Fishing & Hunting License

Fishing & Hunting licenses are available at various local vendors. For a list of local license agents call 1-800-858-1549. Since August 30, 2000, licenses can be purchased toll free by phone at 1-877-KYTAG01(1-877-598-2401) or on the Internet at http://fw.ky.gov.

Below is a summary of  licenses & permits available. If you cannot find the information you need at this site, the Department of Fish & Wildlife (KDFWR) Web site has more detailed information.

Senior/Disabled License

Since March 1, 1999, senior and disabled residents previously exempt from license requirements are required to purchase a $5.00 license to hunt and fish.   The license allows you to hunt and fish and covers the following state permits:   deer, turkey, migratory bird, waterfowl, and trout.  Qualifications for purchasing the discounted license are the same as the qualifications were for the exemption.  For senior residents, they simply need to give their date of birth.   The Senior/Disabled selection will only show when the date of birth indicates the customer has reached his/her 65th birthday.

Disabled residents must be a veteran with at least a 50% service-connected disability or be declared totally and permanently disabled by the Federal Social Security Administration, the State Department of Worker’s Claims, the United States Railroad Retirement Board, the Kentucky Teacher Retirement system or the United States Office of Personnel Management.  They must provide the department with certification of their disability from the appropriate agency.  Once the department receives the correct certification, the hunter/angler will be issued an authorization card.  The card will be valid for a period of 3 years and can be renewed at the end of the period by re-applying for a disabled authorization card.  You must go to any license agent or the internet and purchase your $5.00 discounted license each year to be legal to hunt or fish.  When purchasing the discounted license, the hunter/angler will present the authorization card to the license agent.   The license agent will be required to enter the card number to access the Senior/Disabled license table and make the sale.  For more information, go to Disability License Exemption Information.

In both cases, the resident will be asked for a date of birth.  The disabled resident also will be asked to supply the authorization card.  In both cases, documentation of their qualification to purchase the discounted license must be carried in addition to the license itself while hunting or fishing.  For the disabled resident, the authorization card is the proof needed.   For the senior resident, a driver’s license is all the proof needed, but other documentation of residency and age is acceptable.

Available Licenses and Permits

Visit the On-Line Sales page to purchase licenses, permits and other items on-line!

Or to purchase by phone, call toll free 1-877-KYTAG-01 (877-598-2401)

The following licenses are available through any License Agent:

HUNTING LICENSES allow the holder to take legal game species statewide by gun, bow, dog or falconry. Deer and turkey hunters must have deer or turkey permits in addition to the appropriate hunting license. Migratory bird hunters must have a migratory bird permit or a waterfowl permit in addition to the hunting license.

FISHING LICENSES allow the holder to take sport and rough fish statewide by rod and reel, pole or line, or other specified legal methods.Trout fishermen must also have a trout permit.

COMBINATION LICENSES allow the holder to perform any act authorized by either a hunting or fishing license.

TRAPPING LICENSES are required of all trappers, regardless of age or residence. None of the hunting or fishing license exemptions applies to trappers. Trapping licenses are valid from March 1 through the last day of February.

SENIOR/DISABILITY LICENSES allow qualified residents to perform any act authorized by either a hunting or a fishing license and to take trout, deer, turkey, waterfowl and other migratory game birds without any additional state permits. License holder would be required to purchase the Federal Waterfowl Permit to hunt waterfowl.

RESIDENT LICENSES

Combination Fishing and Hunting License – Available only to Kentucky residents.

Sportsman License – Includes Combination Hunting and Fishing License, Resident Deer Permit, Spring Turkey Permit, Resident Fall Turkey Permit, State Waterfowl Permit and Trout Permit

Jr. Sportsman License – Includes Jr. Hunting, Jr. Deer and Jr. Turkey permits.  Available to residents and nonresidents who have not yet reached their 16th birthday. Valid for the entire year in which issued, even if the license holder turns 16 during that year. Parent or guardian must sign the license at the time of purchase.  Children under the age of 12 are license exempt (effective with the 2008 license season)

Resident Hunting – Available only to Kentucky residents.

1-Day Hunting – Valid only for one (1) day, specified by the purchaser. Date may be today or any date in the future. MAY NOT BE USED FOR DEER, ELK OR TURKEY HUNTING.

Jr. Hunting – Available to residents and nonresidents who have not yet reached their 16th birthday. Valid for the entire year in which issued, even if the license holder turns 16 during that year. Parent or guardian must sign the license at the time of purchase.  Children under the age of 12 are license exempt (effective with the 2008 license season)

Resident Fishing – Available only to Kentucky residents.

Joint Fishing (husband-wife)** – Available only to Kentucky residents. Costs 10% less than two fishing licenses bought separately.

1-Day Resident Fishing – Valid only for one (1) day specified by the purchaser. Starting date may be today or any date in the future.

Senior/Disabled License – Available only to Kentucky residents.  Includes Combination Hunting and Fishing License, all Deer Permits, Spring Turkey Permit, Resident Fall Turkey Permit, State Waterfowl Permit and Trout Permit.  Must be over 65 or have a department issued disability authorization card.

Resident Trapping – Required of all trappers except landowners or tenants, who must have the landowner/tenant trapping license.

Resident Landowner/Tenant Trapping – Not available to nonresident, even those trapping on the property they own.

Jr. Trapping – Required of all trappers under the age of 16. Available to residents and nonresidents who have not yet reached their 16th birthday. Valid for the entire year in which issued, even if the license holder turns 16 during that year.  Children under the age of 12 are license exempt (effective with the 2008 license season).

NONRESIDENT LICENSES

Annual Nonresident Fishing – Valid for entire license year.

1-Day Nonresident Fishing – Available only to nonresidents. Valid only for one (1) day specified by the purchaser. Starting date may be today or any date in the future.

7-Day Nonresident Fishing – Available only to nonresidents. Valid only for a consecutive seven-day period, specified by the purchaser. Starting date may be today or any date in the future.

15-Day Nonresident Fishing – Available only to nonresidents. Valid only for a consecutive 15-day period, specified by the purchaser. Starting date may be today or any date in the future.

Nonresident Annual Hunting – Identical to a resident license, except required of persons who are not Kentucky Residents. REQUIRED FOR DEER, ELK OR TURKEY HUNTERS.

1-Day Nonresident Hunting – Valid only for one day, specified by the purchaser.  Date may be today or any date in the future.  MAY NOT BE USED FOR DEER, ELK OR TURKEY HUNTING.

5-Day Nonresident Hunting – Valid only for a consecutive (5) five-day period, specified by the purchaser. Starting date may be today or any date in the future. MAY NOT BE USED FOR DEER, ELK OR TURKEY HUNTING.

Nonresident Trapping – Required of all nonresident trappers.

