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Recording a Deed or Document in Kenton County, KY
Kenton County (population 169,064) records real-property documents through the Kenton 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.
Kenton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Kenton County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (mortgage $80 base covers 30 pages) add'l (+Not specified; standard KY $4 per additional book/reference notation)
- Mailing address
- Kenton County Clerk, 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suites 1100/1101/1300, Covington, KY 41011
- Phone
- 859-392-1650
- Checks payable to
- Kenton County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Standard KY formatting: 8.5x11 paper, black ink, min. 8-pt font, preparer/return-address statement; see official Fee Schedule for Land Records / Recording Delivery Options page
Can you e-record in Kenton County?
Kenton 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 Kenton County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Kenton 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 Kenton County Clerk at Kenton County Clerk, 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suites 1100/1101/1300, Covington, KY 41011.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (mortgage $80 base covers 30 pages) add'l (+Not specified; standard KY $4 per additional book/reference notation)).
- 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 Kenton 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.
Kenton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Kenton County?
The Kenton County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (mortgage $80 base covers 30 pages) add'l (+Not specified; standard KY $4 per additional book/reference notation), with checks payable to Kenton County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Kenton County?
Kenton 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 Kenton County?
Mail recordings to Kenton County Clerk: Kenton County Clerk, 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suites 1100/1101/1300, Covington, KY 41011 (859-392-1650).
Can Jurably record my document in Kenton 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 Kenton County recorder in person.
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Record in Kenton County without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.