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Recording a Deed or Document in Franklin County, KY
Franklin County (population 51,541) records real-property documents through the Franklin County Clerk (real property deeds recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382). 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.
Franklin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Franklin County Clerk (real property deeds recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382)
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, up to 5 pages); Mortgage $80.00 (up to 30 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (deeds) / over 30 (mortgages); $4.00 per additional notation/reference indexed add'l (+Deed of Correction $46; Easement $50; Power of Attorney $50; Mechanic Lien $46; Bond to Release Mechanic Lien $60; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor))
- Mailing address
- Franklin County Clerk, 315 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601
- Phone
- (502) 875-8702 (fax 502-875-8718)
- Checks payable to
- Franklin County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No county-specific cover sheet found; statewide PRIA-based KRS 382.290 formatting applies
Can you e-record in Franklin County?
Franklin 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 Franklin County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Franklin 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 Franklin County Clerk (real property deeds recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382) at Franklin County Clerk, 315 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, up to 5 pages); Mortgage $80.00 (up to 30 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (deeds) / over 30 (mortgages); $4.00 per additional notation/reference indexed add'l (+Deed of Correction $46; Easement $50; Power of Attorney $50; Mechanic Lien $46; Bond to Release Mechanic Lien $60; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor))).
- 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 Franklin 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.
Franklin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Franklin County?
The Franklin County Clerk (real property deeds recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382) charges $50.00 (deed, up to 5 pages); Mortgage $80.00 (up to 30 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (deeds) / over 30 (mortgages); $4.00 per additional notation/reference indexed add'l (+Deed of Correction $46; Easement $50; Power of Attorney $50; Mechanic Lien $46; Bond to Release Mechanic Lien $60; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor)), with checks payable to Franklin County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Franklin County?
Franklin 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 Franklin County?
Mail recordings to Franklin County Clerk (real property deeds recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382): Franklin County Clerk, 315 West Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601 ((502) 875-8702 (fax 502-875-8718)).
Can Jurably record my document in Franklin 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 Franklin County recorder in person.
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