Jr. Trapping – Required of all trappers under the age of 16. Available to residents and nonresidents who have not yet reached their 16th birthday. Valid for the entire year in which issued, even if the license holder turns 16 during that year.  .  Children under the age of 12 are license exempt (effective with the 2008 license season)

Jr. Hunting – Available to residents and nonresidents who have not yet reached their 16th birthday. Valid for the entire year in which issued, even if the license holder turns 16 during that year. Parent or guardian must sign the license at the time of purchase.  .  Children under the age of 12 are license exempt (effective with the 2008 license season)

Jr. Sportsman License – Includes Jr. Hunting, Jr. Deer and Jr. Turkey permits.  Available to residents and nonresidents who have not yet reached their 16th birthday. Valid for the entire year in which issued, even if the license holder turns 16 during that year. Parent or guardian must sign the license at the time of purchase.  .  Children under the age of 12 are license exempt (effective with the 2008 license season)

PERMITS

PERMITS are required in addition to the appropriate hunting or fishing license.

Resident Deer Permit – Required to hunt deer. Entitles the holder to two deer.

Non-Resident Deer Permit – Required to hunt deer.  Entitles the holder to two deer. MAY NOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A ONE OR FIVE-DAY NONRESIDENT OR A ONE DAY RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE.

Jr. Deer Permit – Issued to holders of Jr. Hunting Licenses only. Entitles the holder to one deer. Two per season may be sold to the Jr. license holder NOTE: Jr. hunting license holders may also buy the regular deer permit.  Children under the age of 12 are license exempt (effective with the 2008 license season)

Bonus Antlerless Deer Permit – This permit entitles the holder to two antlerless deer in any zone. May use unlimited bonus antlerless deer permits in Zone 1 counties during any deer season. Must purchase a statewide deer permit before using bonus permit.

Bonus WMA Quota Hunt Deer Permit – Entitles the holder to two deer.

Waterfowl Permit – Required to hunt ducks, coots, mergansers, and geese. Also covers migratory game birds. Required of hunters over age 16. NOTE: Waterfowl hunters must also possess a federal duck stamp, available at Post Offices. May be used in conjunction with a one or five-day nonresident or a one day resident hunting license.

Migratory Game Bird Permit – Required to hunt doves, woodcocks, snipes, rails and gallinules.  May be used in conjunction with a one or five-day nonresident or a one day resident hunting license.

Spring Turkey Permit – Entitles the holder to two bearded turkeys only. MAY NOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A ONE OR FIVE-DAY NONRESIDENT OR A ONE DAY RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE.

Resident Fall Turkey Permit – Entitles the holder to FOUR turkeys, either sex.  MAY NOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A ONE DAY RESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE.

Non-Resident Fall Turkey Permit – Entitles the holder to FOUR turkeys, either sex. MAY NOT BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A ONE OR FIVE-DAY NONRESIDENT HUNTING LICENSE.

Trout Permit – Required for trout fishermen. Joint husband-wife license holders each need trout permits if both will trout fish.

Elk Lottery Permit – Persons who wish to hunt in the 2010 Elk Quota Hunt shall purchase an elk draw permit. The department shall select hunters by a random drawing of all valid elk draw permit holders. Hunters must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. A person cannot apply more than one time per application period. The permit will be sold until 4/30/2010.

Youth WMA Elk Lottery – Youth who wish to hunt in a special 2009 Youth Elk Hunt shall purchase this permit. Open to any applicant who will be less than 16 years old prior to May 1. Youths who turn 16 after the application period are still eligible for the hunt.

Resident Out-of-Zone Elk Permit – Entitles hunters who wish to hunt Elk out of the elk restoration zone during deer season to take one elk.  Hunter must be a legal deer hunter.

Non-resident Out-of Zone Elk Permit – Entitles hunters who wish to hunt Elk out of the elk restoration zone during deer season to take one elk.  Hunter must be a legal deer hunter.

USER PERMITS are required for certain wildlife management areas. They are required for all users of these areas — hikers, picnickers, birdwatchers, etc. (A group permit is available from the Frankfort office of KDFWR for organized events).

Peabody Wildlife Area User Permit – This area is located in Ohio and Muhlenberg counties.

Land Between the Lakes User Permit

NOTE: Items above marked with an ** may NOT be purchased by phone or on-line, but may only be purchased through a license agent.

Licenses & Fees

Resident Fees

Non Resident Fees

Replacement License Procedure

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Hunter Education Requirements

All hunters required to carry a Kentucky hunting license and born on or after January 1, 1975 must carry a valid hunter education course completion card while hunting. A bow hunter not in possession of a firearm while hunting may carry a valid National Bow hunter Education Program course completion card instead of the hunter education course card.

Children under 10 years old may hunt without a hunter education card, but must be accompanied by an adult who shall be in position to take immediate control of the child’s bow or firearm at all times while the juvenile is hunting. One adult shall not accompany more than two children at one time.

Hunter education cards are not required in order to purchase licenses or permits, but must be in the hunter’s possession when in the field. Hunter education cards obtained in other states are valid in Kentucky. Course information is available by contacting KDFWR.

Click the following link for more information on KDFWR Hunter Education.

License & Permit Fees

A listing of fees is available at the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources web site.

Bail Bonds (Property Bonds As Surety)

This is filed when a property owner pledged his property as surety to secure the release of a prisoner from jail.

The document must have:

• First party
• Second party
• Address or legal description or both of the property being used as surety
• Copy of the bond and schedule of real estate being filed must be certified by the circuit clerk of court requiring the bond

Affidavit of Descent

An affidavit of descent is filed when a person dies intestate or without a will. Document must be signed by the affiant and signature notarized. The affidavit, per KRS382.120, must have:

• Name of the deceased (ancestor)
• Date of the deceased’s (ancestor’s) death
• The marital status of the deceased (ancestor) and, if married the name of the surviving spouse and his/her mailing address
• The place of residence of the deceased (ancestor) at the time of death
• The fact that the deceased (ancestor) died in testate (without a will)
• The names, ages and addresses, as far as is known, of each heir at law and next of kin who by the ancestor’s death inherited such real property and the relationship of each to the deceased (ancestor) and the interest in such real property inherited by each
• Preparation Statement KRS382.335 (1)

The affidavit shall be filed with the clerk of the county in which the property is situated. The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Affidavit of Heirship

Document must be: signed by the affiant and signature notarized (KRS 382.130). The document must have a Preparation Statement and a return mail address (KRS 382.335 & 382.240). The affidavit, per KRS382.120, must have:

• Name of the deceased (ancestor)
• Date of the deceased (ancestor’s) death
• The marital status of the deceased (ancestor) and, if married, the name of the surviving spouse and his or her mailing address
• The place of residence of the ancestor at time of death
• The fact that the ancestor died intestate
• The names, ages and address, as far as is known, of each heir at law and next of kin who by the ancestor’s death inherited such real property and the relationship of each to the ancestor and the interest in such real property inherited by each.

Affidavit of Real Property Transfer Under Will

This document is filed by the personal representative of the estate prior to the closing of the estate. The affidavit, per KRS382.135, section 4, must have the names and addresses of persons receiving each property passing by will or interstate succession and the full fair market value of each property as estimated or established for any purpose in the handling of the estate. The document must have a signature by the personal representative (KRS 382.335), signature notarized (KRS 382.130), should list the properties being transferred by either address or legal description or both (Common Law & OAG 81-100), Preparation Statement, return mail address, the Will Book reference should be included if the transfer is the result of an intestate succession (KRS 382.110), Preparation Statement (KRS 382.335), and return mail address (KRS 382.335 & KRS382.240).

