Madison County, KY Public Records

Vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, can be obtained from the Madison County Clerk's Office. The records are recorded by and under the custody of the Clerk's Office. By the Open Records Law of Kentucky, all public records are to be made available for citizens to view unless otherwise sealed by court order or restricted by law. Copies of Madison's vital records, including birth and death certificates, are by the Office of Vital Statistics of the Department for Public Health.

The Clerk's office also maintains property records, including deeds and mortgages. Such records are made available for public viewing for informational purposes or to verify ownership or property boundary changes. Record requests can be made in person, through the mail, or online. Madison County has provided an online record search service that makes accessing most documents easier. Some of these requests have associated fees with copying charges, while other records might need identification documents or other to access.