Graves County, Kentucky Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Graves County, Kentucky, can be obtained from the Graves County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 101 East South Street, Mayfield, KY, and they may provide access to booking photos upon request. Some mugshots may be available through online portals associated with the jail or sheriff's office, depending on their policies.

To obtain a criminal background check in Graves County, Kentucky, you should contact the Kentucky State Police, which handles background checks through their Criminal Identification and Records Branch. Locally, you can visit the Graves County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process and any required forms. The Kentucky Open Records Act governs the release of such information.

You can look up sex offenders in Graves County, Kentucky, by accessing the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Kentucky State Police and provides an online search tool to locate registered sex offenders by name or geographic location. The registry is updated regularly to ensure public safety and awareness.

You can register to vote in Graves County by visiting the Graves County Clerk's office at 100 East South Street, Mayfield, KY 42066, by mailing a completed voter registration form, or by registering online at elect.ky.gov. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election in Kentucky. If you need to vote by absentee ballot due to age, disability, military service, or absence from the county, you can request an application from the County Clerk's office at (270) 247-3626.

Property records in Graves County can be searched through the Graves County Property Valuation Administrator's online system at gravescountypva.com, which provides free access to property assessments, ownership information, and parcel data. For recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents, you can visit or contact the Graves County Clerk's office at 100 East South Street, Mayfield, KY 42066, phone (270) 247-3626. Certified copies of recorded documents are available for a fee of $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page, plus $5.00 for certification.

Birth and death certificates for events in Graves County can be obtained from the Graves County Clerk's office at 100 East South Street, Mayfield, KY 42066, phone (270) 247-3626, for a fee of $10.00 per certified copy. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of relationship to the person named on the certificate. Alternatively, you can order through the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort at (502) 564-4212 or online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com, though additional fees and longer processing times apply. Local requests are typically processed within one business day if records are available.

For local business name registrations and DBA filings in Graves County, contact the Graves County Clerk's office at (270) 247-3626 or visit 100 East South Street, Mayfield, KY 42066. To search for formal business entities such as corporations and LLCs, use the Kentucky Secretary of State's free online business search at web.sos.ky.gov/businesses. For specific occupational licenses or permits, contact the appropriate state licensing board or, for building permits and zoning approvals, the Graves County Planning and Zoning office or Mayfield City Hall if the business is located within city limits.