Contesting a Will

Any person aggrieved by the action of the district court in admitting a will to record or reject it may bring an original action in the circuit court of the same county to contest the action of the district court. Such action shall be brought within two (2) years after the decision of the district court. The parties may, in the same action, or in a separate action if the validity of the will is not in issue, seek construction, interpretation or reformation of a will. The notice must have the following requirements:

• State the name of the testator
• The style of the action
• The court in which the action has been filed
• The nature of the action
• The date on which the action was commenced

The notice must be signed by the plaintiff or his/her attorney. The signature does not have to be acknowledged or notarized.

Wills

Wills must be admitted for probate in the District Court of the County and an order issued probating the will by the District Court Judge. Once the will is probated it must be recorded in the County Clerk’s office along with the order appointing administrator or executor of the estate. The County Clerk shall retain the original copy of the will permanently.

Will – Disclaimer

Disclaimers shall be: Filed in district court, however if real property or an interest therein is disclaimed, an attested copy of the disclaimer from district court may be recorded in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the real estate is situated. The clerk shall request a return mail address. Disclaimers are filed in the Will Book and are indexed under the deceased name.

Wills – Out of County

The clerk may record wills probated in another Kentucky county if an attested or certified copy of the will and order of probate from the County Clerk in the county where the will was originally filed is presented. (KRS 394.300) The County Clerk shall retain the certified or attested copy of the permanently.

Wills – Out-of-State

The recording requirements for an out of state will are as follows: Before recording an out of state will, the county clerk or deputy must insure the will has been processed through the KENTUCKY probate court in their county & has a certificate of probate from their county. The will must be an authenticated or exemplified copy of the will & include the probate certificate from the resident state. The Kentucky probate court certificate is required with the authenticated copy of the will & certificate of probate (from the resident state) to be recorded in the county clerk’s office. The clerk may record an out of state will that was probated & recorded in another Kentucky county, if an attested or certified copy of the will & order of probate from the County Clerk in the county where the will was originally filed is presented.

Will – Renunciation

Renunciation shall be: Made within six (6) months after probate. The document must be acknowledged before the county clerk and recorded with the county clerk in the county where the probate was made, or acknowledged before a subscribing witness(an attorney) and proved before (notarized) and recorded with the county clerk. The clerk shall request a return mail address. Renunciations are filed in the Will Book and are indexed under the deceased name.

Articles of Incorporation for Business and Non-Profit Corporations

For Private Corporations and Non Profit Corporations

The document must be:

• Executed by one of the offices authorized in KRS271B.1-200(6) and KRS273.252
• Document must be filed with the Secretary of State FIRST
• The clerk is presented one exact or conformed copy having the stamp of the Secretary of State

Assumed Names

• AKA (Also Known As)
• DBA (Doing Business As)
• Fictitious Name Filing

The document must have:

• The name being assumed
• The real name and address of the individual or entity assuming the name. A domestic general partnership must include the real name of each partner
• The document must be filed in county where the entity is deemed a resident under provisions of KRS355 (see KRS355.401 for specific requirements).
• Assumed names may or may not have a Preparation Statement (KRS 382.335).

The document must be executed as follows:

• Individual – by the individual
• Partnership – by at least one authorized partner
• Limited liability partnership – by at least one partner authorized to do so by the partners
• Limited partnership – by a general partner
• Limited liability company – by a member or manager authorized to act for the limited liability company
• Business trust – by the trustees
• Corporation – by a person authorized to act for the corporation

Assumed Name Renewals

Assumed names are effective for 5 years from the date of registration and can be renewed by filing a renewal certificate 6 months prior to the expiration or renewal date. The filing requirements are the same as for the original.

Declaration of Trust

The document must have the following:

• The individual(s) who is establishing the trust
• The name of the trust and/or the trustee
• The Trustee(s) Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.
The document may or may not be notarized.

Partnerships

Partnership agreements or certificates are filed with the Secretary of State first, then with county clerk.

The document must have:

• The stamp from the Secretary of State on it in order to be filed at the county level
• The person presenting the partnership to the Secretary of State should present two copies–one is filed there and one stamped as having been filed
• This copy is then recorded at the County Clerk’s office in the county where the partnership maintains an office

Affidavit of Conversion to Real Estate

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

• The Kentucky title must first be free of lien notations.
• Document must have signature of the owner(s), signature(s) notarized
• 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; no legal description (as that required in a Deed) is required. The document along with a copy of the surrendered title is filed in the Miscellaneous book with the owner(s) indexed as the Party One/Grantor. Linking of the document to the Deed Book and Page source is helpful. This document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located (or the greater part).

Assignment of Rents And/Or Leases

The document must have the following information:

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

The borrower must sign the document, and the signature must be acknowledged (notarized)

Condominium Deed

The document must have the following:

• First party and their mailing address
• Second party and mailing address
• Description (unit number, condo name, etc)
• State that the property is “a condominium unit”
• Source of title must include the Book & Page reference to the master deed and the cabinet and slide to the floor plan
• Preparation Statement
• Consideration certificate
• In-care-of address for tax bill

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

The grantors must sign the deed and the signatures must be acknowledged (notarized). The grantor and grantee must sign the consideration statement & the signatures must be notarized. The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located (or the greater part).

Effective August 1, 2008 KRS 382.135 is amended to read a statement indicating the in-care-of address to which the property tax bill for the year in which the property is transferred may be sent is required for ALL deeds.

Condominium – Master Deed

The master deed establishes a Horizontal Property Regime per KRS381.815 & 381.810. Definitions regarding the horizontal property are found in KRS381.810 & recording requirements are listed in KRS381.835.

The document must have:

• The name of the property owner
• The name of the condominium
• Description of the land
• General description and the number of each unit
• Description of the general common elements of the building
• Preparation Statement
• A set of the floor plans must be filed simultaneously with the master deed. These are recorded in the condominium plat records, or the regular plat records, if a separate set of plat records is not maintained.
• In-care-of address for tax bill

The property owner must sign the document, and the signature must be acknowledged (notarized).

Effective August 1, 2008 KRS 382.135 is amended to read a statement indicating the in-care-of address to which the property tax bill for the year in which the property is transferred may be sent is required for ALL deeds.

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Consideration Certification

Provides that a statement of consideration be on virtually all deeds. The Statement shall be sworn and notarized by both parties as to the true consideration in the deed.

A statement of the full consideration is required on all deeds except for the following:

1. Deeds which only convey utility easements;
2. Deeds which transfer property through a court action pursuant to divorce proceedings;
3. Deeds that convey right-of-ways that involve governmental agencies;
4. Deeds which convey cemetery lots; and
5. Deeds which correct errors in previous deeds, conveying the same property, from the same grantor to the same grantee.
6. Deeds which convey real property to a local airport board.**

In the case of a transfer other than by gift, or with nominal or no consideration a sworn, notarized certificate signed by the grantor or his agent and the grantee or his agent, or the parent or guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years old, that the consideration reflected in the deed is the full consideration paid for the property; or

In the case of a transfer either by gift or with nominal or no consideration, a sworn, notarized certificate signed by the grantor or his agent and the grantee or his agent, or the parent or guardian of a person under eighteen (18) years old, stating that the transfer is by gift and setting forth the estimated fair cash value of the property.

