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Recording a Deed or Document in Caldwell County, KY
Caldwell County (population 12,649) records real-property documents through the Caldwell 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.
Caldwell County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Caldwell County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (KY statutory deed recording fee, KRS 64.012) first / $3.00 per page after statutory page allowance (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule; not separately itemized on this office's site) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond 2 names (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule))
- Mailing address
- Caldwell County Clerk, 100 East Market Street, Room #23/Room 28, Princeton, KY 42445
- Phone
- (270) 365-6754
- Checks payable to
- Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
Caldwell 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 Caldwell County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Caldwell 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 Caldwell County Clerk at Caldwell County Clerk, 100 East Market Street, Room #23/Room 28, Princeton, KY 42445.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (KY statutory deed recording fee, KRS 64.012) first / $3.00 per page after statutory page allowance (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule; not separately itemized on this office's site) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond 2 names (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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.
Caldwell County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Caldwell County?
The Caldwell County Clerk charges $50.00 (KY statutory deed recording fee, KRS 64.012) first / $3.00 per page after statutory page allowance (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule; not separately itemized on this office's site) add'l (+$4.00 per additional grantor/grantee reference beyond 2 names (KRS 64.012 statewide schedule)), with checks payable to Caldwell County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Caldwell County?
Caldwell 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 Caldwell County?
Mail recordings to Caldwell County Clerk: Caldwell County Clerk, 100 East Market Street, Room #23/Room 28, Princeton, KY 42445 ((270) 365-6754).
How can Jurably help with recording in Caldwell County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Caldwell 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 Caldwell 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.