Louisville, Kentucky document errands: printing, fax, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)
Where to print, fax, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Louisville, Kentucky, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.
Not affiliated, not legal advice. Errand Desk isn't affiliated with Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, the Jefferson County Clerk, the Jefferson County Office of Circuit Court Clerk, Louisville Metro Council, the Louisville Free Public Library, the University of Louisville, the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, the Kentucky Secretary of State, the Kentucky Court of Justice, the Commonwealth of Kentucky, USPS, The UPS Store or the U.S. Department of State. This is general information, not legal advice. Prices and hours change; check the linked source before you go.
Short version: Louisville Free Public Library copies are 5¢ a side in black and white, and faxing is free [1]. The Jefferson County Clerk notarizes for $2 a signature [2]. The State Department's locator lists 7 passport facilities inside Louisville Metro [3][4]. Birth certificates cost $10 from the state Office of Vital Statistics [5]. A marriage license costs $60 at the County Clerk [2][6].
One county, one metro government: Louisville and Jefferson County share a merged Metro government. The Census lists Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) only in Jefferson County [7]. "Balance" means the parts of the county outside its separate small cities, such as St. Matthews, Jeffersontown, Lyndon and Middletown, which the Census lists on their own [7]. The Census also keeps a separate place called Louisville city in Jefferson County, and its Geocoder places some addresses, including downtown, there [7][4]; this page counts both as Louisville Metro. The county offices on this page are Jefferson County offices.
Printing, copying, scanning and fax
Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL)
- Copying and printing: LFPL says it charges for printing and copying. It lists black-and-white copies at 5¢ each and color copies at 50¢ each, per side [1]. We didn't find a separate printing price on that page.
- Fax: LFPL says faxing is free [1]. We didn't find a scanning price.
- Paying: cash, credit or debit, Apple Pay and Google Pay. A print job over $5 has to be split into jobs of $5 or less. Paying by card puts a temporary $5 hold on it; the unused balance is refunded, which may take 24 to 72 hours [1].
- Mobile printing: send a job from the Princh app, upload it from a computer or phone, or email it to the library's print system, and pick it up at the branch you choose [1].
- Main Library: 301 York St. LFPL lists it as closed for renovations; branch hours are on LFPL's home page [8].
- The UPS Store: it lists 16 open locations in Louisville, plus one marked Coming Soon. Its city page says its stores offer packing, shipping, printing, shredding, notarizing, faxing and mailbox services [9]. We didn't find prices on the store pages; The UPS Store's site says products, services, prices and hours may vary by location [10]. The Census Geocoder places 10 of the 16 inside Louisville Metro; the other 6 have Louisville mailing addresses but are in St. Matthews (2), Jeffersontown (2), Northfield and Middletown [9][4].
See printing prices and fax prices.
Notary in Louisville
- Jefferson County Clerk: its fee page says the notary fee within the Clerk's office is $2 a signature [2]. Jefferson County Clerk, 527 W. Jefferson St., (502) 574-5700 [2]. The Census Geocoder places it in Louisville [4]. We didn't find the office's hours on the pages we read.
- Passport Place at the University of Louisville: the State Department's locator note for it reads "Notary" [3]. We didn't find details or prices.
- The UPS Store: its Louisville page lists notarizing [9].
- Becoming a notary in Jefferson County: send the $10 application to the Secretary of State. After approval and after you get a bond, bring proof of bonding, a photo ID and the $19 recording fee to the Clerk's Professional License Department, Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St., Room 100A, 502-574-5884, which completes your commission and records your bond [11][2].
- How notaries are commissioned (statewide): in Kentucky you apply to the Secretary of State; the application fee is $10 [12][13]. You must live, work or practice in the county where you apply. Within 30 days of receiving the commission, you appear in person before that county clerk to take the oath, file a $1,000 surety bond and file the commission, and you pay the clerk's filing fees. A term is four years [14].
- Fees (statewide law): under KRS 423.430, a notary may charge a fee that has been "clearly disclosed to the person requesting the service in advance," in line with KRS 64.300 [13]. KRS 64.300 bars any fee for notarizing papers filed to claim federal benefits for a person who served in the U.S. armed forces, the National Guard or a reserve component, or their dependents [15]. We didn't find a fixed maximum in the statute, so ask for the price before the notary starts.
