Boyd County Recorder Information

The County Clerk is responsible for recording and maintaining real property records in Boyd County.

These government fees are separate from any Deeds.com service fees. Confirm current charges with the recorder's office.

DEED $50.00
DEED OF CONTRACT $50.00
DEED STAMP FEE EXMP $46.00
DEED OF CORRECTION $46.00
DEED CORRECTION W RELEASE $46.00
DEED OF RESTRICTION $46.00
DECLARATION OF TRUST $50.00
DEED W/VENDOR LIEN $50.00
DEED WITH A RELEASE $50.00
EASEMENT $50.00
RELEASE EASEMENT $46.00
MORTGAGE $80.00
POWER OF ATTY $50.00
LIS PENDENS $46.00

MECHANIC LIEN $46.00
MECHANIC LIEN RELEASE $46.00
BOND TO RELEASE MECHANIC LIEN $60.00
MECHANIC LIEN NOTICE $46.00

Extra pages over 5 require an additional $3.00
Add $4.00 for each additional notation reference listed.

For a more detailed list of documents, see the county clerk's website.

Transfer tax will be collected on the consideration stated in the deed. The tax will be imposed upon the grantor at the rate of 50 cents per $500 of value or fraction thereof.
On a deed of correction, transfer tax will only be collected if the amount of consideration has changed. A deed cannot be legally lodged for record until the tax due is paid.
For a list of documents exempt from transfer tax, see supplemental documents.

These fees are subject to change without notice. Check with the county clerk's recording division directly to confirm amounts.

Confirm current requirements with the recorder's office before submitting documents.

AFFIDAVIT OF CONVERSION TO REAL ESTATE

This document is filed to execute a conversion of a manufactured home (mobile home) permanently to real estate. Requirements to record:

- The Kentucky title must be free of lien notations.

- The document must have the owner's signature, notarized signatures, and a return mail address.

- For this type of document, a preparation statement is not required.

- The deed book and page number of the property where the manufactured home is to be permanently affixed must be referenced on the affidavit of conversion. A legal description of the property is not required.

ASSIGNMENT

This instrument is generally used when a mortgage holder transfers his interest in a mortgage to another. Requirements to record:

- First party, second party, and their mailing addresses.

- The name of the party or parties who executed the original mortgage.

- The mortgage book and page reference of the original mortgage.

- A preparation statement and a return address. A preparation statement includes the author's name, address, and signature.

- Must be signed by the assignor and notarized.

DEED

- First party, second party, and their mailing addresses.

- A consideration statement, a legal description of the property, and the source of title. The grantor and grantee must both sign the consideration
statement; the consideration statement must be notarized.

- A preparation statement (name, address, and signature) and a return mailing address.

- The deed must be signed and acknowledged by the grantor.

EASEMENT

- Document must have the first party, second party, and their mailing addresses.

- A statement of consideration signed by both parties and notarized.

- A legal description of the property, the address of each parcel, and the source of title.

- A preparation statement (name, address, and signature) and a return mailing address.

- Documents conveying only utility easements do not need a consideration statement.

MORTGAGE

This is also known as a deed of trust or indenture of trust. Requirements to record:

- First party, second party, and their mailing addresses.

- Amount of the mortgage, maturity date, and a legal description of the property.

- A preparation statement (name, mailing address, signature) and a return mailing address.

- Must be signed by the mortgagor and notarized.