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For general information: info@pulaskisheriff.com
For tax information: taxes@pulaskisheriff.com
General Questions
1) What are the
office hours of the Sheriff's Department?
2) Is the Sheriff's Department
open on holidays and weekends?
3) How do I get an out of state
vehicle inspected?
4) How do I get proper service of
Court Papers?
5) How do I get an abandoned vehicle
off my property?
6) How do I get a copy of my
accident or incident report?
7) How do I obtain a warrant?
8) How do I get a Restraining Order?
9) How do I apply for a concealed carry
permit?
1) What are the
office hours of the Sheriff's Department?
Answer: The Pulaski County Sheriff's Department has both
office personnel and essential personnel. The office personnel generally
work 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
However, the essential personnel are available 24 hours per day. This
includes personnel that man the public window in the lobby of the
Sheriff's Department. If you need something, anytime day or night,
someone will be there to assist you.
2)
Is the Sheriff's Department open on holidays and weekends?
Answer: The essential staff of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department is
always on duty, no matter the circumstances. However, the office
personnel are off on weekends and most recognized holidays.
3) How do I get an out of state
vehicle inspected?
Answer: By state law, all vehicles with an out of state or salvage title
must have a "Sheriff's Inspection" before being registered in Kentucky. The
vehicle must be "road worthy" before being inspected, meaning
it must be ready to drive. It can be inspected at the Sheriff's
Department during regular office hours for a $5.00 fee. If you need an
officer to inspect it at your location, a $15.00 fee will be charged.
4) How do I get proper service of Court Papers?
Answer: The Sheriff's Department serves all types of civil and criminal papers
which number into the thousands every year. Those papers include;
domestic violence, small claims, evictions, civil suits, subpoenas, and a
host of other papers. Generally, all papers are obtained through the
Pulaski County Circuit Clerks Office and are then sent to the Sheriff's
Department for Service. The Sheriff's Department charges $30.00 per
person served and certifies the service with the officer's signature
along with the date of service.
5) How do I get an abandoned vehicle off my property?
Answer: The Sheriff's Department tows vehicles every day from public
roadways after being abandoned or involved in an accident. However,
officers are not allowed to tow a vehicle from private property. If you
wish to have a vehicle removed from your property, you may call a wrecker
of your choice and have it towed away. The wrecker fee usually is borne
by the owner of the vehicle - but you should discuss that issue up front
with the wrecker operator. The Sheriff's Department can assist you with
names and numbers of local wrecker operators.
6) How do I get a copy of my accident or incident report?
Answer: Reports, including accident, burglary, theft and other reports,
can be obtained by stopping by the Sheriff's Department in the Pulaski
County Courthouse and are provided at no cost to the person involved. A
small fee may be charged to other persons and insurance companies.
7) How do I obtain a warrant?
Answer: The Sheriff's Department does not issue warrants. All warrants
are issued by the County
Attorney and then
sent to the Sheriff's Department for service after a District Judge
reviews and signs them. Any questions about obtaining warrants should be
directed to the County
Attorney at (606)
679-4449.
8) How do I get a Restraining Order?
Answer: Emergency Protective Orders, (also known as an EPO), are orders
issued by the courts that restrain a party in a domestic violence
situation from committing acts of domestic violence. EPOs can be obtained
during normal business hours through the Pulaski Circuit Court Clerk's
Office in the courthouse. If you need assistance after hours, the
Sheriff's Department will assist you with the proper forms and contact a
Family Court Judge on your behalf. If you do not have transportation and
need domestic violence assistance, call the Sheriff's Department by
dialing 911 and an officer will respond to assist you.
9) How do I apply for a concealed carry permit?
Answer: Concealed carry permits authorize individuals to carry a
concealed weapon after proper training and testing. You must first
complete a certified training course and then submit an application to
the Sheriff's Department. A 4x5 color photograph and a $60.00 fee are
required during the application process.
