Access Hardin County Probate Court Records
Hardin County is located in central Kentucky. The county seat is Elizabethtown. Hardin County offers online probate record search capabilities. The Circuit Court maintains all probate records for county residents. You can search for wills, estates, and related matters online or in person.
Hardin County Quick Facts
Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk
The Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk maintains probate records at the Hardin County Justice Center. The clerk handles Circuit Court cases, District Court cases, probate matters, and Family Court.
| Office | Hardin County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | Hardin County Justice Center 120 E. Dixie Ave. Elizabethtown, KY |
| Phone | 270-766-5000 |
Hardin County Clerk
The Hardin County Clerk is Brian D. Smith. The clerk's office handles property deeds, marriage licenses, elections, and motor vehicles. The office is in the Hardin County Government Building.
| Office | Hardin County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Name | Brian D. Smith |
| Address | Hardin County Government Building 150 N. Provident Way, Suite 103 Elizabethtown, KY 42701 |
| Phone | 270-765-2171 |
| Fax | 270-769-2682 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Radcliff Office | 101 W. Lincoln Trail Blvd Tuesday-Thursday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Hardin County Online Probate Record Search
Hardin County provides an online probate record search system. You can access this at hardincourts.com:8888/recordSearch. This system allows you to search for probate cases from your computer.
Important notes about the online system:
- Data is current within system limitations
- At least 24-hour delay between filings and posting
- Reliance on displayed data is at your own risk
- Information may be altered without notice
For verified information, contact the Hardin County Probate Court directly. You can also visit during regular business hours. The court clerk can provide official copies of documents.
Note: The Court, Clerk of Court, their agents, and developers assume no liability for use of online data.
How to Search Hardin County Probate Records
You can search for probate records in Hardin County online or in person. The online system provides quick access to case information. In-person visits allow you to view complete files.
Kentucky CourtNet 2.0 also provides access to court records. Visit kcoj.kycourts.net for statewide case search.
Records 15-35 years old are stored at the State Records Center. Contact them at state.records@ky.gov. Records 36+ years old are at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.
Hardin County Probate Fees
Fees for probate matters vary by document type. Copy fees depend on the document. Certification fees are extra. Contact the Circuit Clerk at 270-766-5000 for current rates.
The County Clerk charges fees for recording documents. Call 270-765-2171 for recording fee information.
Cities in Hardin County
Elizabethtown is the county seat. Radcliff is another major city in Hardin County. Both have access to county clerk services.
Nearby Counties
These counties neighbor Hardin County in central Kentucky.