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Recording a Deed or Document in Marshall County, KY
Marshall County (population 31,659) records real-property documents through the Marshall 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.
Marshall County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Marshall 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 (standard KY county clerk schedule); KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- Marshall County Clerk, 1101 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025 (no separate PO Box confirmed)
- Phone
- 270-527-4740
- Checks payable to
- Marshall County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No mandatory separate cover sheet found; 2.5" top margin required on first page per KRS 382.335
Can you e-record in Marshall County?
Marshall 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 Marshall County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Marshall 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 Marshall County Clerk at Marshall County Clerk, 1101 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025 (no separate PO Box confirmed).
- 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 (standard KY county clerk schedule); 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 Marshall 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 Marshall 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.
Marshall County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Marshall County?
The Marshall 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 (standard KY county clerk schedule); KY transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Marshall County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Marshall County?
Marshall 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 Marshall County?
Mail recordings to Marshall County Clerk: Marshall County Clerk, 1101 Main Street, Benton, KY 42025 (no separate PO Box confirmed) (270-527-4740).
How can Jurably help with recording in Marshall County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Marshall 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 Marshall County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Marshall County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.