Kentucky · Document Recording
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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Nelson County standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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)).
Can Jurably record my document in Nelson County for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Nelson County recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.