police, as they handle such requests through the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts. You can apply for a background check online via the Kentucky Court of Justice's website or visit the local courthouse for assistance. The process typically involves submitting a request form and paying a fee.

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

You can register to vote in Garrard County through the Garrard County Clerk's office at 15 Public Square, Lancaster, or online at govoteky.com, Kentucky's official voter registration portal. The registration deadline is 30 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 this county, and not currently convicted of a felony (or have had your rights restored). Absentee ballots are available for voters who meet specific criteria under KRS 117.085, including age 65+, illness, disability, or being out of the county on Election Day, and applications must be requested through the County Clerk.

Property records in Garrard County can be searched through two main sources: the Garrard County Clerk's office for recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens at garrarclerk.com (15 Public Square, Lancaster, phone 859-792-3531), and the Property Valuation Administrator for tax assessment records. The County Clerk provides a free online search system through Fidlar Technologies for recorded land documents searchable by name, parcel number, or instrument number. The PVA office offers a free GIS property search at qpublic.net/ky/garrard where you can find ownership information, tax assessments, property characteristics, sales history, and interactive maps. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, plus $5 for certification.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Garrard County can be obtained from the Garrard County Clerk's office at 15 Public Square, Lancaster, KY 40444, phone (859) 792-3531. The fee is $13 for the first certified copy and $10 for each additional copy of the same record ordered simultaneously. Walk-in requests are typically processed the same day if the record is on file. You can also order Kentucky vital records through the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics at vitalrecords.ky.gov or by calling (502) 564-4212, or through the online service VitalChek.com for an additional convenience fee with mail delivery in 7-10 business days. Valid photo ID and proof of eligibility (direct relationship or legal interest) are required.

Business records in Garrard County are maintained at multiple levels. Local business certificates (DBA or assumed names) are filed with the Garrard County Clerk at 15 Public Square, Lancaster, phone (859) 792-3531, and can be searched in person during business hours. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, search the Kentucky Secretary of State's free online database at web.sos.ky.gov/bussrchapi, which provides formation dates, registered agents, and entity status. Building permits and zoning records are available through Garrard County Planning and Zoning at 300 West Maple Avenue, phone (859) 792-3536. Professional licenses are maintained by respective state licensing boards, not at the county level.