How to Search Daviess County Records (Start Here)
In Kentucky, the Sheriff collects property taxes by state law.
- Court records: Circuit Clerk. Search online through KY CourtNet.
- Deeds, mortgages, liens: County Clerk.
- Property Valuation Administrator (PVA).
- Tax bills: County Sheriff.
- Marriage licenses: County Clerk.
Daviess County has partial online coverage. Some records may require a call or visit.
Each source below is verified and links to an official portal.
Criminal & Court Records
Daviess County Court Dockets
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Select Daviess County to generate a list of Circuit and District dockets for the coming week.
Court Records
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Criminal, civil, and drug court records in Daviess County.
PACER Federal Courts
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Federal court electronic records (Public Access to Court Electronic Records).
pacer.gov
Jail & Inmate Records
Daviess County Most Wanted
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Use this service of the Daviess County Sheriff Department to browse their list of Most Wanted Persons in Daviess County, Kentucky. Includes photos
National Sex Offender Registry
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Dept. of Justice national sex offender public website.
nsopw.gov
Property & Tax Records
BLM General Land Office Records
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U.S. Bureau of Land Management federal land records.
glorecords.blm.gov
Birth/Death/Marriage
FamilySearch US Records
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Free U.S. genealogy and vital records (non-profit).
familysearch.org
Business, Voter & Other
USCIS Business Verification
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US Citizenship & Immigration Services.
uscis.gov
Daviess County Court Dockets
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Select Daviess County to generate a list of Circuit and District dockets for the coming week.
Court Records
Visit →Criminal & Court Records
Official Free
Criminal, civil, and drug court records in Daviess County.
Jail & Inmate Records
Daviess County Most Wanted
Visit →Jail & Inmate Records
Official Free
Use this service of the Daviess County Sheriff Department to browse their list of Most Wanted Persons in Daviess County, Kentucky. Includes photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Who handles court records in Daviess County? ▼
Go to the Circuit Clerk for court records in Daviess County. For online case lookups, use KY CourtNet — it covers Kentucky Circuit Court cases statewide.
Who handles property records in Daviess County? ▼
For deeds, mortgages, and liens, go to the County Clerk. For property values and assessment data, go to the Property Valuation Administrator (PVA). For tax bills and payments, go to the County Sheriff.
How do I get birth, death, or marriage records in Daviess County? ▼
Kentucky handles vital records at the state level through Kentucky CHFS Vital Statistics. Marriage licenses are issued locally by the County Clerk in Daviess County.
Are Daviess County records available online? ▼
Online access in Daviess County is limited. We list 3 databases here. For most other records, you will need to contact the county offices directly by phone or in person.
Why does the Sheriff handle property taxes in Daviess County? ▼
In Kentucky, the county Sheriff is the property tax collector by state law. The Sheriff's office sends tax bills, accepts payments, and pursues delinquent taxes. This surprises people from other states, where a Treasurer or Tax Collector does this.
Is there a statewide search that covers Daviess County? ▼
For court records, yes — KY CourtNet covers Daviess County. For property and land records, you still need the County Clerk in Daviess County directly.
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