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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Carter 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Carter 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 Carter County recorder in person.
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