Jefferson County, Kentucky Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos for individuals arrested in Jefferson County or serving short-term sentences. You can access these images via their online inmate search tool. You may contact the department at (502) 574-8477 for further information on obtaining booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Jefferson County, Kentucky, you should contact the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Records Unit. The AOC provides statewide criminal history reports, which can be requested online through the Kentucky Court of Justice website. For local records, you may also visit the Jefferson County Clerk's Office located at 527 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202.

You can look up sex offenders in Jefferson County, Kentucky, by accessing the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry. This online database allows you to search for registered sex offenders by name, address, or proximity to a specific location. The registry is regularly updated to provide current information about offenders residing in the area.

Voter registration in Jefferson County is handled by the Jefferson County Clerk's Elections Division at 527 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, or online at govoteky.com. Kentucky requires registration at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. You can register online, by mail, in person at the County Clerk's office, or when obtaining a driver's license. Absentee ballots are available for eligible voters who meet specific criteria including age 65+, disability, or absence from the county on Election Day.

Property records in Jefferson County are maintained by two offices: the Jefferson County Clerk's Office at 527 West Jefferson Street handles recorded deeds, mortgages, and liens, while the Property Valuation Administrator at 531 Court Place maintains assessment and tax records. Both offices offer free online search tools, the PVA website at jeffersonpva.ky.gov provides a GIS mapping system and property database searchable by address, owner name, or parcel number. The County Clerk's office at jeffersoncountyclerk.org offers access to recorded land documents. Certified copies are available for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for Jefferson County can be obtained from the Jefferson County Clerk's Office at 527 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, phone (502) 574-5700, or from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort. Certified copies cost $10 each, with same-day service available for walk-in requests at the County Clerk's office and 2-3 weeks for mail requests. You can also order online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com for expedited processing with additional fees. Valid photo ID and proof of eligibility (direct relationship to the person named on the certificate) are required.

Business records in Jefferson County are split between agencies: the Jefferson County Clerk's office at (502) 574-5700 maintains DBA (assumed name) filings for sole proprietorships and partnerships, while the Kentucky Secretary of State maintains corporate and LLC records searchable for free at web.sos.ky.gov/bsearch. Louisville Metro business licenses and occupational tax records are handled by Louisville Metro Revenue Commission at 600 West Jefferson Street. For building permits and zoning, contact Develop Louisville at (502) 574-3321. Most business entity information is available online through the Secretary of State's business search portal.