In the case of an exchange of properties, the fair cash value of the  property being exchanged shall be stated in the body of the deed.

In the event of a transfer of property by will or under the laws of intestate succession, the personal representative of the estate, prior to closing out the estate, shall file an affidavit with the county clerk.

OAG 96-21 Deeds of nominal or no consideration and deeds of gift require the statement stating the fair market value of the property.

**It is important to note that although the document does not require a consideration certificate, transfer tax is still due.  The preparer should offer some supporting documentation for the county clerk as it relates to real estate transfer tax due.

Contract for Deed (Land Purchase Contract)

Document must have:

• Name of seller
• Name of the buyer and their mailing address
• Legal description of the property (Common Law & OAG 81-100)
• Source of title
• Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Document must be: Signed and acknowledged (notarized) by both parties.

The title remains with the seller until the completion of the contract, at which time the seller must tender a deed to the buyer.

Transfer tax is then collected on the deed. It is not collected on the contract. Legal process tax is collected because the land contract is analogous to a mortgage and a conveyance has occurred.

Deed

Recording of deeds, KRS382.110

The document must have:

• First party (seller, grantor) and their mailing address
• Second Party (buyer, grantee) and their mailing address
• Consideration statement
• Legal Description
• Source of title
• Preparation Statement
• Return mail address
• In-care-of address for tax bill

The grantor (seller) must sign the deed and the signatures must be acknowledged (notarized). The grantor (seller) & grantee (buyer) must sign the consideration statement and the signatures must be notarized. (KRS 382.135 & KRS382.120) The document must be flied in the county where the property is located (or greater part). KRS382.110

Effective August 1, 2008 KRS 382.135 is amended to read a statement indicating the in-care-of address to which the property tax bill for the year in which the property is transferred may be sent is required for ALL deeds.

Transfer tax is collected on the consideration in the deed per KRS142.050. The tax is computed at the rate of $.50 per $500 value or fraction thereof. (Example: A deed lists a purchase price of $10,000.00. The deed tax due would be $10.00 plus the filing fee.) The transfer tax applies to the value listed in the deed and is imposed upon the grantor (seller). KRS142.050 (7) lists the types of deeds that are exempt from this tax.

Deeds Executed in a Foreign Country

Deeds not executed within the United States or any of its dependencies, may be, admitted to record when certified, under his/her seal of office, by any foreign minister, officer in the consular service of the United States, secretary of legation of the United States, or by the secretary of foreign affairs or a notary public of the nation in which the acknowledgement is made, or by the judge or clerk of a superior court of the nation where the deed is executed, to have been acknowledged or proven before him/her in the manner prescribed by law

Deed of Correction

A deed of correction may be prepared to clear up a defect in title or to correct a mistake.

An example may be the number of acres or a source of title. A deed of correction does not convey interest in land. It is important to note that the original grantor (seller) and grantee (buyer) must be the same in the deed of correction. One cannot add, remove or change a grantor and grantee in a deed of correction. If the deed includes any other parties it is not a deed of correction.

The document must have:

• First Party (seller, grantor) and their mailing address (KRS 382.135, KRS382.200)
• Second Party (buyer, grantee) and their mailing address
• Consideration Statement
• Legal Description
• Source of title
• Preparation Statement
• Return mail address
• The reason for the correction must be apparent
• The document must state that it is a deed of correction and must refer to the deed it is correcting
• In-care-of address for tax bill

The grantor must sign the deed and the signatures must be acknowledged (notarized). The grantor and grantee must sign the consideration statement and the signatures must be notarized. The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office where the property is located.

Effective August 1, 2008 KRS 382.135 is amended to read a statement indicating the in-care-of address to which the property tax bill for the year in which the property is transferred may be sent is required for ALL deeds.

Transfer tax would apply only if the consideration amount has been changed.

Deed of Easements

The document must have:

• Name of the grantor
• Name of the grantee and their mailing address
• Consideration statement signed by both parties and notarized*
• Legal description (Common Law and OAG 81-100)
• Address of each parcel
• Source of title
• Preparation Statement
• Return mail address
• In-care-of address for tax bill

* indicates Documents which convey only utility easements do not require a consideration statement.

Documents must be: signed and notarized in the same manner as a deed. The grantor must sign the easement and the signatures must be acknowledged (notarized). The grantor and grantee must sign the consideration statement and the signatures must be notarized.

Effective August 1, 2008 KRS 382.135 is amended to read a statement indicating the in-care-of address to which the property tax bill for the year in which the property is transferred may be sent is required for ALL deeds.

To be recorded in the deed book and indexed in the general index to deeds. Indexed under both parties and each parcel affected. The first party is the seller (grantor). The second party is the buyer (grantee).

Deed of Release

Also known as:

• Deed of Release
• Satisfaction of Mortgage
• Discharge of Mortgage

The document must have the following information:

• Name of the person or entity releasing the obligation
• Name of the individual or entity being released
• The mortgage book and page reference being released, or the deed book and page in the case of a vendors lien
• Partial releases require a description of the property being released
• Release must state whole or partial release
• Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Document must be signed by the party or parties executing the release and the signature(s) notarized.

Deed of Trust or Assignment

Also known as Bankruptcy Deed

The document must have:

• First Party (debtor seller, grantor) and their mailing address
• Second Party (Trustee) and their mailing address
• Consideration Statement/Fair Market Value would be applicable if real property is involved
• Legal description (Common Law) and OAG 81-100
• Source of title if applicable
• Preparation Statement
• Return mail address
• In-care-of address for tax bill

The grantor must sign the deed and signatures must be acknowledged (notarized). The grantor and grantee must sign the consideration statement and the signatures must be notarized. The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located (or the greater part).

Effective August 1, 2008 KRS 382.135 is amended to read a statement indicating the in-care-of address to which the property tax bill for the year in which the property is transferred may be sent is required for ALL deeds.

Deed Quit Claim

A Quit claim deed is defined as follows:

A deed of conveyance operating by way of release; that is, intended to pass any title, interest or claim which the grantor may have in the premises, but not professing that such title is valid, no containing any warranty or covenants for title.

The purpose is for an individual to convey away any real or perceived interest in a piece of real estate and can encompass on property or all property in the county.

You do not receive the legal assurance of the general warranty of title when a quit claim deed is used.

Lease

The document must have the following information:

• Name of the lessor
• Name of the lessee and their mailing address
• Legal description (Common Law and OAG 81-100)
• A Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Both parties must sign the document and the signatures must be acknowledged (notarized).

Power of Attorney

Filing requirements for a power of attorney to convey or release property are the same as required for recording a deed.

Document must have the following information:

• Name of the person granting the power (grantor)
• Name of the person receiving the power (grantee)

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Document must be: Signed and acknowledged (notarized) by grantor

There are two types of powers. A general power of attorney that grants full power and a specific that allows only specific acts.

