Kentucky · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Laurel County, KY
Laurel County (population 62,613) records real-property documents through the Laurel County Clerk (deeds/real property recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382). 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.
Laurel County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Laurel County Clerk (deeds/real property recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382)
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) per KRS 64.012 statutory schedule confirmed on county site first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+Deed-of-correction and other document types range $46-$63; KY transfer/documentary tax of $0.50 per $500 of value (or fraction) imposed on grantor per KRS 142.050 (statewide, not a clerk fee))
- Mailing address
- 101 S. Main Street, Suite 1 (Room 2023 for land records), London, KY 40741
- Phone
- (606) 864-5158
- Checks payable to
- Laurel County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statutory KY cover-sheet mandate; first page must contain KRS 382.335 required data (preparer name/address, return-mail address, grantor/grantee mailing addresses, consideration statement)
Can you e-record in Laurel County?
Laurel 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 Laurel County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Laurel 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 Laurel County Clerk (deeds/real property recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382) at 101 S. Main Street, Suite 1 (Room 2023 for land records), London, KY 40741.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) per KRS 64.012 statutory schedule confirmed on county site first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+Deed-of-correction and other document types range $46-$63; KY transfer/documentary tax of $0.50 per $500 of value (or fraction) imposed on grantor per KRS 142.050 (statewide, not a clerk fee))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Laurel 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 Laurel 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.
Laurel County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Laurel County?
The Laurel County Clerk (deeds/real property recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382) charges $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) per KRS 64.012 statutory schedule confirmed on county site first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+Deed-of-correction and other document types range $46-$63; KY transfer/documentary tax of $0.50 per $500 of value (or fraction) imposed on grantor per KRS 142.050 (statewide, not a clerk fee)), with checks payable to Laurel County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Laurel County?
Laurel 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 Laurel County?
Mail recordings to Laurel County Clerk (deeds/real property recorded by County Clerk under KRS 382): 101 S. Main Street, Suite 1 (Room 2023 for land records), London, KY 40741 ((606) 864-5158).
How can Jurably help with recording in Laurel County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Laurel 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 Laurel County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.