How to Search Kentucky Recorded Documents (Start Here)
Don't guess which system to use. Follow this order:
- Deeds: Transfer of property ownership. Recorded by the county Recorder or Clerk.
- Mortgages & liens: Claims against property. Same county recording office.
- UCC filings: Secured transactions. May be county or state level.
⚠ Key Fact: Each county maintains its own recording system separately.
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Use the databases below to search Kentucky recorded documents.
Boone County Recorded Documents
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Search the Boone County Clerks fee-based records database to view real estate, UCC and title lien filings.
Hardin County Recorded Documents
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Search the Hardin County Clerk records for recorded documents (mortgages, assignments, deeds, liens, etc) by grantor/grantee name, date, document.
Kenton County Recorded Documents
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Register and pay a fee to search the Kenton County, Kentucky County Clerk's Recorded Document (deeds, mortgages, liens, etc.) index.
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Metcalfe County
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Land records, marriages, deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents filed with the Metcalfe County Clerk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search Kentucky recorded documents? ▼
Start with the strategy box at the top of this page. Recorded documents — deeds, mortgages, liens, UCC filings — are maintained by the county Recorder or Clerk. Each county has its own system.
Is there a single database for all Kentucky recorded documents? ▼
No. Each county maintains its own recording system. There is no statewide portal for recorded documents. Use the databases listed on this page to find the correct county office.
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