Kentucky, county records

Grant County, Kentucky Public Records

Find the right office in Grant County. Court cases, deeds and parcels, sheriff and jail records, vital records and county filings, each linked to the office that keeps them.

Start here

Most requested Grant County records

Every card below goes to the government office responsible for that record. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

Filter by type

Showing 5 official sources

Official

County court

Kentucky Federal Resources

Kentucky.gov's government section links to state agencies, the legislature, open records requests, state spending and employee salary data, and voter registration and polling place lookups.

kentucky.gov
Open official site Kentucky Federal Resources

Local record guide

About public records in Grant County

County profile

Grant County at a glance

State
Kentucky
County seat
Williamstown
Population
24,941
Area
261 sq mi
Founded
1820
Cities and towns
4

Grant County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Grant County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Grant County.

Police Departments. In addition to Grant County Sheriff's Office, Grant County is served by several municipal police departments, including the Williamstown Police Department, Dry Ridge Police Department, and Crittenden Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Grant County Sheriff's Office, located at 206 Barnes Road in Williamstown, Kentucky, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Grant County. Arrest records in Grant County are considered public records under Kentucky's Open Records Act (KRS 61.870 to 61.884), which establishes the right of citizens to inspect public records.

Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal background checks through the Kentucky Court of Justice's online portal or by visiting the local courthouse.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Grant County are maintained by Grant County Sheriff's Office.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Grant County are taken and retained by Grant County Sheriff's Office during the booking process.

Straight answers

Grant County public-records FAQs

Open only the answer you need.

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

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Grant County Sheriff or a city police department in Grant 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 do I get a criminal background check in Grant 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 can I look up sex offenders in Grant 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 Grant 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 Grant County, Kentucky?

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

Same county

Cities, towns and neighboring counties

Use the city page when a record was created by a municipal police department or city office; use the county page for courts, deeds, vital records and jail custody.