Tax Questions:
1) When do taxes become due each year?
2) May I pay my taxes with a credit card?
3) What if my mortgage company is
responsible for paying my taxes?
4) Do you accept partial payments?
5) If I mail in my payment, can I get a
receipt?
6) What if I have misplaced my tax bill, can
I get another copy?
7) What is the Homestead Exemption and
how do I apply?
8) May I pay more than one tax bill with one
check?
9) Is it true that if I don't pay my taxes by
the deadline date that my property will be sold?
10) If I sell my home during the year, am I still
responsible for payment of property taxes due in the fall?
11) What types of taxes does the Sheriff collect?
1) When do taxes become due each year?
Answer: Taxes become due each year starting the first week of October. A
2% discount will be deducted from the tax bill if paid from October 1st
through November 1st. The base amount due on taxes will run
from November 2nd through December 31st. Penalties
will accrue after December 31st with a 5% penalty being
assessed from January 1st through January 31st and
a 21% penalty will be assessed from February 1st through April
15th. On April 16th
the bills will be payable to the County Clerk’s
Office and you may contact their office for the correct amount due at
606-679-2042.
2) May I pay my taxes with a credit card?
Answer: Yes. Credit Card payments can be made online with Pay Pal on this
site through the Tax Search and Pay option. Also, credit cards and debit cards will
be accepted at the counter in the tax office. However, a small transaction fee will
be added to your credit card or debit card in addition to the tax amount.
3) What if my mortgage company is
responsible for paying my taxes?
Answer: All tax bills are the responsibility of the homeowner and the tax
bill will be mailed to the address on record for the owner of the
property. If your address has changed, please contact the tax office so
it can be corrected and a duplicate bill will be mailed to you. Most
mortgage companies will request a copy of our tax records and will pay
the bills they have escrowed. However, if you’re not sure, you should
contact your mortgage company to provide them with a copy of your tax
bill to insure the tax bill is paid.
4) Do you accept partial payments?
Answer: No. The total amount of taxes due must be paid in full.
5) If I mail in my payment, can I get a receipt?
Answer: Yes. Just send us a self-addressed stamped envelope with your
payment.
6) What if I have misplaced my tax bill, can I get another
copy?
Answer: Yes. At no charge.
7) What is the Homestead Exemption
and how do I apply?
Answer: The Homestead Exemption is available to homeowners who have
reached the age of 65 and have lived on the property for at least a year
or who are disabled. This enables the Property Valuation Office to deduct
$34,000.00 from the assessed value and the homeowner is then taxed only
on the remainder of the assessed value. To apply for the Homestead
Exemption, or for further questions, contact the Property Valuation
Office at (606) 679-1812.
8) May I pay more than one tax bill with one check?
Answer: Yes. Each tax bill number should be listed on the face of the
check to assure proper credit is applied to each bill.
9) Is it true that if I don't pay my taxes by the deadline
date that my property will be sold?
Answer: No. At the end of each tax season (April 15th) the
unpaid tax bills are turned over to the County Court Clerks Office. The County Clerk is responsible for
collecting taxes and determining when the tax bill sale will take
place. This means that the
purchaser of any unpaid tax bills will have a lien on your property and
the taxes will be owed to the purchaser in the amount of the tax bill
plus 12% per annum and any incurred expenses such as attorney’s fees or
filing fees.
10) If I sell my home during the year, am I still
responsible for payment of property taxes due in the fall?
Answer: Yes. If you owned the property as of January 1st, you are
responsible for payment. However, your taxes may have been pro-rated at
closing - in that case you need to consult with your closing attorney.
11) What types of taxes does the Sheriff collect?
Answer:
1)
Real Estate (Including School Taxes)
2)
Tangible Taxes (Equipment & Inventory)
3)
Franchise Taxes
4)
Gas Taxes
5)
Undeveloped Property
6)
Oil Taxes
7)
Limestone, Sand, Gravel Taxes
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