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Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson County, KY
Jefferson County (population 782,969) records real-property documents through the Jefferson County Clerk (David L. Yates). 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.
Jefferson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson County Clerk (David L. Yates)
- Recording fee
- $50 (deed, first 5 pages); deed with release $96; deed of correction $46 first / $3.00 per page over 5 (mortgages: over 30 pages) add'l (+$4.00 for each additional book/reference notation added to the document)
- Mailing address
- Jefferson County Clerk, 527 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2814
- Phone
- 502-574-5700 (document fee verification line: 502-574-6220)
- Checks payable to
- Jefferson County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Max paper size 8.5x11 in., black ink, minimum 8-point font; standard KY preparer/return-address statement required
Can you e-record in Jefferson County?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson 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 Jefferson County Clerk (David L. Yates) at Jefferson County Clerk, 527 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2814.
- Pay the recording fee ($50 (deed, first 5 pages); deed with release $96; deed of correction $46 first / $3.00 per page over 5 (mortgages: over 30 pages) add'l (+$4.00 for each additional book/reference notation added to the document)).
- 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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson County?
The Jefferson County Clerk (David L. Yates) charges $50 (deed, first 5 pages); deed with release $96; deed of correction $46 first / $3.00 per page over 5 (mortgages: over 30 pages) add'l (+$4.00 for each additional book/reference notation added to the document), with checks payable to Jefferson County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson County?
Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?
Mail recordings to Jefferson County Clerk (David L. Yates): Jefferson County Clerk, 527 W. Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202-2814 (502-574-5700 (document fee verification line: 502-574-6220)).
Can Jurably record my document in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County recorder in person.
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