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Recording a Deed or Document in Monroe County, KY
Monroe County (population 11,338) records real-property documents through the Monroe 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.
Monroe County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Monroe 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
- 200 N Main St, Suite D, Tompkinsville, KY 42167
- Phone
- (270) 487-6401
- Checks payable to
- Monroe County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Monroe County?
Monroe 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 Monroe County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Monroe 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 Monroe County Clerk at 200 N Main St, Suite D, Tompkinsville, KY 42167.
- 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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.
Monroe County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Monroe County?
The Monroe 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 Monroe County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Monroe County?
Monroe 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 Monroe County?
Mail recordings to Monroe County Clerk: 200 N Main St, Suite D, Tompkinsville, KY 42167 ((270) 487-6401).
How can Jurably help with recording in Monroe County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Monroe 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 Monroe County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Monroe County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.