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Recording a Deed or Document in Lee County, KY
Lee County (population 7,395) records real-property documents through the Lee County Clerk (deeds/real property). 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.
Lee County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lee County Clerk (deeds/real property)
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) - statewide KRS 64.012 standard; not independently confirmed on a Lee County fee page first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (statewide standard) add'l (+Transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value on grantor (KRS 142.050))
- Mailing address
- 256 Main Street, Room 11, PO Box 556, Beattyville, KY 41311-0556
- Phone
- (606) 464-4115
- Checks payable to
- Lee County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet; KRS 382.335 first-page data requirements apply
Can you e-record in Lee County?
Lee 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 Lee County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Lee 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 Lee County Clerk (deeds/real property) at 256 Main Street, Room 11, PO Box 556, Beattyville, KY 41311-0556.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) - statewide KRS 64.012 standard; not independently confirmed on a Lee County fee page first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (statewide standard) add'l (+Transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value on grantor (KRS 142.050))).
- 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 Lee 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.
Lee County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lee County?
The Lee County Clerk (deeds/real property) charges $50.00 (deed, first 5 pages) - statewide KRS 64.012 standard; not independently confirmed on a Lee County fee page first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (statewide standard) add'l (+Transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of value on grantor (KRS 142.050)), with checks payable to Lee County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lee County?
Lee 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 Lee County?
Mail recordings to Lee County Clerk (deeds/real property): 256 Main Street, Room 11, PO Box 556, Beattyville, KY 41311-0556 ((606) 464-4115).
Can Jurably record my document in Lee 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 Lee County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.