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Recording a Deed or Document in Mercer County, KY
Mercer County (population 22,641) records real-property documents through the Mercer 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.
Mercer County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Mercer County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed); $46.00 (deed of correction) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (over 30 pages for mortgages) add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference; transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration)
- Mailing address
- 207 W Lexington St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330
- Phone
- (859) 734-6310
- Checks payable to
- Mercer County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Mercer County?
Mercer 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 Mercer County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Mercer 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 Mercer County Clerk at 207 W Lexington St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed); $46.00 (deed of correction) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (over 30 pages for mortgages) 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 Mercer 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 Mercer 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.
Mercer County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Mercer County?
The Mercer County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed); $46.00 (deed of correction) first / $3.00 per page over 5 pages (over 30 pages for mortgages) add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation/reference; transfer tax $0.50 per $500 of consideration), with checks payable to Mercer County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Mercer County?
Mercer 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 Mercer County?
Mail recordings to Mercer County Clerk: 207 W Lexington St, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 ((859) 734-6310).
How can Jurably help with recording in Mercer County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Mercer 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 Mercer County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Mercer County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.