Carter County, KY Public Records
Carter County has an estimated population of 26,098 (2024) across 409 square miles of land. In Kentucky, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Court cases are handled by the Kentucky Court of Justice; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Carter County.
📍 Carter County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 26,098 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 409 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | GraysonPopulation 3,702 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Carter County, KY
These are the main offices to visit in person in Carter County: the Circuit Court Clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Carter County Office of Circuit Court Clerk (Carter County Justice Center)
| Address | 100 E. Main St., Grayson, KY 41143 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (606) 474-5191 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Circuit, Family, District and Business Court case records for the county (civil, criminal, traffic, small claims, divorce, probate) |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | kycourts.gov/…/Carter.aspx ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Carter County, KY
Criminal case records for Carter County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Kentucky, felony cases are tried in Circuit Court; misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, arraignments and felony probable-cause hearings are handled by District Court. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: kycourts.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Carter County
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
🔍 Background Check in Carter County, KY
A people search for Carter County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Carter County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Carter County
| Sex offender registry | Kentucky Sex Offender Registry (Kentucky State Police) Source: kspsor.state.ky.us ↗ |
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
📋 Arrest Records in Carter County, KY
Arrest and booking records for Carter County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Kentucky State Police. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Carter County
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
🏛️ Court Records in Carter County, KY
Court records for Carter County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Carter County, with addresses from the official Kentucky Court of Justice directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Carter County
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
🏠 Property Records in Carter County, KY
In Kentucky, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. Property tax assessments are kept by the county Property Valuation Administrator (PVA).
🏠 Where to get property records for Carter County
| Land records | In Kentucky, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk. |
📜 Vital Records in Carter County, KY
Certified birth and death certificates for Kentucky are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services).
📜 Where to get vital records for Carter County
| State vital records office | Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services) Source: chfs.ky.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Carter County, KY
The official sex offender registry for Carter County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Carter County
| Official registry | Kentucky Sex Offender Registry (Kentucky State Police) Source: kspsor.state.ky.us ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Carter County, KY
Divorce cases in Kentucky are heard by the Circuit Court (Family Court where one exists) in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services).
📄 Where to get divorce records for Carter County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Kentucky are heard by the Circuit Court (Family Court where one exists) in each county. |
| State vital records office | Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (Cabinet for Health and Family Services) Source: chfs.ky.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Kentucky Court of Justice |
Largest Communities in Carter County
Grayson (3,702), Olive Hill (1,533) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.