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Recording a Deed or Document in Magoffin County, KY
Magoffin County (population 11,637) records real-property documents through the Magoffin 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.
Magoffin County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Magoffin County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 legal process/notation tax per conveyance of real property; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration; certified copy $5 for first 3 pages + $0.50/additional page)
- Mailing address
- Magoffin County Clerk, PO Box 1535, Salyersville, KY 41465 (physical: 42 East Maple Street, Salyersville, KY 41465)
- Phone
- (606) 349-2216
- Checks payable to
- Magoffin County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; document must show grantor's notarized acknowledgment and a return mail address; 2.5" top margin per KRS 382.335
Can you e-record in Magoffin County?
Magoffin 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 Magoffin County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Magoffin 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 Magoffin County Clerk at Magoffin County Clerk, PO Box 1535, Salyersville, KY 41465 (physical: 42 East Maple Street, Salyersville, KY 41465).
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 legal process/notation tax per conveyance of real property; 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.
How Jurably helps in Magoffin 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 Magoffin 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.
Magoffin County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Magoffin County?
The Magoffin County Clerk charges $50.00 (standard deed, includes first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 legal process/notation tax per conveyance of real property; KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration; certified copy $5 for first 3 pages + $0.50/additional page), with checks payable to Magoffin County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Magoffin County?
Magoffin 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 Magoffin County?
Mail recordings to Magoffin County Clerk: Magoffin County Clerk, PO Box 1535, Salyersville, KY 41465 (physical: 42 East Maple Street, Salyersville, KY 41465) ((606) 349-2216).
How can Jurably help with recording in Magoffin County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Magoffin 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 Magoffin 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.