Edmonson County Affidavit of Abandonment Form
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Edmonson County Affidavit of Abandonment Form
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Where to Record Your Documents
Edmonson County Clerk
Brownsville, Kentucky 42210
Hours: Mon-Wed 8:00 to 4:00; Thur & Sat 8:00 to 12:00 noon; Fri 8:00 to 5:00
Phone: (270) 597-2624
Recording Tips for Edmonson County:
- Verify all names are spelled correctly before recording
- Documents must be on 8.5 x 11 inch white paper
- Leave recording info boxes blank - the office fills these
Cities and Jurisdictions in Edmonson County
Properties in any of these areas use Edmonson County forms:
- Bee Spring
- Brownsville
- Mammoth Cave
- Rocky Hill
- Roundhill
- Sweeden
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How do I get my forms?
Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Edmonson County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.
Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Edmonson County?
Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Edmonson County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.
Can I reuse these forms?
Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Edmonson County you only need to order once.
What do I need to use these forms?
The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.
Are there any recurring fees?
No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.
How much does it cost to record in Edmonson County?
Recording fees in Edmonson County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (270) 597-2624 for current fees.
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How It Helps a Quiet Title Action, Foreclosure Action or Release of Memorandum of Contract when the buyer has abandoned the property.
1. Creates a Public Record
Establishes a recorded timeline of default and abandonment.
Can be used to show that you made efforts to notify the buyer and that they ceased fulfilling obligations.
Helps satisfy the court’s requirement that the seller is acting in good faith.
2. Supports a Claim of Abandonment
Quiet title actions often require showing that no one else has a valid interest in the property.
The affidavit provides sworn, written evidence that the buyer no longer occupies, claims, or maintains the property.
3. Supplements Notice Requirements
Even if the buyer cannot be reached, the recorded affidavit can:
Show that you tried to locate or contact them
Help justify constructive notice (notice through public record) in lieu of personal service
4. Strengthens Foreclosure or Termination Case If proceeding with judicial foreclosure, the affidavit:
Lays out the buyer’s default in advance
Helps establish that default was material and ongoing
May streamline the case, especially if the buyer doesn’t respond
5. “Release of Memorandum of Contract” when property is abandoned.
If you cannot get the buyer to sign, but have evidence of:
Default
Abandonment
No claim or performance under the contract
Reference The recorded affidavit of abandonment (include its book/page)
Send notice of the release to the buyer’s last known address (optional but strongly advised)
You can move to release the memorandum yourself, but this is a legal gray area unless the contract authorizes you to do so unilaterally.
Legal Caution: While this approach is commonly used in practical title clearing, it’s not guaranteed to be bulletproof if the buyer later contests it. If the buyer resurfaces and claims an interest, you may still need to: File a quiet title action, or Get a court order confirming the termination.
An Affidavit of Abandonment strengthens your case to be most effective. While you still may need a court action to formally extinguish the buyer’s interest, a well-written, recorded Affidavit of Abandonment shows due diligence, documents breach and abandonment and may shorten or simplify litigation.
Important: Your property must be located in Edmonson County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.
This Affidavit of Abandonment meets all recording requirements specific to Edmonson County.
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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Edmonson County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.
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