Kentucky · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lyon County, KY
Lyon County (population 8,680) records real-property documents through the Lyon 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.
Lyon County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lyon County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference listed; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- Lyon County Clerk, 500 West Dale Avenue, Suite 140, PO Box 310, Eddyville, KY 42038-0310
- Phone
- (270) 388-2331
- Checks payable to
- Lyon County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No mandatory separate cover sheet found; KRS 382.335 requires 2.5" top margin on first page and return-mail-to name/address on the instrument
Can you e-record in Lyon County?
Lyon 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 Lyon County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Lyon 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 Lyon County Clerk at Lyon County Clerk, 500 West Dale Avenue, Suite 140, PO Box 310, Eddyville, KY 42038-0310.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference listed; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lyon 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 Lyon 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.
Lyon County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lyon County?
The Lyon County Clerk charges $50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference listed; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Lyon County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lyon County?
Lyon 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 Lyon County?
Mail recordings to Lyon County Clerk: Lyon County Clerk, 500 West Dale Avenue, Suite 140, PO Box 310, Eddyville, KY 42038-0310 ((270) 388-2331).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lyon County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lyon 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 Lyon 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.