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Recording a Deed or Document in Livingston County, KY
Livingston County (population 8,888) records real-property documents through the Livingston 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.
Livingston County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Livingston County Clerk (deeds/real property)
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed) - fee schedule confirmed present on county site; minimum fees across document types range $30-$63 first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (statewide standard) add'l (+Transfer tax $0.50 per $500 value on grantor (KRS 142.050); other document minimums $30-$63 per county fee schedule)
- Mailing address
- 321 Court Street, PO Box 400, Smithland, KY 42081-0400
- Phone
- (270) 928-2162
- Checks payable to
- Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Livingston 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 Livingston County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Livingston 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 Livingston County Clerk (deeds/real property) at 321 Court Street, PO Box 400, Smithland, KY 42081-0400.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed) - fee schedule confirmed present on county site; minimum fees across document types range $30-$63 first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (statewide standard) add'l (+Transfer tax $0.50 per $500 value on grantor (KRS 142.050); other document minimums $30-$63 per county fee schedule)).
- 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 Livingston 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.
Livingston County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Livingston County?
The Livingston County Clerk (deeds/real property) charges $50.00 (deed) - fee schedule confirmed present on county site; minimum fees across document types range $30-$63 first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (statewide standard) add'l (+Transfer tax $0.50 per $500 value on grantor (KRS 142.050); other document minimums $30-$63 per county fee schedule), with checks payable to Livingston County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Livingston County?
Livingston 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 Livingston County?
Mail recordings to Livingston County Clerk (deeds/real property): 321 Court Street, PO Box 400, Smithland, KY 42081-0400 ((270) 928-2162).
Can Jurably record my document in Livingston 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 Livingston County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.