Kentucky Genealogy Records Online Search

Kentucky Public Records
Kentucky Vital Records
Kentucky Genealogy Records

Genealogy Records Resources for Kentucky

View our genealogy records resources for the state of Kentucky. Use these genealogy records to search for birth records, genealogy archives, or to search for vital records online. Genealogy records may contain dates of birth, death location, and other public genealogy record information.

County	Resource	Details
	State Archives of Kentucky	View information about available public records from the Kentucky State Archives including vital records, military records and property records. Website offers sections for Librarians, Archivists, Researchers, State Employees, and Records Management.
	State Archives of Kentucky	View information about available public records from the Kentucky State Archives including vital records, military records and property records. Website offers sections for Librarians, Archivists, Researchers, State Employees, and Records Management.
warren county	Recorded Document Search	Search Warren County recorded documents including land records, marriages, veterans discharges, and wills with paid subscription.
warren county	Warren County Public Library Resources	Search Warren County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more.
allen county	Allen County Public Library Resources	Search Allen County Public Library resources including genealogy records. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
daviess county	Daviess County Public Library Resources	Search Daviess County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, birth and death records, maps, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
boone county	Boone County Public Library Resources	View Boone County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
boyle county	Boyle County Public Library Resources	Search Boyle County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as vital records, census records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
bullitt county	Bullitt County Public Library Resources	View Bullitt County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
campbell county	Campbell County Public Library Resources	Search Campbell County Public Library resources including genealogy records.
fayette county	Genealogy Research	View Fayette County information about available genealogy records.
henderson county	Henderson County Public Library Resources	Search Henderson County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
henry county	Henry County Public Library Resources	View Henry County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more.
kenton county	Kenton County Public Library Resources	View Kenton County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
laurel county	Laurel County Public Library Resources	Search Laurel County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
letcher county	Letcher County Public Library District Resources	View Letcher County Public Library District resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more.
logan county	Library Databases	View Logan County library databases including genealogy, local history, consumer reports, newspapers, and general reference materials. A Logan County Public Library card is required to access most of these resources.
madison county	Madison County Public Library Resources	View Madison County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
mccracken county	Library Databases	Search McCracken County library databases including genealogy, Digital Sanborn Maps from 1867 - 1970, newspapers, and general reference materials. A McCracken County Public Library card is required to access these resources.
mccreary county	McCreary County Public Library Resources	View McCreary County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
meade county	Meade County Public Library Resources	View Meade County Public Library resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
muhlenberg county	Muhlenberg County Public Libraries Resources	Search Muhlenberg County Public Libraries resources including genealogy records such as census records, vital records, and more. A valid library card is required in order to access certain resources.
nelson county	Nelson County Public Library Resources	View Nelson County Public Library resources including genealogy records.
oldham county	Oldham County Public Library Databases	Search Oldham County Public Library resources including genealogy, magazines, and general reference materials. A Oldham County Public Library card is required to access these resources.
pendleton county	Pendleton County Public Library	View Pendleton County Public Library services including information about available genealogy records.
russell county	Russell County Public Library Resources	View Russell County Public Library resources including genealogy records.
simpson county	Historical Records	View Simpson County information about available historical records including online search.
woodford county	Genealogy Records	View Woodford County information about available genealogy records.

The information provided on this website about U.S. States, Counties, and Cities, is compiled from publicly available sources and is made available “as is” for informational purposes only. No representations, warranties or guarantees are made as to the accuracy, adequacy, reliability, currentness, completeness, suitability or applicability of the information contained on this website for any particular purpose. All 3rd party trademarks are for reference purposes only. PublicRecords.com powered by Intelius is a privately owned website and is not a direct source of government records or services and not affiliated with any government agency.

Agencies Holding Genealogy Records in Kentucky

Below, you will find a list of offices in Kentucky that may hold genealogy records. When requesting genealogy records from these offices, it's important to be aware of any procedures, requirements, and fees associated with obtaining the records. Contacting the respective office directly will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding access to genealogy records in Kentucky.

