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Recording a Deed or Document in Montgomery County, KY
Montgomery County (population 28,114) records real-property documents through the Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Montgomery County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, covers first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$46.00 deed of correction; includes statutory KRS 198A.710 Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation ($6) built into base recording fee)
- Mailing address
- 1 Court St Ste 2, Mount Sterling, KY 40353
- Phone
- (859) 498-8700
- Checks payable to
- Montgomery County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No statewide-mandated cover sheet, but KRS 382.335 formatting rules apply (see formatting_notes)
Can you e-record in Montgomery County?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Montgomery 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 Montgomery County Clerk at 1 Court St Ste 2, Mount Sterling, KY 40353.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, covers first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$46.00 deed of correction; includes statutory KRS 198A.710 Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation ($6) built into base recording fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Montgomery County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Montgomery County?
The Montgomery County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed, covers first 5 pages) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$46.00 deed of correction; includes statutory KRS 198A.710 Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation ($6) built into base recording fee), with checks payable to Montgomery County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Montgomery County?
Montgomery 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 Montgomery County?
Mail recordings to Montgomery County Clerk: 1 Court St Ste 2, Mount Sterling, KY 40353 ((859) 498-8700).
How can Jurably help with recording in Montgomery County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Montgomery County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.