Hardin County Public Records Access
Hardin County is in central Kentucky. The county seat is Elizabethtown. Over 111,000 people live here. The county includes Fort Knox and the cities of Elizabethtown and Radcliff. Public records are available through the County Clerk and Circuit Court Clerk.
Hardin County Clerk Records
Brian D. Smith serves as Hardin County Clerk. The office is at 150 N. Provident Way, Suite 103, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. The phone is 270-765-2171. The fax is 270-769-2682. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm.
The Hardin County Clerk maintains land records, marriage licenses, and motor vehicle registration.
The Radcliff Branch Office is at 101 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd, Radcliff, KY 40160. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 8am to 4pm. This office handles vehicle registration.
The clerk maintains official records including property deeds, mortgages, and marriage licenses. The office oversees archival and public access to records. Voter registration and election logistics are also managed here. Vehicle registrations and license plate renewals are processed.
Hardin County eSearch Database
The eSearch Database is available at hccoky.org/esearch. You can search indexed records online. Search fields include Last Name, First Name, Middle Name, Title, Party, and Date.
The eSearch system allows online searching of deeds, releases, elections, and fiscal court minutes.
Record types searchable include Deeds of Release, Deeds, Elections, Fiscal Court Minutes, and Lis Pendens. Filter options include Index Type, Groups, and Kind. This helps narrow your search results.
Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk
Deanna Simcoe serves as Circuit Court Clerk. The office is temporarily relocated due to construction. Service windows are in the former driver's license area on the first floor. Pretrial Services and Court Designated Worker moved to 916 N. Mulberry St.
The Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk manages court records during ongoing facility improvements.
The phone is 270-766-5000. District Traffic, Criminal, Small Claims, and Evictions use Option 3. Probate, Domestic Violence, Mental Health, and Juvenile use Option 5. Circuit Criminal and Civil use Option 4.
Payment options include cash, check, money order, and online ePay. Free parking is available at the back of the building. The facility has ramps, elevators, and accessible bathrooms.
Hardin County Property Valuation Administrator
The PVA office provides property and ownership information. The site serves individuals, homeowners, and professionals. Commonly used forms are available online. Visit qpublic.net/ky/hardin to search.
The Hardin County PVA website provides property values, ownership details, and tax information.
Homestead Exemption is available for those 65 and older. Totally disabled homeowners also qualify. This reduces your property tax burden. Bring documentation to the PVA office to apply.