Note: This document must be filed at the same time as recording a deed or mortgage signed by the power of attorney or the document must be on file in the county which the land record is being recorded.

Power of Attorney Revocation

The document has the same requirements as a Power of Attorney.

Document must have the following information:

• Name of the person revoking the power attorney
• Name of the person being removed from the power attorney

Document must be: Signed and acknowledged (notarized) by the person revoking the power of attorney.

Deed Transfer Tax

Transfer tax is collected on the actual consideration paid or to be paid in the deed, unless it is a gift

If the deed is a gift or indicates nominal consideration, the tax is paid on the estimated price the property would bring in an open market

The transfer tax is imposed upon the grantor.

The tax is computed at the rate of $.50 for each $500.00 of value or fraction thereof. A deed cannot be recorded unless the real estate tax has been collected. The tax required to be levied by this section shall be collected only once on each transaction and in the county in which the property is conveyed, or the greater of the property is located.

There are some exemptions from the deed transfer tax.  The following list is an example of common exemptions: deeds between husband and wife, or between former spouses as part of a divorce proceeding; a merger or consolidation between and among corporations, partnerships; under a foreclosure proceeding; between parent and child or grandparent and grandchild; between a trustee and a successor trustee.

Agister Lien (Mechanics Lien)

AKA (Also Know As) Materialman’s Lien.

The following lists of liens are recorded as mechanics liens:

• Attorney’s Liens
• Agister’s liens (liens on horses, cattle, livery stable)
• Veterinary Liens
• Liens on Motor Vehicle Repairs and Storage
• Motor Vehicle for Storage and Towing
• Lien for work and supplies on equipment, machinery and motors

These are filed when payment for building repair, storage or services has not been made. These are filed per KRS376.010, KRS376.080.

The document must have the following:

• The name & address of the claimant (person asserting the lien)
• The name & address of the contractor, subcontractor, or authorized agent and the property owner (the person(s) the lien is asserted against)
• The lien is filed against the owner of the property and their name must be listed
• Description of property has to be specific enough to identify the property
• The lien must state the amount due and whether the services were performed by a contract with the owner or with contractor or subcontractor
• Preparation Statement

The person claiming the lien or someone on his behalf must sign the lien. Their signature must be notarized and the notary format must be subscribed and sworn to in order for the lien to be valid.

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

By clicking on the following links, you can print a Mechanics Lien form or release.

Mechanic’s Lien Statement

Architect Lien

Any professional engineer, licensed architect, licensed landscape architect, professional land surveyor or real estate broker who performs professional services or services as defined in KRS322.010(4) for professional engineers, KRS323.010(3) for architects, KRS323A.101(3) for landscape architects, and KRS322.101(10) for professional land surveyors shall have a lien on the building, structure, land, or project on which the services were performed, to secure the amount of the charges for services with interest as provided in KRS360.040 and costs.

Recording Requirements:

• Must be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county in which the property is situated
• Contain a statement of the amount due the claimant, with all just credits and setoffs known to him/her
• Have a description of the property intended to be covered by the lien sufficiently accurate to identify it (either the legal description or an address)
• Have the name of the owner, if known
• Tell whether the services were furnished by contract with the owner or with a contractor or architect
• This statement shall be subscribed and sworn by the person claiming the lien or by someone on his/her behalf

Any lien listed above that involves public improvements will be governed by KRS376.210.

Assessments & Enforcement Liens – City

The statutes address various city assessments that may constitute a lien if filed and recorded. These liens include improvement assessments, sewer & sanitation assessments, general assistance receipts, and code enforcement, public improvements & ordinance-related liens. Many of the statutes are based on the class of city.

The document must be signed by the person or entity asserting the lien or their attorney or agent. The signature does not need to be notarized.

Child Support Liens – In State

A lien filed in favor of the Cabinet for Families and Children against all real & personal property of the obligor. This lien is to be filed as Lis Pendens and only in the real estate records of the county clerk’s office.

The document is filed in the county where the obligor lives.

The document must have:

• The entity asserting the lien
• The person or persons upon whom interest in the property the lien is being filed against (obligor)
• The document must state the action number and the court in which the action is pending
• A Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Document must be: signed by the person or entity asserting the lien or their attorney or agent. The signature does not need to be notarized.

Child Support Liens – Out of State

A lien to enforce a child support obligation, which is created in another state, shall be enforceable against all real & personal property of the obligor located in this state. This lien is to be filed as a Lis Pendens and only in the real estate records of the county clerk’s office in the county or counties where property of obligor exists.

• The person or entity asserting the lien(the person or entity much have the authority to file the lien)
• The authority’s signature must be certified (acknowledged or notarized)
• The person or persons upon whom interest in the property the lien is being filed against (obligor)
• The document must state the action number and the court in which the action is pending
• A Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Document must be: signed by the person or entity asserting the lien or their attorney or agent. The signature does not need to be notarized.

Continuations (Information on Liens)

The notation of a lien on the certificate of title is effective for seven (7) years (or in case if a manufactured home thirty (30) years from the date the security interest is noted on the certificate of title. The filing of a continuation statement within six (6) months preceding the expiration of the initial period of notations effectiveness extends the expiration date for seven (7) additional years for all titled property (including mobile or manufactured homes.)

The original file date is the date used to determine the expiration date. Therefore the expiration date is seven (7) years from the original file date. The six (6) month period preceding the expiration date that the continuation statement can be filed is also based upon the original file date. The continuation statement must be in the county clerk’s office by the expiration date. There is no provision for envelopes that are postmarked on the expiration date, but received a few days later. If you do not have the continuation statement by the expiration date the filing has expired. Do NOT process a continuation statement after the expiration date. A filed financing statement lapses on the expiration date unless a continuation statement is filed.

The county that filed the original lien will process the continuation statement in its index and attach the continuation statement to the original title lien statement. There will not be any input into the AVIS system. It is important to remember that ONLY the county that originally filed a lien can continue or release a lien. The county that files the original lien and the continuation must insure the continuation statement is properly linked to the original filing. Proper filing of the continuation statement is imperative to keep intact the perfection of the lien.

NO FEE is collected on a continuation statement for any titled property. The fact that a lien on titled property now has an expiration date is to the benefit of each clerk. Continuations on titled property will be the exception rather than the rule. The recording requirements for a continuation statement are as follows:

• Received by the county that filed the ORIGINAL TLS
• Name and address of debtor
• Name and address of secured party
• Date of original notation on title
• Original File number
• States it is a continuation – this must be submitted by the lien holder of record

Corporation Lien for Taxes

The corporation shall have a lien for all taxes upon the land assessed & upon all personal property of the owners found upon the premises not exempt from execution, attachment, or distraint.

Unless suit is commenced or proceedings had within ten (10) years from July 1 of any particular year, the lien for that year’s taxes shall be lost.

After the action of the Circuit Court of the county upon the assessment & apportionment, the circuit clerk shall certify a copy of it to the County Clerk.

