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Recording a Deed or Document in Butler County, KY
Butler County (population 12,371) records real-property documents through the Butler 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.
Butler County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Butler County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 deed (KY statutory fee, KRS 64.012) first / Confirmed office fee schedule lists Mortgage $80, Mortgage w/ Assignment $126, other misc. documents ~$46 minimum; additional pages beyond statutory allowance billed per KRS 64.012 ($3/page) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond 2 names (KRS 64.012))
- Mailing address
- Butler County Clerk, 110 North Main Street, Morgantown, KY 42261 (mail: P.O. Box 449, Morgantown, KY 42261)
- Phone
- (270) 526-5676
- Checks payable to
- Butler County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No mandatory state cover sheet; standard KY 3-inch top margin, preparer statement, return-to address, and transfer-tax certification required per KRS 382
Can you e-record in Butler County?
Butler 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 Butler County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Butler 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 Butler County Clerk at Butler County Clerk, 110 North Main Street, Morgantown, KY 42261 (mail: P.O. Box 449, Morgantown, KY 42261).
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 deed (KY statutory fee, KRS 64.012) first / Confirmed office fee schedule lists Mortgage $80, Mortgage w/ Assignment $126, other misc. documents ~$46 minimum; additional pages beyond statutory allowance billed per KRS 64.012 ($3/page) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond 2 names (KRS 64.012))).
- 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 Butler 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.
Butler County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Butler County?
The Butler County Clerk charges $50.00 deed (KY statutory fee, KRS 64.012) first / Confirmed office fee schedule lists Mortgage $80, Mortgage w/ Assignment $126, other misc. documents ~$46 minimum; additional pages beyond statutory allowance billed per KRS 64.012 ($3/page) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond 2 names (KRS 64.012)), with checks payable to Butler County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Butler County?
Butler 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 Butler County?
Mail recordings to Butler County Clerk: Butler County Clerk, 110 North Main Street, Morgantown, KY 42261 (mail: P.O. Box 449, Morgantown, KY 42261) ((270) 526-5676).
Can Jurably record my document in Butler 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 Butler County recorder in person.
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