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The cards below include Morehead's own offices, along with the Rowan County and State of Kentucky offices that keep the rest of its public records. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.
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Morehead Police Department
The Morehead Police Department is a small, municipal police department located in Eastern Kentucky.
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Rowan County Clerk
The Rowan County Clerk's Office at 600 West Main Street, Room 102, Morehead, phone (606) 784-5212, handles elections, delinquent property tax bills, tax sales and open records requests.
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Morehead at a glance
- County
- Rowan County
- County seat
- Morehead
- Population
- 7,151
- Rowan County population
- 24,662
- Local records
- City of Morehead
- ZIP codes
- 40351
About Morehead public records
Morehead, a place of 7,151 people, is the seat of Rowan County. Court and property records sit with Rowan County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Kentucky. Morehead's own offices are in the cards above, and our Rowan County page lists each county office.
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How do I register to vote in Morehead, Kentucky?
Voter registration in Kentucky is run by the Kentucky State Board of Elections and local election officials. Its site lists the registration deadline, online voter registration, polling places and the local election office for Morehead.
How do I look up property records in Morehead, Kentucky?
Deeds for property in Morehead are recorded by the Rowan County Clerk, and the county office that assesses property keeps the tax values. Our Rowan County page lists the county offices.
How do I get a birth or death certificate in Morehead, Kentucky?
Certified birth and death certificates for events in Kentucky come from the state vital records office, Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics. Its site lists who may order a copy, the fee and how to order.
How do I find business license records in Morehead, Kentucky?
Businesses that operate in Morehead register with the Kentucky Secretary of State, which runs the state business entity search. A local business license, where Morehead requires one, comes from the town or Rowan County.
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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.