Index the lien in the real estate index as follows:

• The first party is the owner of the property
• The second party is the holder of the lien (corporation)

Drug Lien

AKA (Also Know As) Revenue Cabinet Lien-Seizing Taxable Property

Within 72 hours after seizure of marijuana or a controlled substance, law enforcement will notify the Revenue Cabinet in writing of each seizure if the tax imposed by KRS138.872 has not been paid as evidence by the absence of the tax stamps, labels, or other official tax indicia required to be affixed to the marijuana or controlled substance.

Recording Requirements:

The notice required in this subsection shall be submitted in the manner prescribed by the Revenue Cabinet and shall include:

1. The name, address, and Social Security number of the person from whom the seizure was made;
2. The type and quantity of the items seized;
3. Any information developed during the course of the investigation regarding any real or personal properties owned by the person from whom the seizure was made;
4. Other information the Revenue Cabinet may require to facilitate the assessment and collection of the tax due pursuant to KRS138.872

The lien will be in favor of the Commonwealth Revenue Cabinet.

Farm Corp for Service Lien

Any custom operator who performs a service on a farm, including but not limited to filling of silos, hay bailing and crop spraying, by contract with, or by the written consent of the owner or manager of the farm, shall have a lien upon the farm crop involved to secure the cost of the service furnished.

Recording requirements for the lien and the lien release and associated fees are the same as the Mechanics Liens and Mechanics Liens Release – See this section for detailed information.

Federal Tax Lien

AKA (Also Know As)IRS liens, AKA (Also Know As) U S liens

The IRS prepares these documents. The liens are filed against the taxpayer per KRS382.480.

Documents must be: signed by the appropriate IRS agent. They do not require notarization.

Forfeited Property Lien

The Commonwealth may file on the official records of any one (1) or more counties a forfeiture line notice of the lien created by statutes in Chapter 218A.

Recording Requirements:

The forfeiture lien notice shall be signed by an attorney authorized to institute a forfeiture action on behalf of the Commonwealth. The notice shall set forth the following information:

• Name of the entity asserting the lien (The Commonwealth);
• The name of the owner of record of the property subject to the lien if known;
• The name of the defendant;
• A description of the property which is subject to the lien;
• The date and place of seizure or location of any property not seized but subject to forfeiture;
• The violation of law alleged with respect to the forfeiture of the property;
• A reference to any judicial proceeding pending against the property with reference to forfeiture;
• The name of the county or counties where the proceeding has been brought;
• The name and address of the attorney filing the forfeiture line notice.

Gas Oil Mineral Leasehold Lien

Any person who performs labor or furnishes materials, supplies, fixtures, machinery or other things of value to a lessee holding or owning a leasehold, or any right conferred by a lease, relating to oil, gas or other minerals, in the development or improvement of the leasehold, by contract with or by the written consent of the owner or the agent or representative of the owner of the leasehold, shall have a lien on the leasehold or the entire interest of the lessee including oil or gas wells, machinery and equipment, to secure payment for the labor or things furnished. If the labor or things are furnished at written consent of any contractor or subcontractor, or the agent of either, the lien herein given shall be for the benefit of whoever may furnish any of the labor or things mentioned. The lien herein provided for shall be effective against the leasehold, or the entire interest of the lessee therein, including all improvements thereon belonging to the lessee.

Recording Requirements for the lien and the lien release and associated fees are the same as Mechanics Liens – See this section(s) for detailed information.

Illegal (Phony) Liens

This statute does not give the County Clerk’s office any right to refuse the lien as long as the lien has the correct filing information.

In other words, if the document meets the recording requirements, the clerk’s office is obligated to record the document.

A person is guilty of filing an illegal lien when he/she files a document or lien that he/she knows or should have known was forged, groundless, contained a material misstatement, or was a false claim. It shall be an affirmative defense that any material misstatement was not intentional.

Filing an illegal lien is a Class D felony for the first offense, a Class C felony for any second offense, and a Class B felony for any subsequent offense.

Judgement Liens

AKA (Also Know As) Notice of Execution.

The document must have the following:

• Name of the person or entity bringing the action
• Name of the person or entity the Judgment is against
• Amount of Judgment, including principal, interest rate, court cost and attorney fees
• Court of record entering the judgment
• Civil action number of the case
• The judgment must include the language of KRS427.060 & KRS426.720, section 3
• Preparation Statement (If document is prepared by a court it may not have a Preparation Statement.)

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

The document must be signed by the judgment creditor or his/her attorney. The signature does not need to be notarized.

Lis Pendens

Lis pendens mean pending suit. The notice of lis pendens is filed on the public record for the purpose of warning all persons that the title to certain property is in litigation& that they are in danger of being bound by adverse Judgment.

The document must have the following information:

• The name of the person(s) or entity that has interest in the land the lien is being filed against
• The name of the person or entity bringing the action
• A legal description of the land involved
• The document must state the action number and the court in which the action is pending
• A Preparation Statement (if court prepared may not have a Preparation Statement)

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

The document must be signed by the person or entity asserting the lien or their attorney or agent. The signature does not need to be notarized.

Lis Pendens Concerning Bankruptcy

Any county clerk shall receive for record and record any certified or attested copy of any matter in reference to bankruptcy which any Act of Congress of the United States may provide for as being necessary to be filed in the county wherein lands of a bankrupt are situated in order to be notice of said bankruptcy.

The document must have the following information:

• The name of the person involved in bankruptcy proceeding
• The trustee in bankruptcy or receiver
• A legal description of the land involved IF there is land involved
• The document must state the bankruptcy case number in which the action is pending
• A Preparation Statement (if court prepared may not have a Preparation Statement)

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

The document must be signed by the person or entity asserting the lien or their attorney or agent. The signature does not need to be notarized.

Medicaid Program Lien

This lien filed by the Commonwealth against all property of any provider or recipient who is found to have defrauded the Medicaid program. The notice of the lien is to be recorded like a lis pendens. The statute allows for partial releases as well as full releases of this lien. The Commonwealth would be the legal entity to record the lien or to release the lien. The recording and release fees associated with this document would be the same as a state tax lien.

The document must have the following information:

• The person or entity (Commonwealth of Kentucky) asserting the lien
• The person, persons, or entity upon who the lien is being filed against
• A legal description of the land involved if available
• A Preparation Statement (Most liens prepared by Commonwealth of Kentucky do not have a Preparation Statement)

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

The document must be signed by the person or entity asserting the lien or their attorney or agent. The signature does not need to be notarized.

Penal Code Offenses Lien

Any convicted person owing fines, court cost, restitution, or reimbursement before or after his/her release from incarceration shall be subject to a lien upon his interest, present or future, in any real property.

The real property lien shall be filed in the circuit clerk’s office of the county in which the person was convicted and shall also be filed by the Commonwealth in any county in which the convicted person is known to own property or reside.

The lien must be foreclosed upon in the manner prescribed in KRSChapter 426 and shall remain valid until satisfied. The lien shall constitute a charge against the estate of any decedent owing moneys under this chapter.

The attorney for the Commonwealth, and not the crime victim shall prepare & file lien documents for moneys to be restored to the crime victim.

