| Circuit Court Clerk | Fayette Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse, 120 N. Limestone, Suite C-103 (Circuit Civil and Criminal divisions); Suite C-33 (Appeals & Records), Lexington, KY 40507 |
| Phone | (859) 246-2141 (Circuit Civil); (859) 246-2224 (Circuit Criminal); (859) 246-2147 (Circuit Appeals & Records); (859) 246-2248 (Domestic Violence) |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | $0.25 per page |
| Certified copy fee | $5.00 per certification (AOC Form-060), plus $0.25 per page for the copies; $0.50 for an attestation |
Fayette County (Lexington) is served by the elected Fayette Circuit Court Clerk, currently Vincent Riggs, whose office is the custodian of record for both Circuit Court (felonies, larger civil suits, and Family Court cases) and District Court (misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims) at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse in downtown Lexington.
Unlike some larger Kentucky counties, the Fayette Circuit Court Clerk does not run its own separate case search website; the Kentucky Court of Justice's county page for Fayette directs the public to the statewide CourtNet 2.0 / KYeCourts system for case lookups and to the clerk's office directly for record requests and copies.
As with every Kentucky county, the Fayette County Clerk is a different, separately elected office that handles deeds, marriage licenses, and elections — not court case files — so a records request sent there will need to be redirected to the Circuit Court Clerk.
Search Fayette County court records online
Circuit Court Clerk
Fayette Circuit Court Clerk
- Cost
- Fees apply for copies and certification at the clerk's office; the statewide CourtNet/KYeCourts case search is free to use
- Coverage
- All Circuit Court (felony, civil, family) and District Court (misdemeanor, traffic, small claims) cases filed in Fayette County
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Traffic
The clerk's office does not operate its own online case-search portal; the official Kentucky Court of Justice Fayette pages (fetched 2026-09-13) list the courthouse address, division phone numbers, and hours, and direct users to the statewide CourtNet 2.0 / KYeCourts system for case lookups.
What is available online
Fayette County case information is searched through the statewide KYeCourts free guest login or a CourtNet 2.0 subscription rather than a county-specific website. The Circuit Court Clerk's office still handles copy requests, certification, and any documents not published online. The Circuit Court Appeals & Records Division (Suite C-33, 859-246-2147) is the desk for copies of closed Circuit Court files; the Circuit Civil and Criminal divisions share Suite C-103.
Which clerk has your record
In Kentucky, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Kentucky page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court | Felonies and capital offenses; Civil cases over $5,000; Divorce, custody, and other family-division cases | Circuit Court Clerk of the county |
| District Court | Misdemeanors, violations, and traffic offenses; Civil claims of $5,000 or less and small claims up to $2,500; Juvenile matters | Circuit Court Clerk of the county (same office keeps both Circuit and District Court records) |
Request records in person or by mail
Fayette County clerk offices
Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse, 120 N. Limestone, Suite C-103 (Circuit Civil and Criminal divisions); Suite C-33 (Appeals & Records), Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 246-2141 (Circuit Civil); (859) 246-2224 (Circuit Criminal); (859) 246-2147 (Circuit Appeals & Records); (859) 246-2248 (Domestic Violence)
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
In person. Visit the Fayette Circuit Court Clerk's office at the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse, 120 N. Limestone, Lexington, during business hours. Bring the case number, or the party names and approximate filing year, and specify whether you need a plain or certified copy.
By mail. Because the clerk's office does not publish a dedicated public case-search site, call ahead to confirm the current mailing address, accepted payment methods, and per-page fee before sending a written request.
Case search. Use the free KYeCourts guest login or a CourtNet 2.0 subscription to check docket status and case information before contacting the clerk for copies.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Kentucky |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.25 per page |
| Certified copy | $5.00 per certification (AOC Form-060), plus $0.25 per page for the copies; $0.50 for an attestation |
Statewide rates set by the Administrative Office of the Courts in the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks' Accounting Manual (Miscellaneous Fees, "Charges for Services": copy of a document $0.25 per page; preparing a certification $5.00 under CR 3.02(2); preparing an attestation $0.50). The same schedule applies in every county's circuit court clerk office. The Commonwealth and parties granted in forma pauperis status are exempt. Confirm the page count with the clerk before mailing payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Kentucky court records are generally open to the public, but several categories are removed from public search:
The Kentucky guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Which office keeps Fayette County (Lexington) court records?
The Fayette Circuit Court Clerk keeps all Circuit and District Court case records for the county, including felonies, civil suits, family cases, and misdemeanors. The Fayette County Clerk is a separate office for deeds and elections, not court cases.
Does Fayette County have its own online court records search?
Not a separate one. Fayette County cases are searched through the statewide KYeCourts guest login or a CourtNet 2.0 subscription, the same systems used for every Kentucky county.
Where is the Fayette Circuit Court Clerk's office located?
At the Robert F. Stephens Circuit Courthouse, 120 N. Limestone, in downtown Lexington. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How do I request a certified copy of a Fayette County court record?
Contact the Fayette Circuit Court Clerk's office directly, in person or by phone, to confirm the current fee and mailing procedure before sending a written request, since the office does not publish a self-service online request form.
Sources
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Fayette County Information — https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Fayette/Pages/Fayette.aspx
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Fayette Circuit Court (division contacts) — https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Fayette/Pages/Fayette-Circuit.aspx
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Circuit Court Clerks (county directory) — https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Pages/default.aspx
- Kentucky Court of Justice — About the Courts — https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/pages/default.aspx
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Request Court Records — https://www.kycourts.gov/Pages/Request-Court-Records.aspx
- KYeCourts / CourtNet 2.0 login — https://kcoj.kycourts.net/kyecourts/Login
- C-Track Public Access (appellate case search) — https://appellatepublic.kycourts.net/
- Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks' Accounting Manual (AOC) — fee schedule — https://www.kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Documents/CCCAcctManual.pdf
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Background Checks (AOC Records Unit) — https://www.kycourts.gov/AOC/Information-and-Technology/Pages/Background-Checks.aspx
- Kentucky Court of Justice — Expungement Certification Process — https://www.kycourts.gov/AOC/Information-and-Technology/Pages/Expungement.aspx
- KRS 431.076 — Expungement of Criminal Records for Certain Acquittals/Dismissals — https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=50191
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky — https://www.kyed.uscourts.gov/
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky — https://www.kywd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Kentucky counties.