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Kenton County

Office of Circuit Court Clerk

Office of Circuit Court Clerk

Location:
Kenton County Justice Center
230 Madison Ave
Covington, Ky. 41011

Phone Numbers:

  • Circuit Court - 292-6521
  • District Court - 292-6523
  • District - Civil - 292-6338
  • Disability - 292-6541
  • Domestic Violence - 292-6541
  • Driver's License - 292-6579
  • Juvenile - 292-6541
  • Mental Health - 292-6541
  • Paternity - 292-6541
  • Probate - 292-6740

Filing Fees/Costs: .(doc) (31k) (.pdf) (104k)

Mailing Address:

Kenton Circuit Clerk
230 Madison Ave, 3rd Floor
Covington, KY 41011
 

Email Address:
Contact Us

Directions:
From I-75 North, take the Fifth Street Exit. Stay on Fifth Street and turn left on Madison. Go two blocks on Madison and the Kenton County Justice Center is on the right. From I-75 South, take the Covington/Fifth Street Exit. Stay to the left and continue on Fifth Street. Turn left on Madison Avenue. Go two blocks and the Kenton County Justice Center is on the right.

Parking:
A public parking garage is available and there is access from Madison.

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Holidays/Closings:
Closed for all state holidays

Information for Patrons with Special Needs:
A handicap elevator is available.

Services:
Circuit Court- Handles both Civil and Criminal matters. Civil: We accept filings for all Circuit Court new and existing cases. You can research old Civil Court records and we provide courtroom information. Computer terminals are available for the public to research records. Civil Lawsuits over $4,000.00, Foreclosure actions, Condemnation Cases, Divorce, Support, Custody and Visitation matters are all done in this office. Appeals from District Court, Adoption and Termination cases are also done in this office. Criminal: Accept payment for court costs, fines, fees, restitution and supervision fees, post bond, Felony cases. Computer terminals are available for the public to research records.

Forms of Payment Accepted:
Cash, money orders or checks (checks will be held ten days to see if they are cleared at bank).

District Court

Phone Number:
859-292-6523

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 
7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 
7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 
7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 
7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 
7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Services:
District Court - Civil Division: Civil cases up to $4,000, Small claims up to $1,500, Evictions, District Court Division Traffic and Criminal Citations, All Arrests, Posting Bond Warrants, Criminal Complaints, Probate, Juvenile Division: All Juvenile Cases, Paternity Cases Mental Health / Disability Cases, Domestic Violence Cases

Forms of Payment:
Cash, check or money order are accepted. Credit/Debit cards are also accepted (fees apply).

Driver's License

Phone Number:
859-292-6579

Location:
2nd Floor

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closing Info:
Closed for all state holidays.

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Driver's License - Independence Branch

Address:
Independence Courthouse
5272 Madison Park
Independence, Ky. 41051

Phone Number:
859-356-5925

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday: 
8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday: 
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Holidays/Closings:
Closed for all state holidays

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Driver's License- Erlanger Branch (Testing Only)

Address:
Stevenson Plaza
645 Stevenson Road
Erlanger, Ky. 41018

Phone Number:
859-727-8100

Hours of Operation:

Monday: 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (last test at 4:30 p.m.) September through June.
Tuesday: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last test at 3:30 p.m.)
Wednesday: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last test at 3:30 p.m.)
Thursday: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last test at 3:30 p.m.)
Friday: 
8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (last test at 3:30 p.m.)

Holidays/Closings:
Closed for all state holidays.

Other Information:
CDL Testing is Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Non-U.S. Citizens Testing is Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Department of Transportation Field Office

Address:
Department of Transportation
8120 Dream Street, Suite A
Florence, Ky. 41042

Phone Number:
859-431-1072

Holidays/Closings:
Closed for all state holidays

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Circuit Court Clerk
 

Kenton County Clerk John Middleton
John Middleton

 

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