Kentucky Family Court Records by County

Kentucky has 120 counties, each maintaining Family Court Records through the Circuit Court Clerk's office. The counties below all have populations exceeding 20,000 residents. Select a county to find specific information about accessing family court case files, contact details for the Circuit Clerk, and local procedures for obtaining copies of divorce, custody, adoption, and domestic violence records.

Major Kentucky Counties

Accessing Family Court Records in Kentucky

Each Kentucky county maintains Family Court Records through the Circuit Court Clerk's office. These records document divorce proceedings, child custody determinations, adoption finalizations, and domestic violence protective orders. The Circuit Clerk serves as the custodian of all court records and can provide copies upon request.

For records less than 15 years old, visit the local courthouse. Records between 15 and 35 years old are stored at the State Records Center in Frankfort. Records older than 35 years are archived at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. You can also search limited case information online through CourtNet 2.0.

Note: Many Family Court Records are confidential by Kentucky law. You may need to present photo identification to prove you are a party to the case. Third parties cannot access confidential records without a court order.