This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site that covers Fayette County, Kentucky court records. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right Lexington-area government office directly.
Fayette Circuit Court Clerk
The Fayette Circuit Court Clerk is the official custodian of Circuit Court, Family Court, and District Court case files in Fayette County. Vincent Riggs serves as the elected clerk. The Appeals and Records Division handles copy requests and public-terminal access.
Fayette Circuit Court Clerk (Appeals & Records)Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse
120 North Limestone, Suite C-33
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 246-2147
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is where you go for certified copies of court orders, divorce decrees, criminal case files, and civil judgments from any Fayette County trial court.
Fayette County Clerk
The County Clerk handles deeds, mortgage filings, marriage licenses, vehicle titles, and other county-level documents. Susan Lamb serves as the elected county clerk.
Fayette County Clerk162 East Main Street, Room 132
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 253-3344
Need an Official Document?
Here is where to look for the records most people ask about in Fayette County:
- Court case files: contact the Fayette Circuit Court Clerk at (859) 246-2147 or visit Suite C-33 at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
- Criminal and arrest records: see criminal records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Deeds, marriage licenses, vehicle records: contact the Fayette County Clerk at (859) 253-3344
- Other county records: see public records