Independence Kentucky Warrant Search
Independence warrant records require in-person verification. The Kenton County Sheriff's Office explicitly prohibits online or telephone warrant searches. You must visit their Covington office with valid ID. This policy applies to all Independence and Kenton County residents.
Independence Warrant Records Quick Facts
Independence Police Department Warrant Services
The Independence Police Department serves the city with professional law enforcement. Their office is at 5272 Madison Pike in Independence.
You can reach the main number at 859-356-2697. The 24/7 non-emergency number is 859-356-3191. Call 911 for emergencies.
The fax number is 859-363-4840.
The Police Department is staffed by 20 officers. Police Chief Tony Lucas leads the department.
Records requests are processed through the City Clerk's Office or Police Department. Inmates are held at the Kenton County Detention Center in Covington.
Video visitation is available. Onsite visits are Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Remote visits are available daily.
Kenton County Sheriff's Office for Independence
The Kenton County Sheriff's Office serves Independence and all of Kenton County. Their office is at 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 1200 in Covington.
You can reach the Sheriff's Office at 859-392-1800.
Raw Content from Sheriff's Office: "Open warrants cannot be searched online or given via telephone."
You must visit in person with valid ID. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
How to Check for Warrants in Independence
Independence residents must follow these steps for warrant checks:
- Visit the Kenton County Sheriff's Office in person
- Address: 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 1200, Covington
- Bring valid government-issued photo ID
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
The Sheriff's Office is the only place for warrant verification in Kenton County.
Kentucky State Resources for Independence Warrant Searches
Independence residents can use state resources for supplementary information.
CourtNet 2.0 provides court case access. Search Kenton County cases through this portal.
Criminal background checks cost $25 through the AOC. Visit their background checks page.
The Kentucky Offender Online Lookup at kool.corrections.ky.gov shows incarcerated individuals.
Kenton County Warrant Records
Independence is a city in Kenton County. For complete county information, visit: