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Recording a Deed or Document in Garrard County, KY
Garrard County (population 16,953) records real-property documents through the Garrard 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.
Garrard County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Garrard County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, first page); $80.00 (mortgage, first page); $126 (mortgage w/ assignment, first page) first / $3.00 per page (deeds over first 5 pages; mortgages over first 30 pages) add'l (+KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor pays); non-commercial copy fee $0.50/page)
- Mailing address
- Garrard County Clerk, 15 Public Square, Suite 5, Lancaster, KY 40444
- Phone
- (859) 792-3071 / (859) 792-3072
- Checks payable to
- Garrard County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Not explicitly detailed on official site
Can you e-record in Garrard County?
Garrard 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 Garrard County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Garrard 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 Garrard County Clerk at Garrard County Clerk, 15 Public Square, Suite 5, Lancaster, KY 40444.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, first page); $80.00 (mortgage, first page); $126 (mortgage w/ assignment, first page) first / $3.00 per page (deeds over first 5 pages; mortgages over first 30 pages) add'l (+KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor pays); non-commercial copy fee $0.50/page)).
- 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 Garrard 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.
Garrard County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Garrard County?
The Garrard County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed, first page); $80.00 (mortgage, first page); $126 (mortgage w/ assignment, first page) first / $3.00 per page (deeds over first 5 pages; mortgages over first 30 pages) add'l (+KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor pays); non-commercial copy fee $0.50/page), with checks payable to Garrard County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Garrard County?
Garrard 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 Garrard County?
Mail recordings to Garrard County Clerk: Garrard County Clerk, 15 Public Square, Suite 5, Lancaster, KY 40444 ((859) 792-3071 / (859) 792-3072).
Can Jurably record my document in Garrard 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 Garrard County recorder in person.
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