Office	Address	Phone
Boyd County Public Library	1740 Central Ave, Ashland, KY 41101	(606)-329-0090
Warren County Clerk	PO Box 478. Bowling Green, Ky 42102-0478	(270)-842-9416
Warren County Public Library - Lisa Rice Library	1225 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101	(270)-781-4882
Boyle County Public Library	307 W Broadway St, Danville, KY 40422	(859)-238-7323
Danville Boyle County African-American Historical Society	108 N 2nd St, Danville, KY 40422	(859)-209-4456
Adair County Public Library	307 Greensburg St, Columbia, KY 42728	(270)-384-2472
Allen County Public Library	106 W Public Square, Scottsville, KY 42164	(270)-237-3861
Allen County Historical Society	301 N 4th St, Scottsville, KY 42164	(270)-237-3026
Anderson Public Library	114 N Main St, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342	(502)-839-6420
The Anderson Co. Ky History Museum	108 E Woodford St, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342	(502)-680-3751
Ballard-Carlisle County Public Library	257 North 4th St, Wickliffe, KY 42087	(270)-335-5059
Bath County Memorial Library	24 W Main St, Owingsville, KY 40360	(606)-674-2531
Bath County History Museum	17 W Main St, Owingsville, KY 40360
Pineville-Bell Co. Public Library	214 Walnut St, Pineville, KY 40977	(606)-337-3422
Bell County Historical Society	207 N 20th St, Middlesboro, KY 40965	(606)-242-0005
Boone County Public Library - Main Library	1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington, KY 41005	(859)-342-2665
Paris-Bourbon County Library - Millersburg Branch	1113 Main St, Millersburg, KY 40348	(859)-987-4419
Bracken County Public Library	310 W Miami St, Brooksville, KY 41004	(606)-735-3620
Bracken County Historical Society	207 Madison St, Brooksville, KY 41004	(606)-735-3337
Breathitt County Library	1024 College Ave, Jackson, KY 41339	(606)-666-5541
Breathitt County Museum	329 Broadway St, Jackson, KY 41339	(606)-666-4159
Breckinridge County Public Library	308 Old State Rd 60, Hardinsburg, KY 40143	(270)-756-2323
Breckinridge County Archives	208 S Main St #109, Hardinsburg, KY 40143	(270)-756-6112
Central Library - Bullitt County Public Library	740 Conestoga Pkwy, Shepherdsville, KY 40165	(502)-543-7675
Bullitt County History Museum	300 S Buckman St, Shepherdsville, KY 40165	(502)-921-0161
Butler County Library	116 Ohio St, Morgantown, KY 42261	(270)-526-4722
Calloway County Public Library	710 Main St, Murray, KY 42071	(270)-753-2288
Campbell County Public Library: Newport Branch	901 E 6th St, Newport, KY 41071	(859)-572-5035
Campbell County Historical & Genealogical Society	8352 E Main St, Alexandria, KY 41001	(859)-635-6407
Carroll County Public Library	136 Court St, Carrollton, KY 41008	(502)-732-7020
Carter County Public Library - Grayson	116 W Main St, Grayson, KY 41143	(606)-475-1528
Casey County Public Library	238 Middleburg St, Liberty, KY 42539	(606)-787-9381
Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library	1101 Bethel St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240	(270)-887-4262
Christian County Historical	306 E 9th St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240	(270)-887-8365
Clark County Public Library	370 S Burns Ave, Winchester, KY 40391	(859)-744-5661
Clay County Public Library	211 Bridge St, Manchester, KY 40962	(606)-598-2617
Clay Co Historical Society	202 Main St, Manchester, KY 40962	(606)-598-5507
Clinton County Public Library	302 King Ave, Albany, KY 42602	(606)-387-5989
Crittenden County Public Library	204 W Carlisle St, Marion, KY 42064	(270)-965-3354
Crittenden County Historical Museum	124 E Bellville St, Marion, KY 42064	(270)-965-9257
Cumberland County Library	114 Hill St, Burkesville, KY 42717	(270)-864-2207
Daviess County Public Library	2020 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301	(270)-684-0211
