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Recording a Deed or Document in Powell County, KY
Powell County (population 13,129) records real-property documents through the Powell 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.
Powell County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Powell County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed); $80.00 (mortgage); base recording fee cited on site is $19.00 for certain notary/short documents first / $3.00 per page over the first 5 pages add'l (+Statewide standard is $4.00 per additional notation reference (confirm with Powell Clerk))
- Mailing address
- PO Box 548, 525 Washington St, Room 109, Stanton, KY 40380-0548
- Phone
- (606) 663-6444
- Checks payable to
- Powell County Clerk (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office)
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet mandated; return-mail address and in-care-of tax bill address required on deed (KRS 382.135/.335)
Can you e-record in Powell County?
Powell 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 Powell County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Powell 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 Powell County Clerk at PO Box 548, 525 Washington St, Room 109, Stanton, KY 40380-0548.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed); $80.00 (mortgage); base recording fee cited on site is $19.00 for certain notary/short documents first / $3.00 per page over the first 5 pages add'l (+Statewide standard is $4.00 per additional notation reference (confirm with Powell Clerk))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Powell 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 Powell 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.
Powell County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Powell County?
The Powell County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed); $80.00 (mortgage); base recording fee cited on site is $19.00 for certain notary/short documents first / $3.00 per page over the first 5 pages add'l (+Statewide standard is $4.00 per additional notation reference (confirm with Powell Clerk)), with checks payable to Powell County Clerk (unverified exact payee line - confirm with office). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Powell County?
Powell 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 Powell County?
Mail recordings to Powell County Clerk: PO Box 548, 525 Washington St, Room 109, Stanton, KY 40380-0548 ((606) 663-6444).
How can Jurably help with recording in Powell County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Powell 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 Powell County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.