The manner of fling, recording, and releasing the lien shall be consistent with the provisions of KRSChapter 376.

State Lottery Corporation Lien

Whenever any person who receives proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets in the capacity of a lottery retailer becomes insolvent, or dies insolvent, the proceeds due the corporation from such person or his/her estate shall have preference over all debts or demands.

The lien shall be of equal rank with the tax liens of the state, or any city, county, or other taxing authority within the state.

The lien must be recorded by the Lottery corporation with the county clerk of any county or counties in which the retailer’s business or residence is located, or in any county in which the retailer has an interest in property.

The lien will be against the retailer. The recording of the lien shall constitute notice of both original obligation to the corporation and all subsequent obligations to the corporation of the same retailer.

The lien will be prepared as a state tax lien.

State Tax Lien

Types of state tax liens are:

• State Tax lien(Revenue Cabinet)
• Recoupment lien (Workforce Development Cabinet)
• Unemployment Insurance
• Workers Compensation
• Inheritance Tax lien
• Notice of Seizure and Tax lien

This document requires:

• First party – the person or entity asserting the lien
• Second party – the person, persons or entity upon who the lien is being filed against
• The document must state the action number and the court in which the action is pending
• A Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Unemployment Lien

An Unemployment Lien on a parity with state, county and municipal ad valorem tax liens. It is superior to the line of any mortgage or other encumbrance heretofore or hereafter created is hereby created in favor of the cabinet upon all property of any subject employer from whom contributions, interest or penalties are or may hereafter become due. The lien shall attach to all interest in property, either real or personal, then owned or subsequently by the person against whom the assessment is made.

The cabinet may file notice of the lien with the county clerk office of any county or counties in which the subject employer’s business or residence is located, or in any county in which the subject employer has interest in property and such notice shall be recorded in the same manner as notices of lis pendens are and the file shall be designated “miscellaneous state tax liens.” Such recordation shall constitute notice of both the original assessment and all subsequent assessments of liability against the same subject employer.

Wage & Hour Lien

A lien may be placed on all property, both real & personal, of an employer who has been assessed civil penalties by the commissioner for violations of the statutes on wage & hours. The lien shall be attached to all property & rights to property owned or subsequently by the employer.

Documents Required:

• The commissioner of the Labor Department (or his/her designee) shall record the lien
• The lien shall show the date on which the notice of violation was issued
• The date of violation
• The name & last known address of the employer against whom the assessment was made
• The amount of unpaid wages, penalties, & interest

The lien shall be superior to the lien of any mortgage or encumbrance thereafter created & shall continue for ten (10) years from the time of the recording, unless sooner released or otherwise discharged.

Lien to be filed in the following offices:

• The lien shall be filed in any of the following offices in which the employer owns property or rights to property
• The office of the county clerk of the county in which the defendant employer resides
• The office of the county clerk of the county in which the defendant employer has it principal place of business
• The office of the county clerk of the county in which the defendant employer has property or an interest in property

Workers Compensation Lien

The Labor & Human Rights Commissioners shall record a certificate prepared& furnished him/her by the general counsel.

It will include:

• The date on which such claim was filed
• The date of the injury alleged
• The name & last known address of the employer against whom it was filed
• The fact that the employer has not secured the payment of compensation as required

Assignments

This instrument is generally lodged when a mortgage holder transfers his interest in a mortgage to another. The document must have the following:

• First party (assignor)
• Second party (assignee) and their mailing address
• The name of the party or parties who executed the original mortgage
• The mortgage book and page reference where the mortgage is lodged for record
• A Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address. The document must be: signed by the mortgagor(s) and the signature(s) acknowledged(notarized). The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located(or the greater part).

Condominium Mortgages

The document requires:

• First party (mortgagor, borrower)
• Second party (mortgagee, lender) and their mailing address
• Amount of the mortgage
• Maturity date (except for revolving credit accounts which do not require a maturity date), relating to obligations, if the document states “due on demand” this requirement is satisfied
• Legal Description of the property (Common Law and OAG 81-100)
• Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address. Document must be: signed by the mortgagor(s) and the signature(s) acknowledged (notarized). The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located (or the greater part).

Master Form Mortgage

Kentucky law provides that a “Master Form for a Mortgage” may be filed in the county clerk’s office of any county. After this document has been recorded other mortgage documents can incorporate a reference to this document. The incorporation of the reference shall have the same effect as if the provisions of the master form had been set forth fully in the mortgage. Recording Requirements:

• Must be entitled on the face “Master form recorded by __________” (name of the person causing the instrument to be recorded)
• Contain forms of covenants, conditions, obligations, powers, and other clauses of a mortgage
• The name of the person or entity causing it to be recorded
• The instrument does not need to be acknowledged
• Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Master Form Mortgage – Incorporation Into Other Mortgages

After the Master Form Mortgage is recorded, any of the provisions of such master form instrument may be incorporated by reference in any mortgage of real estate if:

• The reference in the Mortgages states that the master form instrument was recorded in the county in which the mortgage is offered for record
• The Mortgage states the date when the master form instrument was recorded
• The Mortgage states the book & page where the master form instrument was recorded

Then:

• The recording of any mortgage, which has the reference of the Master Form Mortgage incorporated into the document, will have like provisions of the Master Form Mortgage

MERS (Mortgage Electronic Registration System)

County Clerk offices are receiving mortgages that name the borrower & usually a bank followed by the statement: MERS as nominee. In these cases county clerk offices should index the borrower & MERS & nothing else. The fee is the normal recording fee for a mortgage, nothing more. This is not an additional assignment. After the document has been filed MERS is the legal holder of the mortgage. Any change, assignment or release must come from MERS.

Mortgage

AKA – Indenture of Trust The document must have:

• First party (mortgage, borrower, grantor, trustor)
• Second party (mortgage, borrower, grantee, trustee) and their mailing address
• Amount of mortgage
• Maturity date (except for revolving credit accounts which do not require a maturity date), relating to obligations, if the document states “due on demand” this requirement is satisfied
• Legal Description of the property (A source of title is not required, however, it is desirable to have)(Common Law & OAG 81-100)
• Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address. The document must be: signed by the mortgagor(s) and the signature(s) acknowledged(notarized). The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located(or the greater part).

Mortgage Modification/Extension

The document must have:

• First party (mortgagor, borrower)
• Second party (mortgagee, lender) and their mailing address
• State the book and page of the original mortgage
• Description of the modification
• Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address. The borrower (mortgagor) must sign the document. The signatures must be acknowledged (notarized). The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located (or greater part).

Release

AKA Deed of Release, Satisfaction of Mortgage, Discharge of Mortgage. The document must have the following information:

• Name of the person or entity releasing the obligation
• Name of the individual or entity being released
• The mortgage book and page reference being released, or the deed book and page in the case of a vendors lien
• Partial releases require a description of the property being released
• Release must state whole or partial release
• Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address. Document must be signed by the party or parties executing the release and the signature(s) notarized.

