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Recording a Deed or Document in Lewis County, KY
Lewis County (population 13,080) records real-property documents through the Lewis 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.
Lewis County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lewis County Clerk (deeds/real property)
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (standard deed, confirmed on county fee page) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (statewide standard; not itemized separately on county page but consistent with statute) add'l (+Deed with Assignment of Mortgage $126; Deed of Correction $46; Condominium Deed $50; transfer tax $0.50/$500 value on grantor)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 129, 112 Second St, Suite 202, Vanceburg, KY 41179
- Phone
- (606) 796-3062
- Checks payable to
- Lewis County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet; document must include grantor/grantee mailing addresses, legal description, source of title, preparation statement, return-mail address, and in-care-of tax bill address per site and KRS 382.335
Can you e-record in Lewis County?
Lewis 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 Lewis County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Lewis 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 Lewis County Clerk (deeds/real property) at PO Box 129, 112 Second St, Suite 202, Vanceburg, KY 41179.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (standard deed, confirmed on county fee page) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (statewide standard; not itemized separately on county page but consistent with statute) add'l (+Deed with Assignment of Mortgage $126; Deed of Correction $46; Condominium Deed $50; transfer tax $0.50/$500 value on grantor)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lewis 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 Lewis 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.
Lewis County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lewis County?
The Lewis County Clerk (deeds/real property) charges $50.00 (standard deed, confirmed on county fee page) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (statewide standard; not itemized separately on county page but consistent with statute) add'l (+Deed with Assignment of Mortgage $126; Deed of Correction $46; Condominium Deed $50; transfer tax $0.50/$500 value on grantor), with checks payable to Lewis County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lewis County?
Lewis 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 Lewis County?
Mail recordings to Lewis County Clerk (deeds/real property): PO Box 129, 112 Second St, Suite 202, Vanceburg, KY 41179 ((606) 796-3062).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lewis County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lewis 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 Lewis County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lewis County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.