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Kentucky Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for Kentucky death records.

Kentucky death records are a valuable resource in all kinds of situations. Not only are death records required in many legal and business proceedings, but these records are a valuable source of information in genealogy and other forms of research.

In Kentucky, death records are maintained by the Office of Vital Statistics. While other states have strict policies concerning who can and cannot order death records, Kentucky death records are available more widely. With records dating back to 1911, this means that Kentucky is a great place for lots of research. Moreover, now many Kentucky death records are available online, which means that searching can be faster and more convenient.

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State of Kentucky

Official Government Website

Census Statistics (KY)

# of Deaths in 2005: 278493 (972.3 per 100,000 people)
# of Infant Deaths in 2005: 380 (6.82 per 100,000 people)
Death Rate per 1000 People in 2004: 9.3
Number of Deaths in 2004: 38646
Number of Infant Deaths in 2004: 378
Rate of Infant Death per 1000 Live Births in 2004: 6.8

Kentucky Records

Kentucky Death Certificates

To receive a death record fill out the Kentucky Death Records Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

Vital Statistics
275 E Main St - IE-A
Frankfort, KY 40621-0001

You may receive information about Kentucky death certificates and Kentucky death certificates for the year 1911 to the present. There is a fee of $6.00, which is non-refundable. You may pay by either check or money order, and will need to provide proof of either relationship or legal eligibility. For more information visit:

Kentucky Death Record Resource Links

Kentucky Death Record Locations

Accident Reports
Criminal Ident. & Records Branch
1250 Louisville Rd
Frankfort, KY 40601
p (502) 226-2169
f (502) 226-7418
Frank Brancato, President
Frank Brancato, President Daviess County Public Library
2020 Frederica Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
p (270) 684-0211
Kenneth L. Tabb, Clerk
Kenneth L. Tabb, Clerk Hardin County Clerk's Office R.R. Thomas Government Building
14 Public Square
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Kenton County Public Library
Covington, Ky
Covington, KY 41011
p (859) 962-4070
Kentucky.gov
Kentucky.gov 229 West Main Street ,
Suite 400
Frankfort, KY 40601
LEXINGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
Lexington Public Library, 140 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
p (859) 231-5520