Paris Kentucky Residents Directory

Paris is the county seat of Bourbon County in the Bluegrass region. The city is famous for its horse farms and historic architecture. Residents can access city records through the City Clerk's Office. County records are available through the Bourbon County Clerk. This directory provides contact information for these resources.

Paris City Clerk Records Access

The Paris City Clerk maintains official municipal records. The office keeps minutes from city council meetings. They store ordinances and resolutions. Contracts and agreements are on file.

The City Clerk responds to open records requests. Submit your request in writing. Include your name and contact information. Describe the records you seek.

Copy fees are ten cents per page. Certified copies cost extra. You can inspect records during business hours. The clerk provides a space for review.

Paris Open Records Request Process

Paris follows the Kentucky Open Records Act. Residents have the right to inspect public documents. Requests must be in writing and signed. Be specific about what you need.

Contact the City Clerk for municipal records. They maintain council minutes and ordinances. Budget documents are available. Permits and licenses are on file.

The city responds within five business days. This is the state standard. They provide copies or allow inspection. Fees follow state guidelines.

For police or fire records, contact those departments. The City Clerk does not maintain safety records. Each department has its own custodian.

Bourbon County Clerk for Paris Residents

The Bourbon County Clerk maintains records for all county residents. This includes Paris and surrounding areas. The office handles land records and vital statistics. They process vehicle registration too.

Land records include deeds and mortgages. These documents show property ownership. You can search by name or description. Many records are available online.

The county clerk issues marriage licenses. They register voters for elections. Motor vehicle licensing is a key service. Office hours are Monday through Friday.

The Bourbon County Clerk is in Paris. The office is at 301 Main Street. You can call (859) 987-2144. The clerk serves all county residents.

Bourbon County PVA Property Records

The Property Valuation Administrator assesses all property in Bourbon County. This includes Paris and rural areas. The PVA determines values for tax purposes. You can search property records online.

Visit the Bourbon County PVA website to search. Enter an address or owner name. Results show assessed values and details. Sales history may appear too.

The PVA office is in Paris. They can answer assessment questions. They handle appeals on property values. Contact them during regular hours.

Bourbon County Circuit Court Access

The Bourbon County Circuit Court handles civil and criminal cases. The Circuit Clerk maintains all court records. The courthouse is located in Paris. You can request copies of documents.

Court records are public under Kentucky law. Search cases through CourtNet 2.0. This statewide system shows case info. Contact the clerk for full copies.

The circuit court processes felony cases. Civil lawsuits over five thousand dollars are heard here. Family court handles divorce and custody. District court manages misdemeanors.

Paris History and Heritage

Paris was settled in 1789. The city was named for Paris, France. It was a gift from the Marquis de Lafayette. He was a hero of the American Revolution.

Bourbon County was formed in 1785. It was one of the original Kentucky counties. The name comes from the French royal family. The county is famous for bourbon whiskey.

Historical records are available locally. The Paris Bourbon County Heritage Center has archives. The county clerk has old land records. Some date to the 1700s.

Bourbon County Residents Directory

Paris is the county seat of Bourbon County. For additional records and resources, visit the Bourbon County page.

Nearby Cities

These cities are located near Paris in the Bluegrass region.