Edmonson County Library	280 Ferguson St, Brownsville, KY 42210	(270)-597-2146
Elliott County Public Library	400 Main St, Sandy Hook, KY 41171	(606)-738-5796
Elliott County Historical Society, Sandy Hook, Ky	182 Cultural Center Rd, Sandy Hook, KY 41171	(606)-738-5001
Estill County Public Library	184 Broadway St, Irvine, KY 40336	(606)-723-3030
Estill County Historical and Genealogical Museum	133 Broadway St, Irvine, KY 40336	(606)-723-2636
Fleming County Public Library	202 Bypass Boulevard, Flemingsburg, KY 41041	(606)-845-7851
Fleming County Covered Bridge Museum	119 E Water St, Flemingsburg, KY 41041	(606)-845-1223
Floyd County Library	161 N Arnold Ave, Prestonsburg, KY 41653	(606)-886-2981
Fulton Public Library	312 Main St, Fulton, KY 42041	(270)-472-3439
Gallatin County Public Library	209 W Market St, Warsaw, KY 41095	(859)-567-7323
Garrard County Public Library	101 Lexington Rd, Lancaster, KY 40444	(859)-792-3424
Grant County Public Library	201 Barnes Rd, Williamstown, KY 41097	(859)-824-2080
Graves County Public Library	601 N 17th St, Mayfield, KY 42066	(270)-247-2911
Grayson County Public Library	163 E Carroll Gibson Blvd, Leitchfield, KY 42754	(270)-259-5455
Grayson County Historical Society	122 E Main St, Leitchfield, KY 42754	(270)-230-8989
Green County Public Library	112 W Court St, Greensburg, KY 42743	(270)-932-7081
Greenup County Public Library	508 Main St, Greenup, KY 41144	(606)-473-6514
The Greenup County Genealogy & Historical Society	508 Main St, Greenup, KY 41144
Hancock County Public Library	1210 Madison St, Hawesville, KY 42348	(270)-927-6760
Hancock County Archives	Cross St N, Hawesville, KY 42348	(270)-927-8095
Hardin County Public Library	100 Jim Owen Dr, Elizabethtown, KY 42701	(270)-769-6337
Hardin County History Museum	201 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701	(270)-763-8339
Harlan Public Library	107 N 3rd St, Harlan, KY 40831	(606)-573-5220
Cynthiana-Harrison Public Library	104 N Main St, Cynthiana, KY 41031	(859)-234-4881
Cynthiana Harrison County Museum	124 S Walnut St, Cynthiana, KY 41031	(859)-234-7179
Hart County Public Library	500 E Union St, Munfordville, KY 42765	(270)-524-1953
Hart County Historical Museum	109 US-31W, Munfordville, KY 42765	(270)-524-0101
Henderson County Public Library	101 S Main St, Henderson, KY 42420	(270)-826-3712
Henry County Public Library	280 E Broadway, Eminence, KY 40019	(502)-845-5682
Hickman Public Library	902 Moscow Ave, Hickman, KY 42050	(270)-236-2464
Hickman Co Historical	101 E Clay St, Clinton, KY 42031	(270)-653-7346
Hopkins County-Madisonville Public Library	425 E Center St, Madisonville, KY 42431	(270)-825-2680
Historical Society of Hopkins	107 Union St, Madisonville, KY 42431	(270)-821-3986
Jackson County Public Library	338 N Main St, McKee, KY 40447	(606)-287-8113
Jeffersontown Branch Library	10635 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, KY 40299	(502)-267-5713
Jeffersontown Historical Museum	10635 Watterson Trail, Jeffersontown, KY 40299	(502)-261-8290
Jessamine County Public Library in a Box	200 E Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356	(859)-885-3523
Jessamine County Historical Society	216 N Main St, Nicholasville, KY 40356	(859)-885-6240
Johnson County Public Library	444 Main St, Paintsville, KY 41240	(606)-789-4355
Kenton County Public Library - Covington Branch	502 Scott St, Covington, KY 41011	(859)-962-4000
Knott County Public Library	238 KY-160, Hindman, KY 41822	(606)-785-5412
Knott County Historical Inc	147 Carew Dr, Hindman, KY 41822	(606)-785-5751
Knox County Library	206 Knox St, Barbourville, KY 40906	(606)-546-5339
Knox Historical Museum	196 Daniel Boone Dr, Barbourville, KY 40906	(606)-546-7581
LaRue County Public Library	215 Lincoln Dr, Hodgenville, KY 42748	(270)-358-3851
Laurel County Public Library	1200 KY-490, East Bernstadt, KY 40729	(606)-843-2013
