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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 every year between October 1st and November 15th
and are not subject to late fees until January 1st in which a 5% penalty
will apply and February 1st in which a 21% penalty applies in addition to
Sheriff's fees and advertising costs.
2) May I pay my taxes with a credit card?
Answer: Yes. Effective January 2, 2008 we will be
accepting credit and debit card payments. However, a small transaction
fee will be added to your credit 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. 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 or who are disabled. This enables the Property
Valuation Office to deduct $31,400.00 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, (about mid May) the unpaid tax
bills are sold. This means that the purchaser will have a lien on your
property and the taxes will then be owed to the purchaser in the amount
of the tax bill plus 12% per anum.
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)
Intangible (Stocks and Bonds)
4)
Franchise Taxes
5)
Gas Taxes
6)
Undeveloped Property
7)
Oil Taxes
8)
Limestone, Sand, Gravel Taxes
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