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Recording a Deed or Document in Knox County, KY
Knox County (population 30,193) records real-property documents through the Knox 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.
Knox County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Knox County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Not specified; standard KY $4 per additional book/reference notation)
- Mailing address
- Knox County Clerk, 401 Court Square, Suite 102, Barbourville, KY 40906
- Phone
- (606) 546-3568 (fax 606-546-3589)
- Checks payable to
- Knox County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Standard KY formatting: 8.5x11 paper, black ink, min. 8-pt font, preparer/return-address statement
Can you e-record in Knox County?
Knox 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 Knox County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Knox 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 Knox County Clerk at Knox County Clerk, 401 Court Square, Suite 102, Barbourville, KY 40906.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 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.
How Jurably helps in Knox 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 Knox 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.
Knox County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Knox County?
The Knox County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+Not specified; standard KY $4 per additional book/reference notation), with checks payable to Knox County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Knox County?
Knox 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 Knox County?
Mail recordings to Knox County Clerk: Knox County Clerk, 401 Court Square, Suite 102, Barbourville, KY 40906 ((606) 546-3568 (fax 606-546-3589)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Knox County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Knox 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 Knox County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Knox County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.