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Hodgenville, Kentucky Public Records

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County
Larue County
County seat
Hodgenville
Population
3,243
Larue County population
14,306
Local records
Larue County offices
ZIP codes
42748

About Hodgenville public records

Hodgenville (population 2,874) is on the site of Robert Hodgen's 1789 mill, which was built within the protection of Phillips' Fort. Hodgenville is best known as the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States.

The Hodgenville Police Department is located at 1250 Old Elizabethtown Rd. and reachable at (270) 358-3391. As a home rule-class city, Hodgenville conducts municipal elections for mayor and city council positions, typically held in November of odd-numbered years. Information about local candidates, filing deadlines, and city ballot measures can be obtained from Hodgenville City Hall at 270-358-3411 or through the LaRue County Clerk's office. Elections in Hodgenville are administered through the LaRue County Clerk's office, located at 209 West High Street, Suite 4, Hodgenville, KY 42748. The office can be reached at 270-358-3544 or through the Larue County website at laruecountyky.org.

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How do I register to vote in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

To register to vote in Hodgenville, Kentucky, residents can register online through the Kentucky State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at the Larue County elections office. Kentucky requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Kentucky State Board of Elections voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Hodgenville, contact the Larue County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

Property records for Hodgenville, Kentucky are maintained by the Larue Property Valuation Administrator's Office and the Larue County Clerk. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Larue County, including parcels in Hodgenville. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Larue County Clerk maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Kentucky counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Larue County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Hodgenville, Kentucky?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Hodgenville, Kentucky residents are available through both county and state offices. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Vital Statistics, located in Frankfort, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Kentucky. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Larue County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Larue County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.

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