Pike County Court Records

Pike County court records are papers, documents, recordings, or discs received, created, or maintained by a clerk, court, or court agency concerning a particular proceeding. These records typically contain information about the case parties, hearings, offenses, and disposition. Access to court records helps promote transparency and accountability in Pike County’s judicial system.

Are Court Records Public in Pike County?

Yes. The public can request records from the Pike County Courts because court records are considered part of public records. The dissemination of court records is handled in compliance with the provisions of the Kentucky Open Records Act and the Administrative Office of the Courts Open Records Policy. However, some court records, like adoption and juvenile proceedings, are unavailable to the public. They are only open to a restricted few, such as case parties and their legal representatives.

Pike County Court Records Search

Members of the public can conduct a Pike County court records search through the methods listed below:

• Free access online through the CourtNet 2.0
• Paid access online through the KDLA Records Ordering System
• In-person at the courthouse
• By sending an email to state.records@ky.gov
• Sending an application form by mail to the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA)

Pike County Courts

The Pike County District and Circuit Courts are located at the address below:

Pike County Judicial Center
175 Main St.
P.O. Box 1002
Pikeville, KY 41502

Pike County Criminal Records

Pike County criminal records can be ordered online, by mail, or in person at the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts. Online orders can be made using the two options below:

• FastCheck: Users have to register an account to log in to use this website. The delivery method is online.
• One-Time Request: This portal allows users to place a single order. The delivery method is U.S. mail.

Mail requesters can submit a Criminal Record Request Form with the appropriate fees to the Office. The acceptable form of payment is a check or money order. The form and the fee should be sent to:

Administrative Office of the Courts
Records Unit
1001 Vandalay Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601

In-person requests can be made at the drive-thru window at the Administrative Office of the Courts from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Copies of criminal records cost a $25.00 fee, payable by check, money order, or credit/debit cards (such as Discover, American Express, MasterCard, and Visa). Card payments attract an extra 2.25% of the transaction amount or $2.50, whichever is greater. The processing time is a few minutes, but requests of 10 or more take about an hour.

Get Pike County Civil Court Records

The Pike County Circuit has general jurisdiction over civil matters involving more than $5,000, while the District Court has limited jurisdiction over civil cases involving $5,000 or less. Residents can view or get copies of civil court records through the following means:

• Online: Record seekers can utilize CourtNet 2.0 to search civil court records. A search can be conducted by case or party/business name. Users can access the portal as guests and select the appropriate county to view civil case records for free. Older civil court records can be copied online via the KDLA Records Ordering System. The fee for this service is $20 for in-state customers, $25 for out-of-state customers, and a processing fee of $1.50.
• In-person: Individuals can visit the Circuit or District Court from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to request copies of civil court records. The Clerk of these courts charges a small fee for plain and certified copies of records: $0.25 for plain copies and $5 for certified copies.
• By email: Copies of civil court records between 15 and 35 years old can be requested by email at state.records@ky.gov. Requesters should email a completed Record Request Form with a case number and locator numbers.
• By mail: Copies of civil court records that are 36 years or older can be requested by mail from the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA). Mail a completed Civil Case Record Request Form and the fee of $10 or $15 in the form of a check or money order. The processing time is between 4 and 6 weeks. The mailing address is:

Archives Research Room
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
P.O. Box 537
300 Coffee Tree Road
Frankfort, KY 40602

Pike County Marriage Records

Individuals can get older marriage records in person at the Pike County Clerk’s Office. However, it is advisable to call the clerk at (606) 432-6211 prior to such in-person requests. Pike County marriage records from June 1958 till the present can be ordered online, by phone, by mail, drop off, or in person at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS). Orders attract a $6 fee for each certified copy and $6 for each additional copy. Online and phone orders are processed through a third-party vendor, attracting extra charges payable by credit cards or checks.

Those who want to submit their requests by mail should complete the Marriage and Divorce Application (English or Spanish) Form and send it to the Office with the applicable fees. The Office accepts checks or money orders for mail-in applications. In-person and drop-off requests can be made at the Office during business hours.