Passports in Louisville
The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists 11 facilities with Louisville addresses. The Census Geocoder places 7 of them inside Louisville Metro in Jefferson County [3][4]:
| Facility | Address and phone | Passport hours (locator) | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Place at the University of Louisville | 2301 S. Third St., Jouett Hall LL02, Louisville, KY 40211. 502-852-0300 | Mon–Thu 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Downtown Station (USPS) | 835 S. 7th St., Louisville, KY 40203. 502-587-8546 | Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Louisville Main Post Office (USPS) | 1420 Gardiner Lane, Louisville, KY 40231. 502-454-1685 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–1); Sat 9–11 a.m. | Not listed |
| Hikes Point Post Office (USPS) | 3050 Hunsinger Ln., Louisville, KY 40220. 502-456-4557 | Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed 11:30–1) | Listed as on site |
| Okolona Post Office (USPS) | 7400 Jefferson Blvd., Louisville, KY 40219. 502-964-3050 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Listed as on site |
| Shively Post Office (USPS) | 3131 Crums Lane, Louisville, KY 40216. 502-449-2657 | Mon–Fri 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (closed noon–1:30) | Listed as on site |
| Air Mail Facility (USPS) | 4440 Crittenden Dr., Louisville, KY 40221. 502-375-5890 | Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed noon–1); Sat 10 a.m.–1 p.m. | Not listed |
- Post offices: for each post office, the locator says to book appointments or see more passport times at usps.com/scheduler [3].
- Just outside Louisville Metro: 4 more post offices in the locator have Louisville mailing addresses, but the Census Geocoder places them in separate small cities in Jefferson County: St. Matthews Post Office, 4600 Shelbyville Rd., Suite 126 (St. Matthews); Jeffersontown Post Office, 3801 Billtown Rd. (Jeffersontown); Lyndon Post Office, 8127 LaGrange Rd. (Lyndon); and the Middletown Post Office, 119 Evergreen Rd. (Middletown) [3][4].
- Jefferson County Clerk: we didn't find it in the State Department's locator data for Louisville [3].
- Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" [16].
- Faster return delivery (national): two official pages list different prices. USPS lists "$22.05—1- to 3- day delivery service for faster return shipping to you from the State Department" [16]. The State Department's fee page lists 1–3 business day return delivery at $26.87, for passport books only [17]. We couldn't re-read the State Department page on Oct 31, 2026, because it blocked our check. Confirm the fee with the acceptance facility before you pay.
See the passport checklist and passport photo prices.
Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies
Birth, death and marriage certificates (statewide)
- Fees (statewide): the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) charges $10.00 for a birth certificate and $6.00 for a death, stillbirth, marriage or divorce certificate or a single status letter. The fees include the search fee and aren't refunded once a search has been done [5][18].
- State office in person (statewide): 275 East Main Street, 1E-A, Frankfort. Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern. Most eligible requests are done the same business day, but not guaranteed after 3:45 p.m. It takes cash, check, money order, or debit or credit card; make checks and money orders payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer [5].
- By mail (statewide): to the same address, by check or money order (no cash). Allow up to 30 business days [5].
- Online or by phone (statewide): through VitalChek, OVS's only authorized vendor. VitalChek adds $12.50 for online orders and $13.50 for phone orders [5][19].
- Phone numbers (two official pages differ): the OVS home page calls (800) 241-8322 "our toll-free number" [20], while the OVS order guide lists that number for VitalChek credit card orders [5]. The Secretary of State lists (502) 564-4212 for OVS [21]. Call to confirm which line handles your question.
- Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness: we couldn't read its birth and death records page on Oct 31, 2026, because the site blocked our check, so we didn't find whether it issues certificates in Louisville or what it charges. Use the state office above, or check with the department.
