Find Kenton County Probate Court Records

Kenton County is located in northern Kentucky along the Ohio River. The county seat is Covington. The Kenton Circuit Court Clerk maintains all probate records for county residents. This includes estates, guardianships, and name changes. You can access these records through the court office or online.

Kenton County Circuit Court Clerk

The Kenton County Circuit Court Clerk is John C. Middleton. The clerk's office handles probate matters through the District Civil/Probate division. This office is located at the Kenton County Justice Center in Covington. Staff process estate filings and maintain all related records.

The Circuit Clerk's office has four main divisions. These are Circuit Civil/Criminal, District Civil/Probate, District Criminal/Traffic, and Family Court. The District Civil/Probate Court handles estates, guardianships of minors, and name changes.

Kenton County Probate Court Services

The District Civil/Probate Court in Kenton County handles several types of cases. These include estates after death, guardianships of minors, and name changes. The court also handles mental health matters and Casey's Law petitions.

Services provided include:

• Processing complaints, petitions, and case filings
• Collecting filing fees and court costs
• Scheduling and confirming hearing dates
• Fulfilling copy requests for files

Confidential cases include involuntary hospitalization, guardianship or disability of adults, and Casey's Law matters. These cases have restricted access.

Note: The office is prohibited from providing legal advice. Text and email reminders are available for upcoming court dates.

How to Search Kenton County Probate Records

You can search for probate records in Kenton County in several ways. The Circuit Clerk office can help you locate case files. You can also use online resources to find basic case information.

Kentucky CourtNet 2.0 provides statewide access to court records. Visit kcoj.kycourts.net to search by name or case number. This system covers all Kentucky counties.

To request records in person, visit the Justice Center at 230 Madison Avenue in Covington. Staff can search by name or case number. You will need to provide specific information about the case you need.

For legal assistance, contact the Northern Kentucky Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (859) 781-1525 or Legal Aid of the Bluegrass at (859) 431-8200.

Note: A FREE Legal Help Center operates on the 2nd floor of the Justice Center on Wednesdays from 11 AM to 2 PM.

Kenton County Probate Filing Fees

Kenton County accepts several payment methods for probate fees. You can pay by cash, check made payable to John C. Middleton, or debit/credit card. Credit card payments require proper identification and include a processing fee.

When filing probate documents, have proper photo identification with you. Sign AOC forms in the presence of a deputy clerk unless previously notarized by an outside notary.

Contact the Circuit Clerk at (859) 292-6523 for current fee information. Fees vary depending on the type of probate matter.

Kenton County Probate Record Types

Kenton County probate records include various documents. Estate files contain wills, inventories, and settlement papers. Guardianship records show appointments for minors. Name change petitions are also part of the probate record system.

All records are maintained at the Justice Center. You can request plain or certified copies. Certified copies cost more but are required for legal purposes.

Under Kentucky law, probate records are generally public. However, some cases involving mental health or disability may be confidential.

Cities in Kenton County

Covington is the county seat of Kenton County. Independence is also a major city in the county. All probate cases are filed at the Kenton County Justice Center.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Kenton County in northern Kentucky.