Pike County Divorce Records

Record seekers can obtain divorce records at the Pike County Circuit Court Family Division. They can use the Online Search portal to view these records or visit the Clerk’s Office in person during business hours. The portal will only return results when a name or case number is entered into the appropriate search field. Individuals requesting divorce records at the Office should be ready to pay a search or copy fee.

The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) also issues Pike County divorce records to customers for a fee online, by phone, by mail, drop off, or in person. Certified copies of the record cost $6, and each additional copy also costs $6. The means of paying these fees depends on the ordering method. For example, online orders are paid by credit cards, while checks or money orders pay mail orders. Note that online orders attract additional fees because third-party vendors process them. Also, mail applicants are expected to complete a Marriage and Divorce Application (English or Spanish) Form.

Older divorce records can be retrieved online or by mail from the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Mail requesters must submit a completed Divorce Record Request Form and the necessary fees. The search and copy fee costs between $10 and $15 (depending on whether the requester is from Kentucky or not) and is payable by check or money order. Additional copies cost 25¢ per photocopy.

Pike Birth and Death Records

The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) is the custodian of all birth and death records in Kentucky. These Pike County vital records are available to the public for a fee. Certified copies of death certificates cost $6, and additional copies cost $6 each. Conversely, certified copies of Pike County birth certificates cost $10, and additional copies cost $10 each. Customers can order birth or death records via the following means:

• Online and by phone: Birth or death certificates can be ordered online or by phone at (800) 241-8322 (choose option 1) through an approved third-party vendor. This service attracts an additional fee in addition to the standard fees, and the acceptable form of payment is a credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express) or check.
• By mail: Send the completed Birth (English or Spanish) or Death (English or Spanish) Certificate Application Form and the applicable fees by check or money order to the Office. The processing time takes about 30 working days.
• Dropbox: The Office has a Dropbox at the visitor entrance for applications for certified copies of birth and death certificates. Blank applications are provided on the Dropbox.
• In-person: Orders can be made from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Customers who want to enjoy same-day service should submit their requests before 3:45 p.m. The record staff will give them an application form to complete in the lobby. Also, they will be asked to pay the appropriate fees depending on the number of copies. The Office is located at:

Vital Statistics Branch (DPH)
275 E. Main St. 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
Phone: (502) 564-4212

Pike County Probate Court Records

The Pike County District Court handles matters involving probate of wills, while the Circuit Courts hear contested probate cases. Individuals can view probate court records online via CourtNet 2.0. For a fee, older probate records can also be found online through the KDLA Records Ordering System. Other ways to find probate court records are:

• By mail: Individuals can send the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) a completed Probate/Will Record Request Form and a fee of $10 for in-state customers and $15 for out-of-state customers in the form of a check or money order.
• In-person: Visit the District or Circuit court during business hours to obtain copies of probate court records. The requester would need a name or case number to process the request.

Pike County Property Records

The Pike County PVA provides a free basic Property Search tool that helps record seekers find information about property ownership. Users searching for more comprehensive property information can purchase a Subscription Service to access a property’s transfer history, property photos, improvement characteristics, property class, and tax information. The PVA also provides property records in person to members of the public. Inquiries can be made from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The requester must provide a name, property address, or parcel I.D. to help locate the record. The record staff may not charge a fee to view property records on the computer, but copies of records definitely attract a fee. The Office is located at:

Pike County PVA
146 Main Street
Suite 303
Pikeville, KY 41501
Phone: (606) 432-6201
Fax: (606) 432-2296

Pike County Court Records Online

Kentuckycourtrecords.us and other third-party vendors allow record seekers to use their platforms for court records searches. These platforms allow users to access court records across multiple jurisdictions. However, the search will only return limited information until a small fee is paid. Some third-party sites provide sufficient and up-to-date court information, while others may not. Therefore, users must be careful while using the information retrieved from these sites.