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Recording a Deed or Document in Nelson County, KY
Nelson County (population 46,738) records real-property documents through the Nelson 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.
Nelson County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Nelson County Clerk
- Recording fee
- Fee Schedule PDF published (effective 1/1/2020) at nelson.kycountyclerk.us; standard KY deed fee is $50 for first 5 pages (not independently line-item-confirmed from the PDF text) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (statewide standard) add'l (+Real estate transfer tax: 50 cents per $500 of consideration (grantor pays); Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation embedded in base fee)
- Mailing address
- 113 East Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004
- Phone
- 502-348-1820 (option 5, Recording/Land Records)
- Checks payable to
- Nelson County Clerk
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: County publishes a specific 'Recording Format Standards' document (see source) — check before submission
Can you e-record in Nelson County?
Nelson 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 Nelson County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Nelson 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 Nelson County Clerk at 113 East Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004.
- Pay the recording fee (Fee Schedule PDF published (effective 1/1/2020) at nelson.kycountyclerk.us; standard KY deed fee is $50 for first 5 pages (not independently line-item-confirmed from the PDF text) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (statewide standard) add'l (+Real estate transfer tax: 50 cents per $500 of consideration (grantor pays); Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation embedded in base fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Nelson 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 Nelson 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.
Nelson County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Nelson County?
The Nelson County Clerk charges Fee Schedule PDF published (effective 1/1/2020) at nelson.kycountyclerk.us; standard KY deed fee is $50 for first 5 pages (not independently line-item-confirmed from the PDF text) first / $3.00 per page over 5 (statewide standard) add'l (+Real estate transfer tax: 50 cents per $500 of consideration (grantor pays); Affordable Housing Trust Fund allocation embedded in base fee), with checks payable to Nelson County Clerk. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Nelson County?
Nelson 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 Nelson County?
Mail recordings to Nelson County Clerk: 113 East Stephen Foster Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004 (502-348-1820 (option 5, Recording/Land Records)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Nelson County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Nelson 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 Nelson County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Nelson County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.