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Recording a Deed or Document in McCreary County, KY
McCreary County (population 16,888) records real-property documents through the McCreary 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.
McCreary County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- McCreary County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed); $46.00 (deed of correction) — KY statewide standard schedule (KRS 64.012) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference; transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 699, Whitley City, KY 42653 (physical: 1 North Main St, Whitley City, KY 42653)
- Phone
- (606) 376-2411
- Checks payable to
- McCreary County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in McCreary County?
McCreary 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 McCreary County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets McCreary 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 McCreary County Clerk at PO Box 699, Whitley City, KY 42653 (physical: 1 North Main St, Whitley City, KY 42653).
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed); $46.00 (deed of correction) — KY statewide standard schedule (KRS 64.012) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference; 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 McCreary 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 McCreary 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.
McCreary County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in McCreary County?
The McCreary County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed); $46.00 (deed of correction) — KY statewide standard schedule (KRS 64.012) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference; transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to McCreary County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in McCreary County?
McCreary 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 McCreary County?
Mail recordings to McCreary County Clerk: PO Box 699, Whitley City, KY 42653 (physical: 1 North Main St, Whitley City, KY 42653) ((606) 376-2411).
How can Jurably help with recording in McCreary County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in McCreary 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 McCreary 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.