Owensboro Kentucky Residents Directory

Owensboro is the fourth largest city in Kentucky and the seat of Daviess County. The city sits on the Ohio River in the western part of the state. Owensboro is known for its barbecue and bluegrass music heritage. Residents enjoy free online access to land records. The Daviess County Clerk provides this service through eCCLIX. This directory shows you how to access these and other public records.

Owensboro City Clerk Records

The Owensboro City Clerk serves as the official records custodian. This office maintains city ordinances, resolutions, and minutes. They also handle open records requests for municipal documents. The City Clerk follows Kentucky Revised Statute 83A.085.

The City Clerk has adopted a Public Records Inspection Policy. This ensures compliance with the Kentucky Open Records Act. Submit written requests to the City Clerk's Office. Include your name, address, and signature.

FREE Daviess County eCCLIX for Owensboro

Owensboro residents enjoy free access to land records. Daviess County provides eCCLIX at no charge. This database contains deeds, mortgages, plats, and wills. Records date back to 1974. Coverage will extend to sixty years by mid 2026.

Visit daviess.ecclix.com to search. Enter a name and view documents. No registration or payment is required. This is a rare service among Kentucky counties.

The eCCLIX system helps property owners verify their records. Title companies use it for research. Genealogists trace family property history. All benefit from this free public resource.

Search by grantor or grantee name. Filter by document type and date. View images of recorded documents. Print or save for your records. Certified copies still require a visit to the clerk.

Note: Daviess County is one of the few counties offering completely free online land record access.

Daviess County Clerk for Owensboro

The Daviess County Clerk serves all of Daviess County including Owensboro. Leslie A. McCarty is the elected clerk. Her office is on Saint Ann Street in downtown Owensboro.

The clerk's office issues marriage licenses and handles voter registration. They also record land documents and maintain notary commissions. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

Daviess County PVA Property Search

The Property Valuation Administrator assesses all property in Daviess County. Rachel Pence Foster serves as PVA. Her office determines values for tax purposes.

Search property records online through the PVA website. Look up assessments by address or owner name. Results show property characteristics and values. Sales history helps track market trends.

Daviess County Circuit Court Access

The Daviess County Circuit Court handles civil and criminal cases. Jennifer Hardesty Besecker serves as Circuit Clerk. The courthouse is at the Holbrook Judicial Center on East 2nd Street.

Court records are public under Kentucky law. Search case information through CourtNet 2.0. Full document copies require contacting the clerk directly.

Owensboro Open Records Process

The Kentucky Open Records Act guarantees access to public documents. Owensboro and Daviess County follow this law. You must be a Kentucky resident to request records.

Submit requests to the appropriate custodian. The City Clerk handles city records. The County Clerk handles land and vital records. The Circuit Clerk handles court documents. Each office responds within five business days.

Daviess County offers free online land record access. This reduces the need for many record requests. Other documents may have copy fees. Standard rates are ten cents per page.

Daviess County Residents Directory

Owensboro is the county seat of Daviess County. For additional records and free eCCLIX access, visit the Daviess County page.

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