Divorce records in Pike County, Kentucky, are available through several channels. PikeCourt.us allows quick access to publicly available divorce information in this county. In addition to online tools, records can be obtained directly from the court that issued the divorce decree, at the Circuit Court Clerk's office, and at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics. Each of these sources maintains different types of documents, so the choice depends on what exactly you need.
Pike Divorce Records Search
In Pike County, divorce records are stored in two main institutions. Court cases — divorce decrees, property settlement agreements, child custody orders, and related documents — are located in the Office of Circuit Court Clerk. This office is the starting point for searching any court materials.
The Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (a division of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services) keeps divorce certificates — short documents confirming the fact of divorce, without details of the court proceedings. The collection of court records includes:
- Divorce decree
- Settlement agreements
- Custody and child support orders
- Parties' statements and related motions
- Divorce certificate (form VS-300)
Office of Circuit Court Clerk — Pike County
Where Divorce Records Are Filed in Pike
Divorce cases in Kentucky are handled by the Circuit Court or its division — Family Court, if one is established in the county. In Pike County, after a divorce decree is issued, all case materials remain in the office of the Circuit Court Clerk at the Pike County Judicial Center.
At the same time, the court notifies the Office of Vital Statistics, which registers the fact of divorce and issues a certificate. These are two different documents, and they must be obtained in different places.
What You Need — and Where to Go
- Full court case (decree, agreements, orders) → Office of Circuit Court Clerk, Pike County
- Divorce certificate (certificate confirming the fact) → Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
To request a copy of a court record, call or visit the clerk's office. To obtain a certificate, you can use the online form VS-300 or send a request by mail.
Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics
Office of Circuit Court Clerk — Pike County
Divorce Record Search Fees, Copy Costs, and Processing Times in Pike
| Service | Fee | Typical Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce certificate (certified certificate) — Vital Statistics | $6.00 | 4–6 weeks by mail |
| Additional copy of the certificate (in one order) | $6.00 each | Together with the main order |
| Copy of court record — Circuit Court Clerk | $0.25 per page | Usually during the visit or within a few business days |
| Certified copy of court document — Circuit Court Clerk | $5.00 per document | Usually during the visit or within a few business days |