Kentucky Secretary Of State

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture's site with valuable information for the future of agriculture in the state ... [Read More]

Kentucky: Secretary of State - Business Records Overview
A certificate attached to a copy of a document filed by the Secretary of State, bearing the Secretary of State's signature and the seal of the state, is conclusive evidence that the original document is on file with the Secretary of State.  The Secretary of State may certify  a copy of any filed document of record.  A certification is $5.00 plus 50 cents per page for the document being certified. ...

by phone at (502) 564-7330; by fax at (502) 564-4075; by Email ; or by mailing your inquiry to:  Office of the Secretary of State ... [Read More]

Kentucky: Secretary of State - Business Services
While the Kentucky Secretary of State's Office makes all reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of information contained on its website, it makes no representation or warranty as to the correctness of the information. All critical information should be independently verified. ...

The Kentucky Secretary of State's Office is in the process of computerizing old data files. This database continues to improve as original registrations are examined and the information is confirmed on the database. Please contact the office to verify information. ... [Read More]

Kentucky: Secretary of State - Welcome
The Secretary of State's Office is the place to start when researching Kentucky land acquisitions. All chain of title in the Commonwealth traces back to Virginia land patents and Kentucky land patents. In fact, all Kentucky deeds eventually trace back to an original patent recorded in the Kentucky Land Office.  The Secretary of State maintains the security and preservation of these historical documents. We assist a variety of researchers such as historians, genealogists, and applicants for honorary societies as well as attorneys, mineral rights researchers, and land owners tracing the history of their properties.  Researching land patents is as easy as determining the surname of your ancestor, when he might have obtained a land patent, and the area in which he might have been located. A number of publications, as well as databases on our website, can help you determine if your ancestor was involved in a land patent. ... [Read More]

Kentucky: Secretary of State - Overview
The Uniform Commercial Code Division (UCC) serves as the state repository for financing statements regarding security interests.  These financing statements are filed by banks, mortgage companies, and other lending institutions against the secured collateral of individuals and other entities that are located within the state. ...

For a list of all online business services within the Kentucky Office of the Secretary of State click here .  Online business services include the online business database, the Kentucky Secretary of State Trademark search, and UCC online services. ... [Read More]

Kentucky: Secretary of State - Welcome
Welcome to the Office of the Secretary of State's website.  We are delighted to have you visit this site.  You will find numerous online services and forms throughout the website that will allow you access to our office 24 hours a day/7 days a week.  ...

Again, thanks for visiting the Office of the Secretary of State website!      ...

Notice: The Office of the Secretary of State's Website will not be available on Saturday, July 16, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. due to a scheduled maintenace by the Commonwealth Office of Technology.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. ... [Read More]

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Winchester veterinarian named to state post ...

Kentucky offers seventeen state resort parks, reserve your lodge or cottage today. ...

New ESPC Awarded for Work at Kentucky State Fair Board Facilities ... [Read More]

Kentucky: Secretary of State - Overview
Under Secretary Grayson's direction, the Office of the Secretary of State has begun a number of initiatives to enhance Kentucky's future.  Below is a brief description of each initiative with links for more information on each subject.  ...

Jump to Main Content Secretary's Desk  |  Business Services  |  Elections  |  Administrative Services  |  Kentucky Land Office  |  Executive ... [Read More]

Kentucky: State Board of Elections - Welcome
The State Board of Elections is an independent agency which administers the Commonwealth’s election laws, promulgates administrative regulations necessary to properly carry out its duties, supervises the registration and purgation of voters, appoints the political party representatives to the 120 county boards of elections, and certifies the official election results. The State Board of Elections is comprised of seven members: Trey Grayson who is the Secretary of State (Chairman), three Democratic members: Janie Bruce, Hade Durbin and John Caudill, and three Republican members: Charles Buchanan, David Disponett, and Bill Kirkland.  For futher information on our Board members please click this link . ... [Read More]

Kentucky: Secretary of State - One-Stop Business Licensing Program
This program allows users to instantly receive a complete listing of all licenses that could be required at the state level.  The Office of the Secretary of State does not issue any of these licenses!  In addition to this streamlined process, users can obtain detailed information about the license or permit, such as the contact person in state government, the fees and requirements for the license, and hyperlinks to forms available on the Internet. ...

Depending upon the specific aspects of your business, the tailored list of necessary licenses may be over-inclusive or under-inclusive. While the Secretary of State's Office designed this program, each state agency is statutorily responsible for updating their licensing information. Again, please contact the Business Information Clearinghouse at 1-800-626-2250 if you have questions or concerns. ... [Read More]