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Recording a Deed or Document in Madison County, KY
Madison County (population 92,701) records real-property documents through the Madison County Clerk's Office. 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.
Madison County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison County Clerk's Office
- 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; certified copy $5 for first 3 pages + $0.50/additional page)
- Mailing address
- Madison County Clerk, 321 N. Madison Ave., Richmond, KY 40475 (Berea branch: 304 Chestnut St., Berea, KY 40403)
- Phone
- (859) 624-4703
- Checks payable to
- Madison County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Documents must comply with Property Records Industry Association (PRIA) formatting guidelines (effective Jan 1, 2020); 2.5" top margin per KRS 382.335
Can you e-record in Madison County?
Madison 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 Madison County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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 Madison County Clerk's Office at Madison County Clerk, 321 N. Madison Ave., Richmond, KY 40475 (Berea branch: 304 Chestnut St., Berea, KY 40403).
- 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; certified copy $5 for first 3 pages + $0.50/additional page)).
- 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 Madison 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.
Madison County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison County?
The Madison County Clerk's Office 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; certified copy $5 for first 3 pages + $0.50/additional page), with checks payable to Madison County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison County?
Madison 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 Madison County?
Mail recordings to Madison County Clerk's Office: Madison County Clerk, 321 N. Madison Ave., Richmond, KY 40475 (Berea branch: 304 Chestnut St., Berea, KY 40403) ((859) 624-4703).
Can Jurably record my document in Madison 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 Madison County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.