Searching Union County: what to expect
Searches in Union County run on two layers: a few county-run sources (2 below) and Kentucky's statewide databases for everything else. Court cases are the easy part: Kentucky's statewide search covers Union County filings, so start at the Kentucky court records page instead of hunting for a local docket. The standout local source is unioncountyky.org, covering the election side. The county posts nothing for criminal records, so that search runs through the statewide sources on our Kentucky criminal records page.
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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Union County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Kentucky state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Union County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Union County, Kentucky — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
13,178
Population
Census estimate
5,067
Households
Census estimate
$58,260
Median income
Annual household
$109,100
Median home value
Census ACS
Morganfield
County seat
In Kentucky
Criminal records
1 source
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
2 sources
Recorded documents
1 source
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Union County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Union County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Kycourts KCOJ directory - Kentucky Court of Justice |
| Criminal records | Background Checks - Kentucky Court of Justice |
| Wants & warrants | |
| Property records | |
| Vital records | Vital Records - Kentucky: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Researc |
| Voter records | Elections and Voter Information | Union County, KY Elections - Union County Clerk |
| Professional licenses | Recordings | Union County, KY Open Records Request | Union County, KY |
| Recorded documents | Recordings - Union County Clerk |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Union County. Sources reviewed June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Union County Records
2026
Union County official government portal active
The official Union County government website at unioncounty.ky.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Union County court records portal verified
State court system links for Union County verified against the Kentucky judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Union County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Union County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Union County property records online
Union County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
The 4-Step Union County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Union County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Union County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Kentucky statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Kentucky state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Union County Records
MYTH"Union County maintains all criminal records."
FACTCriminal records for Union County are held by the Kentucky state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
MYTH"Records sealed in Union County are gone everywhere."
FACTSealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
MYTH"Free 'instant background' sites have Union County data."
FACTOnly the official Kentucky state repository has verified, current Union County data. Free sites often have stale data.
MYTH"The Union County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
FACTThe Union County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
MYTH"All county records older than 50 years are public."
FACTPartially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- unioncounty.ky.gov — Official Union County government website
- www.kycourts.gov — Criminal records — official source
- union.countyclerk.us — Voter records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Union County & Kentucky Records
For records not specific to Union County, use Kentucky's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Kentucky statewide record systems:
- Kentucky Court Records →
- Kentucky Criminal Records →
- Kentucky Property Records →
- Kentucky Vital Records →
- Kentucky Voter Records →
- Kentucky Wants & Warrants →
- Kentucky Licenses →
- Kentucky Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Kentucky statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
The searches people actually run in Union County:
About Union County, Kentucky
Union County is located in northwest Kentucky. The county seat is Morganfield (official site: http://unioncounty.ky.gov/).
- Population: 13,178
- Households: 5,067
- Median household income: $58,260
- Median home value: $109,100
- Below poverty line: 18.8%
- Land area: 342.9 sq mi
- Population density: 38.4 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 3
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Kycourts
Official Free
Court case information for Kentucky. Attorneys of record appear on the docket, useful when you need to contact a party. Judgment and disposition entries here are what background screeners verify against.
KCOJ directory - Kentucky Court of Justice
Official Free
Directory of Kentucky Court of Justice offices — find the circuit clerk handling any county's case records, with phones and addresses maintained by the AOC.
Public Access to Court Electronic Records | PACER: Federal Court Records
Criminal & Court Records
.gov
Federal court cases touching Union County — bankruptcy, federal civil, and federal criminal — sit in PACER rather than the county system. If a link breaks, the office homepage at pacer.uscourts.gov carries the new path.
Elections and Voter Information | Union County, KY
Official Free
A: The State Board of Elections and county clerks maintain archives of Kentucky election results for research and public inspection.
Elections - Union County Clerk
Official Free
This is where Union County handles voter registration records and election operations. It is an official government source.
Voter Information Guide - Kentucky State Board of Elections
Official Free
The 2026 Primary Election is May 19, 2026. The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 Primary Election is April 20, 2026 no later than 4:00 p.m. local time. Kentucky conducts closed primaries.
Background Checks - Kentucky Court of Justice
Official Free
The Administrative Office of the Courts offers criminal record reports to individuals, businesses, licensing agencies, government entities and others.
Boyle County Inmates
Official Free
Boyle Special Response & Detention Center (Kentucky) — regional jail roster.
Union County Jail | Union County, KY
Official Free
A Public Hearing will be held at the Union County Courthouse at 9:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026 for the purpose of obtaining citizens’ comments regarding the possible use of the County Road Aid (CRA) and Local Government Economic Assistance (LGEA) Funds · All interested persons in Union County.
Vital Records - Kentucky: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
Official Free
Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for pursuing family history, as well as state, county and municipal historical research, for the state of Kentucky.
Recordings | Union County, KY
Official Free
Day-to-day records for Union County pass through the clerk's office reached here. It sits outside government; official offices remain the record of authority.
Open Records Request | Union County, KY
Official Free
Written requests may be delivered in person to the County Clerk's Office or mailed to Union County Clerk, 100 West Main Street, Morganfield, Kentucky 42437.
Business Records - Secretary of State
Official Free
An Official Website of the Commonwealth of Kentucky · The business records division of the Secretary of State's office issues certificates of existence and authorization and other certificates of fact and provides copies of documents on file with the Secretary.
Documents 2000 Annual Report
Official Free
License and permit records for Union County — issued credentials and active-status checks. Confirm details with the official license and permit office before relying on them.
Recordings - Union County Clerk
Official Free
Day-to-day records for Union County pass through the clerk's office reached here. Searching the official side is free.
Open Records Request | Union County, KY
Official Free
Local Government » Fiscal Court · All requests for copies or inspection of public records of Union County, Kentucky must be made in writing and submitted to the Records Custodian. A request may be sent electronically to kim.nance@unioncountyky.gov and should include a mailing address, phone.