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Recording a Deed or Document in Shelby County, KY
Shelby County (population 48,065) records real-property documents through the Shelby 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.
Shelby County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Shelby County Clerk
- Recording fee
- $50.00 (deed, up to 5 pages; per standard KY schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation reference)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 819, Shelbyville, KY 40066-0819
- Phone
- (502) 633-4410
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Shelby County?
Shelby 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 Shelby County, Kentucky
- Prepare the document so it meets Shelby 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 Shelby County Clerk at P.O. Box 819, Shelbyville, KY 40066-0819.
- Pay the recording fee ($50.00 (deed, up to 5 pages; per standard KY schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation reference)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Shelby 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 Shelby 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.
Shelby County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Shelby County?
The Shelby County Clerk charges $50.00 (deed, up to 5 pages; per standard KY schedule) first / $3.00 per page over 5 add'l (+$4.00 per additional notation reference). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Shelby County?
Shelby 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 Shelby County?
Mail recordings to Shelby County Clerk: P.O. Box 819, Shelbyville, KY 40066-0819 ((502) 633-4410).
How can Jurably help with recording in Shelby County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Shelby 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 Shelby County recorder in person.
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Under contract in Shelby County? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.