Marriage licenses
- Who issues licenses (statewide): in Kentucky, marriage licenses come from county clerks. State law sets the clerk's fee for "Marriage license, indexing, recording, and issuing certificate thereof" at $26.50 [22]; the county prices below are the totals the clerks list.
- Marriage certificate copies (statewide): $6.00 from the Office of Vital Statistics [5].
- Jefferson County Clerk: $60 (it was $50 before June 27, 2025). It takes cash, checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover [6][2].
- Where and how: apply in person at any of the Clerk's 7 branch locations, or at the Professional License Department, Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St., Room 100A. Bring a driver's license, current state photo ID or passport. Both of you must be 18 or older. There's no waiting period or blood test. The license is good for 30 days, counting the day it's issued, and only in Kentucky; at least two witnesses must be at the ceremony. Questions: 502.574.5884 [6].
- Copies of a Jefferson County marriage license: $5 in person or $6 by mail [6].
Recorded documents (deeds and other land records)
- Jefferson County Clerk: recording a deed is $50, a power of attorney $50 and a mortgage $80; the Clerk says these fees follow KRS 64.012 as amended by Senate Bill 114 [2]. Each extra book or reference added to a document is $4 more, and since Sept. 1, 2026, mailed instruments carry an extra $1 for postage [2].
- Certified copies: $5 for the first 3 pages and 50¢ for each additional page per document [2].
- Plain copies (two lines on the same page differ): the Clerk's fee page lists a regular copy at $2 for 3 pages and 25¢ a page over 3, and also says customer service copies are 50¢ a page [2]. Ask the Clerk which price applies to your copy.
Court records
- How to ask (statewide): the Kentucky Court of Justice says requests for court case copies start with the clerk of the court that heard the case; for Circuit, District, Family and Business Court cases, that's the Office of Circuit Court Clerk in the county [23].
- Circuit Court Clerk fees (statewide manual): the Administrative Office of the Courts' accounting manual lists $5.00 for preparing a certification, $0.50 for an attestation and $0.25 a page for a copy [24].
- Jefferson County Office of Circuit Court Clerk: Louis D. Brandeis Hall of Justice, 600 W. Jefferson St., Suite 2008, Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. [25].
- Archives and Records Division: for older cases not stored in the court divisions. Old Jail Building, 514 W. Liberty St., Suite 100, Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 502-595-3042. It says "Copies and certifications of cases are available upon request" and to contact the department for details. It takes cash, credit or debit cards, cashier's or certified checks (no personal checks) and money orders, payable to the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk [25]. Its request form lets you ask for certification and for delivery in person, by mail or by email [26]. We didn't find its per-page or certification prices; see the statewide manual above.
- Court video: the Audio/Video Division, 502-595-3606, sells DVD copies of Circuit, Family and District court proceedings at $25 each; requests are usually done 2 to 4 business days after payment [25].
- Location check: the Census Geocoder places the Hall of Justice and the Old Jail Building in Louisville [4].
Apostilles (statewide)
- Fee (statewide): $5 per document from the Kentucky Secretary of State, by check payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer for mail requests [21][27][13].
- Steps (statewide): for a paper document, have it notarized by a Kentucky notary, then have the County Clerk where the notary is registered certify the notary's signature. County Clerk records must be signed by a current County Clerk or Deputy Clerk. Circuit Court records go to the County Clerk first to certify the Circuit Clerk's signature. Birth, marriage, divorce and single status certificates must carry the current State Registrar's signature [21].
- Where (statewide): by mail with the request form to P.O. Box 718, Frankfort, KY 40602; mail requests are done within 3 business days and returned by First-Class Mail, or include a prepaid FedEx, UPS or USPS Priority label for tracking. Walk-in at 1025 Capital Center Drive, Suite 201, Frankfort, Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., done while you wait. The e-Apostille option isn't available for vital records. Phone (502) 564-3490 [21][27].
- Jefferson County step: for a paper document notarized by a Kentucky notary, the notary's signature must first be certified by the County Clerk where the notary is registered, which for a Jefferson County notary is the Jefferson County Clerk [21]. We didn't find the Clerk's price for that certification.
More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.
Money orders
USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order [28]. Other sellers: money order guide.
