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Recording a Deed or Document in Ballard County, KY
Ballard County (population 7,728) records real-property documents through the Ballard County Clerk. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Ballard County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ballard County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+Deed of correction $46.00; deed with release $50.00; mortgage $80.00; $4.00 per additional notation reference; KY real estate transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value (imposed on grantor))
- Mailing address
- Ballard County Clerk, 132 North 4th St (PO Box 145), Wickliffe, KY 42087-0145
- Phone
- (270) 335-5168
- Checks payable to
- Ballard County Clerk (standard KY practice; unverified)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No dedicated cover sheet form found; first page must contain consideration certificate, legal description, source of title per KY statutory requirements
Can you e-record in Ballard County?
Ballard County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Ballard County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Ballard County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit by mail to Ballard County Clerk at Ballard County Clerk, 132 North 4th St (PO Box 145), Wickliffe, KY 42087-0145.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+Deed of correction $46.00; deed with release $50.00; mortgage $80.00; $4.00 per additional notation reference; KY real estate transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value (imposed on grantor))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Ballard County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Ballard County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ballard County?
The Ballard County Clerk charges $50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page beyond 5 pages add'l (+Deed of correction $46.00; deed with release $50.00; mortgage $80.00; $4.00 per additional notation reference; KY real estate transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value (imposed on grantor)), with checks payable to Ballard County Clerk (standard KY practice; unverified). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ballard County?
Ballard County records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Ballard County?
Mail recordings to Ballard County Clerk: Ballard County Clerk, 132 North 4th St (PO Box 145), Wickliffe, KY 42087-0145 ((270) 335-5168).
Can Jurably record my document in Ballard County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Ballard County recorder in person.
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