How to Search Clay County Records (Start Here)
Clay County, Kentucky — court records through the local court clerk, property through the county assessor, recorded documents through the recorder or clerk.
- Local court clerk for case search.
- Property: County Assessor for values. Recorder or Clerk for deeds and documents.
- Jail: County Sheriff for current inmate information.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Clay County Court Dockets
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Kentucky Court of Justice list of District and Circuit dockets for the coming week.
Court Dockets
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Kentucky Court of Justice court dockets in Clay County for the next week.
Court Records
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Clay County court records from the Kentucky Court of Justice.
Jail & Inmate Records
Clay County Inmates
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Search for Clay County, Kentucky Detention Center current inmates by name or browse the detainee list.
Recorded Documents & Tax Records
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Clay County property tax records and recorded documents from Kentucky Land Records. Requires day pass or subscription.
Business, Voter & Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Clay County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Clay County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Clay County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Recorder. For property values and assessment data, go to the County Assessor. For tax bills and payments, go to the Tax Collector.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Clay County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Clay County are issued by the County Clerk. Birth and death certificates are available from the state Vital Records office. Divorce records come from the court that granted the decree.
Are Clay County records available online? ▼
Online access in Clay County varies by office. Contact the offices listed above directly by phone or in person for records not yet available online.
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