Laurel County Historical Society	310 W 3rd St, London, KY 40741	(606)-864-0607
Lawrence County Public Library	102 W Main St, Louisa, KY 41230	(606)-638-4497
Lee County Public Library	255 Industrial Park Road, Beattyville, KY 41311	(606)-464-8014
Leslie County Public Library	22065 Main St, Hyden, KY 41749	(606)-672-2460
Letcher County Public Library	220 Main St, Whitesburg, KY 41858	(606)-633-7547
Lewis County Public Library	27 3rd St, Vanceburg, KY 41179	(606)-796-2532
Lewis County Historical Society	39 Market St, Vanceburg, KY 41179
Lincoln County Public Library	201 Lancaster St, Stanford, KY 40484	(606)-365-7513
Lincoln Legacy Museum	111 E Main St, Springfield, KY 40069
Livingston County Library	335 Court St, Smithland, KY 42081	(270)-928-4100
Smithland Welcome Center & Museum (Livingston County Historical & Genealogical Society)	117 State St, Smithland, KY 42081	(270)-928-4656
Logan County Public Library	225 Armory Dr, Russellville, KY 42276	(270)-726-6129
Logan County, KY Archives	278 W 4th St, Russellville, KY 42276	(270)-726-8179
Lyon County Public Library	261 E Commerce St, Eddyville, KY 42038	(270)-388-7720
Madison County Public Library	507 W Main St, Richmond, KY 40475	(859)-623-6704
Madison County Historical Society	Richmond, KY 40476	(859)-624-2760
Magoffin County Public Library	141 S Church St, Salyersville, KY 41465	(606)-349-2411
Magoffin County Historical Society	191 S Church St, Salyersville, KY 41465	(606)-349-1607
Marion County Public Library	201 E Main St, Lebanon, KY 40033	(270)-692-4698
Marion KY Historical Society and Heritage Center	120 W Main St, Lebanon, KY 40033	(270)-699-9455
Marshall County Public Library @ Benton	1150 Birch St, Benton, KY 42025	(270)-527-9969
Marshall County Archives	1100 Main St, Benton, KY 42025	(270)-527-4749
Martin County Public Library	387 Main St, Inez, KY 41224	(606)-298-7766
Martin County Historical Society	36 E Main St, Inez, KY 41224
Mason County Public Library	218 E Third St, Maysville, KY 41056	(606)-564-3286
McCracken County Public Library	555 Washington St, Paducah, KY 42003	(270)-442-2510
McCreary County Public Library	6 Main St, Whitley City, KY 42653	(606)-376-8738
McCreary County Museum	1 Henderson St, Stearns, KY 42647	(606)-376-5730
McLean County Public Library	116 E 2nd St, Livermore, KY 42352	(270)-278-9184
Meade County Public Library	996 Old Ekron Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108	(270)-422-2094
Meade County History Museum	281 Oaklawn Rd, Brandenburg, KY 40108	(270)-422-1823
Menifee County Public Library	1585 Main St, Frenchburg, KY 40322	(606)-768-2212
Mercer County Public Library	109 W Lexington St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330	(859)-734-3680
Metcalfe County Public Library	200 S Main St, Edmonton, KY 42129	(270)-432-4981
Montgomery County Public Library	328 N Maysville St, Mt Sterling, KY 40353	(859)-498-2404
Montgomery County History Museum	36 Broadway St, Mt Sterling, KY 40353	(859)-498-4669
Morgan County Public Library	151 University Dr, West Liberty, KY 41472	(606)-743-4151
Morgan Co Historical Society	525 Morgan St, West Liberty, KY 41472	(606)-743-2588
Nelson County Public Library	201 Cathedral Manor, Bardstown, KY 40004	(502)-348-3714
Nicholas County Public Library	223 N Broadway St, Carlisle, KY 40311	(859)-289-5595
Ohio County Public Library	413 S Main St, Hartford, KY 42347	(270)-298-3790
Ohio County Historical Society	415 Mulberry St, Hartford, KY 42347	(270)-232-0086
LaGrange Branch- Oldham County Public Library	308 Yager Ave, La Grange, KY 40031	(502)-222-9713
Oldham County History Center	106 N 2nd Ave St, La Grange, KY 40031	(502)-222-0826
Owen County Public Library	1370 Hwy 22 East, Owenton, KY 40359	(502)-484-3450
Owen County Historical Society	206 Main St, Owenton, KY 40359	(502)-484-2529
Owsley County Public Library	478 KY-11, Beattyville, KY 41311	(606)-593-5700
