Union County, Kentucky Property Records

Union County, Kentucky, incorporates four cities. Property records in Union County, KY, identify parcel numbers, owners, size, and tax payments. These historical archives verify property ownership and sales required for land transfers.

Union County property records reveal an average home value of $115,250, while residents pay a median rental rate of $752, in alignment with the county's median household earning of $56,673. In median property taxes, Union County residents contribute an average of 0.8% based on their property's total value.

The Recording Department of the County Clerk is the central repository of property records in Union County. This department is responsible for indexing historical documents dating back to 1811. Some of the commonly recorded property documents are assignments, deeds, mortgages, liens, condominiums, UCCs, plats, and releases.

These records are open for public inspection in the office at 100 West Main Street, Morganfield, KY 42437. For on-site requests, individuals must provide pertinent details, including the owner's name, book/page, and filing date.

In Union County, KY, property records are accessible online through the eCCLIX database, offering indexes and images dating back to June 4, 1811.

The system provides a Commercial User Records Search for professionals involved in document research, requiring a subscription fee. Additionally, there is a Private Citizen Records Search for residents conducting personal searches without commercial intent, allowing up to five daily searches at no cost.

Aside from the eCCLIX database and visiting the office, individuals can submit an Open Records Request Form to garrick.thompson@ky.gov or by mail to P.O. Box 119 to obtain copies of records. The fees for acquiring record copies from the County Clerk are $0.10 per page for written material and $0.50 per page for commercial requests. For further information, contact the office at 270-389-1334.

To validate zoning details, consult the Union County Zoning Office at 270-389-2093. This office enforces municipal zoning ordinances and maintains a zoning map delineating approved property usage within the county and incorporated cities.