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Recording a Deed or Document in Carter County, KY
Carter County (population 26,627) records real-property documents through the Carter 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.
Carter County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Carter County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $46.00 for deed/filing up to 5 pages (per deeds.com summary of official schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (deeds); Mortgage $80 for 30 pages then $3/page over 30; MERS mortgage $126 for 30 pages then $3/page over 30; Plat $50; Power of Attorney $50 for first 5 pages add'l (+Not separately itemized as a records-management/archive rider on sources found — unverified)
- Mailing address
- Carter County Clerk, Carter County Courthouse, Grayson, KY 42143 (specific street/PO box not confirmed on official site)
- Phone
- (606) 474-5191
- Checks payable to
- Carter County Clerk (standard KY convention, not explicitly confirmed)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not confirmed on official site
Can you e-record in Carter County?
Carter 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 Carter County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Carter 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 Carter County Clerk at Carter County Clerk, Carter County Courthouse, Grayson, KY 42143 (specific street/PO box not confirmed on official site).
- Pay the recording fee ($46.00 for deed/filing up to 5 pages (per deeds.com summary of official schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (deeds); Mortgage $80 for 30 pages then $3/page over 30; MERS mortgage $126 for 30 pages then $3/page over 30; Plat $50; Power of Attorney $50 for first 5 pages add'l (+Not separately itemized as a records-management/archive rider on sources found — unverified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Carter 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 Carter 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.
Carter County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Carter County?
The Carter County Clerk charges $46.00 for deed/filing up to 5 pages (per deeds.com summary of official schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (deeds); Mortgage $80 for 30 pages then $3/page over 30; MERS mortgage $126 for 30 pages then $3/page over 30; Plat $50; Power of Attorney $50 for first 5 pages add'l (+Not separately itemized as a records-management/archive rider on sources found — unverified), with checks payable to Carter County Clerk (standard KY convention, not explicitly confirmed). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Carter County?
Carter 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 Carter County?
Mail recordings to Carter County Clerk: Carter County Clerk, Carter County Courthouse, Grayson, KY 42143 (specific street/PO box not confirmed on official site) ((606) 474-5191).
How can Jurably help with recording in Carter County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Carter 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 Carter County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Carter County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.