Owsley County Historical Society	KY-11, Booneville, KY 41314	(606)-593-6755
Pendleton County Library	801 Robbins Ave, Falmouth, KY 41040	(859)-654-8535
Pendleton County Historical & Genealogical Society	10268 US Hwy 27, Butler, KY 41006
Perry County Public Library	289 Black Gold Blvd, Hazard, KY 41701	(606)-436-2475
Pike County Public Library Dst	150 Main St, Elkhorn City, KY 41522	(606)-754-5451
Powell County Public Library	725 Breckenridge St, Stanton, KY 40380	(606)-663-4511
Pulaski County Public Library	304 S Main St, Somerset, KY 42501	(606)-679-8401
Robertson County Public Library	207 N Main St, Mt Olivet, KY 41064	(606)-724-2015
Rockcastle County Public Library	60 Ford Dr, Mt Vernon, KY 40456	(606)-256-2388
Rowan County Library	175 Beacon Hill Rd Drive, Morehead, KY 40351	(606)-784-7137
Russell County Public Library	535 N Main St, Jamestown, KY 42629	(270)-343-7323
Scott County Public Library	104 S Bradford Ln, Georgetown, KY 40324	(502)-863-3566
Georgetown Scott County Museum	229 E Main St, Georgetown, KY 40324	(502)-863-6201
Shelby County Public Library	309 8th St, Shelbyville, KY 40065	(502)-633-3803
Shelby County Historical Marker	80 Frankfort Rd, Shelbyville, KY 40065
Spencer County Public Library	168 Taylorsville Rd, Taylorsville, KY 40071	(502)-477-8137
Taylor County Public Library	1316 E Broadway St, Campbellsville, KY 42718	(270)-465-2562
Taylor Regional Archive Center	Campbellsville, KY 42718
Todd County Library	302 E Main St, Elkton, KY 42220	(270)-265-9071
Trimble County Public Library	35 Equity Dr, Bedford, KY 40006	(502)-255-7362
Union County Library	126 S Morgan St, Morganfield, KY 42437	(270)-389-1696
Washington County Public Library	333 W Main St, Springfield, KY 40069	(859)-336-7655
Wayne County Public Library	157 Rolling Hills Blvd, Monticello, KY 42633	(606)-348-8565
Wayne County Historical Museum	75 N Main St, Monticello, KY 42633	(606)-340-2300
Webster County Public Library	101 KY-132, Dixon, KY 42409	(270)-639-9171
Whitley County Public Library	285 S 3rd St, Williamsburg, KY 40769	(606)-549-0818
Whitley County Historical Society	530 Main St, Williamsburg, KY 40769	(606)-549-7089
Wolfe County Public Library	164 KY Hwy 15 North, Campton, KY 41301	(606)-668-6571
Woodford County Library	115 N Main St, Versailles, KY 40383	(859)-873-5191
Woodford County Historical Society	121 Rose Hill Ave, Versailles, KY 40383	(859)-873-6786
South Central Kentucky Cultural Center "Museum of the Barrens"	200 W Water St, Glasgow, KY 42141	(270)-651-9792
Caldwell County Historical	116 Edwards St, Princeton, KY 42445	(270)-365-0580
Monroe County Historical and Genealogical Society	200 N Magnolia St, Tompkinsville, KY 42167	(270)-427-6161
Simpson County Historical Society and History Center	207 N College St, Franklin, KY 42134	(270)-586-4228

About our Resources

Compiled by: Chris E. | Reviewed by: Blake A. | Last update: 10/26/23

Kentucky has a variety of genealogy records that are accessible to anyone. These records encompass a wide range of data allowing individuals to access and review available information online. Records can include, but are not limited to, information on birth parents, birth certificates, and other historical family records. We compile our resource lists from reliable government agencies to ensure ease in your search.

Didn’t Find What You’re Looking for?

If you couldn't find the resource you were searching for, go to the Kentucky Vital Records page for other public records resources. Looking for something other than vital records in Kentucky? Search the database of all public records available.

Found a Broken Resource?

Visit our Contact Us page to report any issues.

Link to or Reference This Page

Use the citation tool to easily create a properly formatted citation or reference. Select the format you’d like to use and copy the link from the screen below.