Kentucky Public records: How to order public records in KY

When looking to access or request copies of vital records for Kentucky residents, the Office of Vital Records is the most reliable and official way. You can expect to be treated well and receive the information that you require.

To request your records:
By Mail – If you are looking to post mail to the Office of vital statistics you are able to use either of the following addresses based on y our request:

If you are looking for information regarding vital records but are not looking for a certified copy, or to send a request, you can mail the following address:

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives
P.O. Box 537
300 Coffee Tree Road
Frankfort, KY 40602

If you wish to mail the mail office regarding payments or to receive an official vital records (birth records, death records, marriage records or divorce records) then you can use the following address:
Office of Vital Statistics
275 East Main Street 1E-A
Frankfort, KY  40621

Walk-in – Walk-in services are provided at the main building, which is also listed above for mailing when wanting to receive records. The office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Electronically-If you wish to contact or reach the official website of the office4 of vital records you are able to use the following link: http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/

Question- When wishing to contact the office of vital records by phone the following numbers can be used based on what you are looking for or need:

The following number is used to access the main office lines where you are able to contact a live representative who can assist you:
 (502) 564-4212 

If you are looking for purely information then you are also able to use the following number:
(5O2) 564-8300