Kentucky, Washington County

Springfield, Kentucky Public Records

Where Springfield's records are kept. Court and property records for Springfield sit with Washington County, and birth and death certificates come from the State of Kentucky.

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As a small town, Springfield relies on Washington County for its court cases, deeds and other public records. The cards below are the county and state offices that keep them. Use the category buttons to narrow the list.

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Kentucky Federal Resources

Kentucky.gov's government section links to state agencies, the legislature, open records requests, state spending and employee salary data, and voter registration and polling place lookups.

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Springfield Police Department

The City of Springfield Police Department, led by Chief of Police Sue Mudd, is at One Police Dr., Springfield. Non-emergency dispatch 859-336-5450, admin 859-336-5498; dial 911 for emergencies.

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About public records in Springfield

What we hold on Springfield, and who keeps its records.

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Springfield at a glance

County
Washington County
County seat
Springfield
Population
2,846
Washington County population
12,027
Local records
Washington County offices
ZIP codes
40069, 40061

About Springfield public records

Springfield, a place of 2,846 people, is the seat of Washington County, so most county offices are in Springfield itself. The town keeps its own council and business records. Each Washington County office is listed on our Washington County page.

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Springfield public-records FAQs

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How do I register to vote in Springfield, Kentucky?

Voter registration in Kentucky is run by the Kentucky State Board of Elections, and the county clerk keeps the roll for Springfield. You can register online, by mail or in person. The registration books close on the fourth Tuesday before an election, under KRS 116.045(2).

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

Certified birth and death certificates for events in Kentucky come from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Vital Statistics. The fee is $10 for each birth certificate (non refundable search fee); $6 for each death, marriage or divorce certificate.

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

Deeds for property in Springfield are recorded by the county clerk, the Property Valuation Administrator sets the assessed value, and the county sheriff sends the tax bill. Our Washington County page lists those offices.

How do I request a Springfield police report?

Incident and crash reports for Springfield come from the Springfield Police Department, the office linked above. Ask its records staff for a copy and give the date, the location and the report or case number if you have it.

How do I find business license records in Springfield, Kentucky?

Businesses that operate in Springfield register with the Kentucky Secretary of State, which runs the state business entity search. Kentucky does not have a statewide business license that applies to all businesses; many cities and counties require a local business license or impose an occupational tax.

How do I run a Kentucky criminal background check?

Kentucky criminal history checks are run by the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, Records Unit. The fee is $25.00 per record request. Name based state court criminal record report online through AOC FastCheck (account or one time request), by mail to Administrative Office of the Courts, Records Unit, 1001 Vandalay Drive, Frankfort, KY 40601, or at the AOC drive thru window.

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