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Recording a Deed or Document in Breathitt County, KY
Breathitt County (population 13,718) records real-property documents through the Breathitt County Clerk (recording of deeds/mortgages is handled by the elected County Clerk in Kentucky). 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.
Breathitt County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Breathitt County Clerk (recording of deeds/mortgages is handled by the elected County Clerk in Kentucky)
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (KY statutory deed recording fee, KRS 64.012, covers first page/up to 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page after the 5th page (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond the statutory 2 names (KRS 64.012); no separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed for this county)
- Mailing address
- Breathitt County Clerk, 1137 Main St., Suite 108/Room 108 (Clerk's Office), Jackson, KY 41339 (no separate PO Box confirmed - confirm before mailing)
- Phone
- (606) 666-3800
- Checks payable to
- Breathitt County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No state-mandated cover sheet for KY deeds; KRS 382.335/382.240 requires a blank 3-inch top margin on the first page for clerk's recording stamp, a return-to name/address, preparer's name/statement, and the KY Real Estate Transfer Tax/Consideration Certificate (Form 92A011 or on-deed certification) - not independently confirmed on this county's site
Can you e-record in Breathitt County?
Breathitt 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 Breathitt County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Breathitt 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 Breathitt County Clerk (recording of deeds/mortgages is handled by the elected County Clerk in Kentucky) at Breathitt County Clerk, 1137 Main St., Suite 108/Room 108 (Clerk's Office), Jackson, KY 41339 (no separate PO Box confirmed - confirm before mailing).
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (KY statutory deed recording fee, KRS 64.012, covers first page/up to 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page after the 5th page (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond the statutory 2 names (KRS 64.012); no separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed for this county)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Breathitt County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Breathitt County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Breathitt County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Breathitt County?
The Breathitt County Clerk (recording of deeds/mortgages is handled by the elected County Clerk in Kentucky) charges $50.00 (KY statutory deed recording fee, KRS 64.012, covers first page/up to 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page after the 5th page (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond the statutory 2 names (KRS 64.012); no separate records-management/archive rider fee confirmed for this county), with checks payable to Breathitt County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Breathitt County?
Breathitt 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 Breathitt County?
Mail recordings to Breathitt County Clerk (recording of deeds/mortgages is handled by the elected County Clerk in Kentucky): Breathitt County Clerk, 1137 Main St., Suite 108/Room 108 (Clerk's Office), Jackson, KY 41339 (no separate PO Box confirmed - confirm before mailing) ((606) 666-3800).
How can Jurably help with recording in Breathitt County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Breathitt County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Breathitt County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.