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Recording a Deed or Document in Hopkins County, KY
Hopkins County (population 45,423) records real-property documents through the Hopkins 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.
Hopkins County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hopkins County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages, based on standard KY County Clerk fee schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference; transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor))
- Mailing address
- 24 Union St, Madisonville, KY 42431
- Phone
- (270) 821-7361
- Checks payable to
- Hopkins County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate statutory cover sheet; statewide PRIA formatting standards apply (not independently confirmed on hopkinscountyclerk.com — verify directly)
Can you e-record in Hopkins County?
Hopkins 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 Hopkins County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Hopkins 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 Hopkins County Clerk at 24 Union St, Madisonville, KY 42431.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, first 5 pages, based on standard KY County Clerk fee schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference; 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.
How Jurably helps in Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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.
Hopkins County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hopkins County?
The Hopkins County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages, based on standard KY County Clerk fee schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference; transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration (grantor)), with checks payable to Hopkins County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hopkins County?
Hopkins 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 Hopkins County?
Mail recordings to Hopkins County Clerk: 24 Union St, Madisonville, KY 42431 ((270) 821-7361).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hopkins County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hopkins 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 Hopkins County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Hopkins County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.