How to Search Jefferson County Records (Start Here)
Jefferson 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
Court Dockets
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Select Jefferson County to view upcoming court dockets. Provided by the Kentucky Court of Justice.
Court Records
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Jefferson County criminal, civil, and drug court records.
Jail & Inmate Records
Property | Tax
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Jefferson County Sheriff Office database of real estate and tangible property taxes.
Recorded Documents
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Jefferson County Clerk's Office online official land records and recorded documents (deeds, mortgages, etc.).
Property & Tax Records
Delinquent Taxes
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Jefferson County Clerk database of delinquent taxes searchable by parcel, bill number, owner name, address, or map number.
Property | GIS
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Louisville/Jefferson County (LOJIC) GIS property records by map or address.
Property | PVA
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Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator property records searchable by owner, address, parcel number, or legal description. Sales search also available.
Business, Voter & Other
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Louisville - Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce member directory.
Polling Locations
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Search by address for Jefferson County voter information and view precinct, polling location and information on elected representatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Jefferson County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Jefferson County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County records available online? ▼
Online access in Jefferson 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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