How to Search Shelby County Records (Start Here)
Shelby 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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Shelby County District and Circuit weekly dockets from the Kentucky Court of Justice.
Court Records
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Shelby County Court records by case, party, or citation.
Shelby County
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Shelby County home page and resource for services, courts, departments, contacts, boards, meetings, agendas, and more.
Jail & Inmate Records
Recorded Documents
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Shelby County Clerk's recorded document and land record searches from eCCLIX.
Property & Tax Records
Property
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Search the Shelby County Office of Property Valuation for property information by owner name, parcel ID, address, property type, and/or district.
Property Sales
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Search the Shelby County Office of Property Valuation for property sales information by street, property type, district, sale price, and/or sale date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Shelby County? ▼
Go to the Clerk of Court for court records in Shelby County. Start there for case lookups and dockets.
Who handles property records in Shelby 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 Shelby County? ▼
Marriage licenses in Shelby 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 Shelby County records available online? ▼
Online access in Shelby 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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