Livingston County, Kentucky Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Livingston County, Kentucky, can be obtained from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. The office may provide access to these records through their official website or upon request at their location at 351 Court Street, Smithland, KY 42081. For online access, check if the Sheriff's Office provides an online portal for public records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Livingston County, Kentucky, you should contact the Kentucky State Police, which handles background checks through the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). You can request a background check online via the AOCFastCheck system or by visiting the Livingston County Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 122 Commerce Street, Smithland, KY 42081.

You can look up sex offenders in Livingston County, Kentucky, by accessing the Kentucky State Police Sex Offender Registry. This online registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area. Visit the Kentucky State Police website and use their search tool to find offenders by name, location, or proximity to a specific address.

To register to vote in Livingston County, you can register in person at the Livingston County Clerk's office at 350 Court Street in Smithland, by mail, or online at elect.ky.gov if you have a Kentucky driver's license or state ID. You must register at least 29 days before an election to be eligible to vote in that election. Kentucky residents must be 18 years old by the next general election, a U.S. Citizen, and have resided in the county for at least 28 days. Absentee voting is available for eligible voters who meet specific criteria including age 65+, illness, disability, military service, or being a student attending school outside the county.

Property records in Livingston County are maintained by the County Clerk's office at 350 Court Street, Smithland, KY 42081, phone (270) 928-2162. You can search land records including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps in person during regular business hours. Property tax assessment information is available from the Livingston County Property Valuation Administrator at the same courthouse location, phone (270) 928-2012.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Livingston County can be requested from the Livingston County Clerk's office at 350 Court Street, Smithland, KY 42081, phone (270) 928-2162. Birth certificates cost $10 and death certificates cost $6, with same-day or next-day processing if the record is on file. You can also order vital records from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort by mail or online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com, though processing takes 2-3 weeks and additional fees apply. Valid identification and proof of eligibility are required, as Kentucky law restricts access to immediate family members and others with a direct and tangible interest.

Business records in Livingston County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the business type. For DBA (Doing Business As) and assumed name registrations, contact the Livingston County Clerk's office at (270) 928-2162 or visit in person at 350 Court Street, Smithland. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, use the free Kentucky Secretary of State business search at web.sos.ky.gov/ftsearch. Local business licenses for operations within Smithland city limits may require contacting the City of Smithland directly, while county-level zoning and building permits are handled through the Livingston County Planning and Zoning office.