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Recording a Deed or Document in Graves County, KY
Graves County (population 36,649) records real-property documents through the Graves 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.
Graves County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Graves County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (standard deed); Deed of Correction $46.00; Mortgage $80.00 first / $3.00 per page over first 5 pages add'l (+Additional notation reference $4.00 each; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value (grantor pays))
- Mailing address
- Graves County Clerk, 101 East South St, Suite 2, Mayfield, KY 42066
- Phone
- (270) 247-1676 (main); (270) 247-1697 (Records Vault)
- Checks payable to
- Graves County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Must include in-care-of tax bill address statement, legal description, source-of-title statement
Can you e-record in Graves County?
Graves 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 Graves County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Graves 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 Graves County Clerk at Graves County Clerk, 101 East South St, Suite 2, Mayfield, KY 42066.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (standard deed); Deed of Correction $46.00; Mortgage $80.00 first / $3.00 per page over first 5 pages add'l (+Additional notation reference $4.00 each; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value (grantor pays))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Graves 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 Graves 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.
Graves County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Graves County?
The Graves County Clerk charges $50.00 (standard deed); Deed of Correction $46.00; Mortgage $80.00 first / $3.00 per page over first 5 pages add'l (+Additional notation reference $4.00 each; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value (grantor pays)), with checks payable to Graves County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Graves County?
Graves 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 Graves County?
Mail recordings to Graves County Clerk: Graves County Clerk, 101 East South St, Suite 2, Mayfield, KY 42066 ((270) 247-1676 (main); (270) 247-1697 (Records Vault)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Graves County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Graves 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 Graves County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.