Union County, Kentucky Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Union County, Kentucky, can be obtained from the Union County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to booking photos upon request, and you can visit their office at 100 West Main Street, Morganfield, KY. Some mugshots may be available through online portals managed by local law enforcement agencies.

To obtain a criminal background check in Union County, Kentucky, you need to contact the Kentucky State Police, which manages background checks through the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC). You can request a background check online via the AOCFastCheck service or visit the Union County Circuit Court Clerk's office for assistance.

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

To register to vote in Union County, you can complete the process in person at the Union County Clerk's office at 100 S. Main Street, Morganfield, or register online through the Kentucky State Board of Elections website at vrsws.sos.ky.gov. Voter registration must be completed at least 29 days before any election in which you wish to vote. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by the next general election, and a resident of the area. Absentee ballots are available for voters who qualify under Kentucky law, with applications available through the County Clerk's office.

Property records in Union County are maintained by the Union County Clerk's office at 100 S. Main Street, Morganfield, KY 42437, phone (270) 389-1331, which records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents. The Union Property Valuation Administrator, also located at the courthouse, maintains property assessment and tax information at (270) 389-4737. Most property record research requires an in-person visit to the courthouse or a written request by mail, as online search systems are limited. Certified copies of recorded documents are available for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Union County are issued by the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics in Frankfort, which can be contacted at (502) 564-4212 or through their online ordering system at vitalchek.com. Birth certificates cost $10.00 and death certificates cost $9.00 for the first certified copy. Processing takes approximately 4-6 weeks by mail or can be obtained immediately in person at the state office in Frankfort. You must provide valid identification and demonstrate eligibility to receive the record under Kentucky law (KRS 213.056), such as being the registrant, immediate family member, or legal representative.

Business records in Union County can be accessed through multiple sources depending on the business type. The Union County Clerk at (270) 389-1331 maintains local DBA (Doing Business As) registrations and assumed name certificates. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, search the Kentucky Secretary of State's free online database at web.sos.ky.gov. Specific local business licenses and occupational tax information can be obtained from the Union County Judge-Executive's office at (270) 389-4707, while city business licenses within Morganfield are handled by the city clerk's office.