Kentucky · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Cumberland County, KY
Cumberland County (population 5,888) records real-property documents through the Cumberland County Clerk (Bryan Morgan, 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.
Cumberland County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Cumberland County Clerk (Bryan Morgan, County Clerk)
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, includes first 5 pages) — set by statewide KY County Clerk fee schedule under KRS 64.012, effective Jan 1, 2020 first / $3.00 per page over the first 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 for each additional notation/reference listed on the document (no separate 'records management' fee identified for this county; Daviess County's schedule under the same statewide law shows no distinct storage/archive rider beyond the base fee))
- Mailing address
- Cumberland County Clerk, 601 Courthouse Square, PO Box 275, Burkesville, KY 42717-0275
- Phone
- (270) 864-3726
- Checks payable to
- Cumberland County Clerk (unverified on official site — inferred from statewide practice)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not stated on the official Cumberland County Clerk recording page
Can you e-record in Cumberland County?
Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Cumberland 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 Cumberland County Clerk (Bryan Morgan, County Clerk) at Cumberland County Clerk, 601 Courthouse Square, PO Box 275, Burkesville, KY 42717-0275.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, includes first 5 pages) — set by statewide KY County Clerk fee schedule under KRS 64.012, effective Jan 1, 2020 first / $3.00 per page over the first 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 for each additional notation/reference listed on the document (no separate 'records management' fee identified for this county; Daviess County's schedule under the same statewide law shows no distinct storage/archive rider beyond the base fee))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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.
Cumberland County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Cumberland County?
The Cumberland County Clerk (Bryan Morgan, County Clerk) charges $50.00 (deed, includes first 5 pages) — set by statewide KY County Clerk fee schedule under KRS 64.012, effective Jan 1, 2020 first / $3.00 per page over the first 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 for each additional notation/reference listed on the document (no separate 'records management' fee identified for this county; Daviess County's schedule under the same statewide law shows no distinct storage/archive rider beyond the base fee)), with checks payable to Cumberland County Clerk (unverified on official site — inferred from statewide practice). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Cumberland County?
Cumberland 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 Cumberland County?
Mail recordings to Cumberland County Clerk (Bryan Morgan, County Clerk): Cumberland County Clerk, 601 Courthouse Square, PO Box 275, Burkesville, KY 42717-0275 ((270) 864-3726).
How can Jurably help with recording in Cumberland County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Cumberland County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.