Shredding
- Past event: Louisville Metro Council District 11 held a free drive-up document shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to noon, at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 9212 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown. It took unlimited personal paperwork but not business documents [29]. That date has passed.
- Free events: we didn't find an upcoming official free shred day in Louisville.
- The UPS Store: its Louisville page lists shredding [9]. We didn't find prices.
For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.
Questions
Is faxing free at the Louisville library?
Yes. The Louisville Free Public Library says faxing is free; it charges for printing and copying [1].
Can the Jefferson County Clerk notarize my document?
Yes. Its fee page lists the notary fee within the Clerk's office at $2 a signature [2].
How much is a birth certificate in Louisville?
$10.00 from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics (statewide), plus VitalChek's fee if you order online or by phone [5].
How much can a Kentucky notary charge?
Kentucky law lets a notary charge a fee that's clearly disclosed in advance (statewide); we didn't find a fixed maximum [13].
Sources
Sources last checked Oct 29 or Oct 31, 2026, as marked on each, except the locator data file.
- Louisville Free Public Library, "Printing and Faxing": lfpl.org/printing-and-faxing (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk's Office, "Document Fees": jeffersoncountyclerk.org/Legal-Records/Document-Fees (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to Kentucky): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, "Census Geocoder (address to geography lookup)": geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Vital Statistics, "Order a Kentucky Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce Record, or Single Status Letter": chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Documents/WalkInMailAndWebOrders2020.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk's Office, "Marriage License Frequently Asked Questions": jeffersoncountyclerk.org/Legal-Records/Marriage-License-Frequently-Asked-Questions (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau, "2020 Place by County relationship file, Kentucky": www2.census.gov/geo/docs/reference/codes2020/place_by_cou/st21_ky_place_by_county2020.txt (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Louisville Free Public Library, "Louisville Free Public Library (branch list)": lfpl.org (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- The UPS Store, "The UPS Store Locations in Louisville, Kentucky": locations.theupsstore.com/ky/louisville (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- The UPS Store, "Notary Services Nationwide": theupsstore.com/store-services/notary-services (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Jefferson County Clerk's Office, "Notary Commission": jeffersoncountyclerk.org/Legal-Records/Notary-Commission (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Secretary of State, "Notary Public Application for Appointment or Reappointment": web.sos.ky.gov/Forms/notary/NotaryStateAtLarge.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Legislature, "KRS 423.430 Fees": apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49515 (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Legislature, "KRS 423.390 Commission as notary public": apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=49507 (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Legislature, "KRS 64.300 Exemption from fees of notaries public": apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=45031 (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- U.S. Department of State, passport fees page (Last Updated March 19, 2026): travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/fees.html (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
- Kentucky Legislature, "901 KAR 5:050. Fees for searches, certified copies of certificates and records": apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/901/005/050 (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Office of Vital Statistics, "Purchase a Certificate": chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/purchase.aspx (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, "Office of Vital Statistics": chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/dehp/vsb/Pages/default.aspx (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Secretary of State, "Apostilles and Authentications": sos.ky.gov/bus/apostilles/Pages/default.aspx (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Legislature, "KRS 64.012 Fees of county clerks": apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=57720 (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Court of Justice, "Request Court Records": kycourts.gov/Pages/Request-Court-Records.aspx (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts, "Circuit Court Clerks' Accounting Manual (PDF)": kycourts.gov/Courts/County-Information/Documents/CCCAcctManual.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Jefferson County Office of Circuit Court Clerk, "Court Information": jeffersonkycourtclerk.com/court-information (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Jefferson County Office of Circuit Court Clerk, "Archives & Records Division Request Form (PDF)": jeffersonkycourtclerk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Archves-and-Records-Request-Revised-Dec-2024.pdf (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Kentucky Secretary of State, "Request for Apostille or Authentication (form)": sos.ky.gov/admin/Documents/ApostilleAuthentication.PDF (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Louisville Metro Council, "District 18 E-News (District 11 shredding event)": content.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYLOUISVILLE/bulletins/4283801 (last checked Oct 31, 2026)
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