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Recording a Deed or Document in Hancock County, KY
Hancock County (population 9,095) records real-property documents through the Hancock 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.
Hancock County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hancock County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (standard deed); Deed of Correction $46.00; Easement $50.00; 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
- Hancock County Clerk, 225 Main Cross St / PO Box 146, Hawesville, KY 42348
- Phone
- (270) 927-6117
- Checks payable to
- Hancock County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Must include source-of-title statement, legal description, in-care-of tax bill address statement, preparer name/address/signature
Can you e-record in Hancock County?
Hancock 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 Hancock County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Hancock 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 Hancock County Clerk at Hancock County Clerk, 225 Main Cross St / PO Box 146, Hawesville, KY 42348.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (standard deed); Deed of Correction $46.00; Easement $50.00; 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Hancock 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.
Hancock County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hancock County?
The Hancock County Clerk charges $50.00 (standard deed); Deed of Correction $46.00; Easement $50.00; 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 Hancock County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hancock County?
Hancock 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 Hancock County?
Mail recordings to Hancock County Clerk: Hancock County Clerk, 225 Main Cross St / PO Box 146, Hawesville, KY 42348 ((270) 927-6117).
Can Jurably record my document in Hancock 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 Hancock County recorder in person.
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Record in Hancock County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.