Mclean County Affidavit of Abandonment Form

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Mclean County Affidavit of Abandonment Form

Mclean County Affidavit of Abandonment Form

Fill in the blank Affidavit of Abandonment form formatted to comply with all Kentucky recording and content requirements.

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Mclean County Affidavit of Abandonment Guide

Mclean County Affidavit of Abandonment Guide

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Mclean County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Abandonment Document

Mclean County Completed Example of the Affidavit of Abandonment Document

Example of a properly completed Kentucky Affidavit of Abandonment document for reference.

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Important: Your property must be located in Mclean County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

McLean County Clerk

Address:
210 Main St / PO Box 57
Calhoun, Kentucky 42327

Hours: 8:00 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (270) 273-3082

Recording Tips for Mclean County:
  • Bring your driver's license or state-issued photo ID
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Recorded documents become public record - avoid including SSNs
  • Request a receipt showing your recording numbers
  • Recording fees may differ from what's posted online - verify current rates

Cities and Jurisdictions in Mclean County

Properties in any of these areas use Mclean County forms:

  • Beech Grove
  • Calhoun
  • Island
  • Livermore
  • Rumsey
  • Sacramento

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Mclean County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Mclean 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 Mclean County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Mclean 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 Mclean 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 Mclean County?

Recording fees in Mclean County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (270) 273-3082 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 Mclean County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Affidavit of Abandonment meets all recording requirements specific to Mclean County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Mclean 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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