Mortgage Release to Secure Additional Indebtedness

KRS 382.520 provides statutory direction for renewal, extension or additional loan under a mortgage on real estate. It also defines the superiority of liens & makes a provision to request a mortgage release to secure additional indebtedness. This document is not a deed of release but a notice to the Senior Mortgage holder of a request to secure additional debt by the mortgagor. The provisions are as follow:

• The request must be written
• The request must refer to KRS382.520(2) & (3)
• The request shall be signed by the mortgagor or his/her agent or attorney
• It must set forth a description of the real property to which the request relates
• It must include the date, parties to, the volume and initial page of the record of the original mortgage
• It must have a description of the nature, amount, and holder of the lien or encumbrance that the mortgagor intends to place upon such real property

The request must be sent by certified mail with a return receipt to the holder of the mortgage, at the address of record. The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Condominium Plats

Condo Plats (Floor Plans) require:

• The layout, location, unit numbers and dimensions of the units
• The name of the property or that it has no name
• Certification from a registered architect or professional engineer that the plans fully and accurately depict the layout, location, unit numbers and dimensions of the units as built
• If the plans do not include a verified statement by such architect or engineer that such plans fully and accurately depict the layout, location, unit numbers and dimensions of the units as built, there shall be recorded prior to the first conveyance of any unit an amendment to the declaration to which shall be attached a verified statement of a registered architect or professional engineer so certifying as to the plans theretofore filed, or being filed simultaneously with such amendment.

Condominium plats (floor plans) are not required to go through the planning commission. However additional expense fee may be charged as similar to the plats if the planning commission requires consistency for the Preparation of a blue line.

Plats (with Planning Commission)

The County Clerk shall record plats after approval by the planning commission, (KRS 100.283). The document must have the following:

• The plat must have the approval of the planning commission and the commission’s certificate signed and dated
• The plat requires the surveyor’s certification, signed and dated and his seal
• The plat cannot exceed 24 inches X 36 inches in size.

The statutes do not give additional specific requirements for plats, however the fact that a survey or plat describes the land, it is presumed that the survey or plat must have:

• The owner’s signed certification; signature must be notarized. Required in Meade County
• Source of title

Plats Without Planning Commissions

A deed and a plat are two legal instruments that relate to each other. Therefore, it can be argued that many of the requirements for a deed are also requirements for a plat. The statutes provide the following documents requirements for a plat:

• The plat cannot exceed 24 inches X 36 inches in size.
• The plat requires the surveyor’s certification, signed and dated and his/her seal.

The statutes do not give additional specific requirements for plats, however the fact that a survey or plat describes the land, it is presumed that the survey or plat must have:

• The owner’s signed certification; signature must be notarized
• Source of title

The purpose of a plat or survey is to provide a map of the property. Part of the definition includes:

• Determination or establishment of the facts of size, shape, topography, and acreage;
• Subdivision, division and consolidation of lands;
• Preparation of physical written description for use in legal instruments of conveyance or real property and property rights;
• Preparation of subdivision record plats

Condominium Deed

The document must have the following:

• First party and their mailing address
• Second party and mailing address
• Description (unit number, condo name, etc)
• State that the property is “a condominium unit”
• Source of title must include the Book and Page reference to the master deed and the cabinet and slide to the floor plan
• Preparation Statement
• Consideration certificate

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

The grantors must sign the deed and the signatures must be acknowledged (notarized). The grantor and grantee must sign the consideration statement & the signatures must be notarized. The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located (or the greater part).

Condominium Mortgages

The document requires:

• First party (mortgagor, borrower)
• Second party (mortgagee, lender) and their mailing address
• Amount of the mortgage
• Maturity date (except for revolving credit accounts which do not require a maturity date) relating to obligations, if the document states “due on demand” this requirement is satisfied
• Legal Description of the property (Common Law and OAG 81-100)
• Preparation Statement

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Document must be: signed by the mortgagor(s) and the signature(s) acknowledged (notarized). The document must be filed in the county clerk’s office of the county where the property is located (or the greater part).

Condominium Plats

Condo Plats (Floor Plans) require:

• The layout, location, unit numbers and dimensions of the units
• The name of the property or that it has no name
• Certification from a registered architect or professional engineer that the plans fully and accurately depict the layout, location, unit numbers and dimensions of the units as built
• If the plans do not include a verified statement by such architect or engineer that such plans fully and accurately depict the layout, location, unit numbers and dimensions of the units as built, there shall be recorded prior to the first conveyance of any unit an amendment to the declaration to which shall be attached a verified statement of a registered architect or professional engineer so certifying as to the plans theretofore filed, or being filed simultaneously with such amendment

Condominium plats (floor plans) are not required to go through the planning commission.  However additional expense fee may be charged as similar to the plats if the planning commission requires consistency for the preparation of a blue line.

Master Condominium Deed

The master deed establishes a Horizontal Property Regime per KRS381.815 & 381.810. Definitions regarding the horizontal property are found in KRS381.810 & recording requirements are listed in KRS381.835.

The document must have:

• The name of the property owner
• The name of the condominium
• Description of the land
• General description and the number of each unit
• Description of the general common elements of the building
• Preparation Statement
• A set of the floor plans must be filed simultaneously with the master deed. These are recorded in the condominium plat records, or the regular plat records, if a separate set of plat records is not maintained

The property owner must sign the document, and the signature must be acknowledged (notarized).

The clerk shall request a return mail address.

Transfer of a Kentucky Titled Vehicle

Mail or In-Person Renewal

To renew your KY vehicle registration by mail or in person, you will need:

• Your certificate of registration.
• Proof of your car insurance (must be the original PAPER COPY; photocopies are not accepted).
• Payment (See “auto renewal fees for more information”.)

NOTE: You will be charged an additional $2 convenience fee for mailed-in renewals.Mail the above documents to:

Woodford County Clerk
103 South Main Street, Suite 120
Versailles, KY 40383

or bring them to the office in person:

103 South Main Street, Suite 120
Versailles, KY 40383

If you renew by mail you should receive your decals in about 7 business days.

ATTENTION Residents of northern Woodford County!!! For your convenience, a drop slot has been installed in the door of the Midway City Hall for you to drop renewal requests into. Please include all the required documents stated above. We will pick it up each morning, complete the transaction at our office, and mail it out the same day.

For all county residents, if you would like to leave your renewal requests after hours please use the Sherriff’s drop box located on the side of the courthouse by the door outside the Sherriff’s office. Please include all the required documents stated above. We will pick it up each morning, complete the transaction at our office, and mail it out the same day.

Auto-Renewal Fees

Your Kentucky registration renewal fee will be displayed on the registration renewal notice you receive from the Kentucky DMV. Your fee is determined based on the type of vehicle and license plate you have. Common registration renewal fees for vehicles with regular KY plates are:

• Standard non-commercial vehicle: $21
• Motorcycle: $18.50
• Farm vehicle: $31** ($21)

**$10.00 of this initial issuance fee and renewal fee are voluntary contributions. All donations go to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. For more information, please visit www.kyagr.com.This plate is not available for personalization.

For a full list of registration renewal fees for special license plates, visit the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Licensing website.

You will also need to pay the following additional fees if you renew your vehicle registration online or by mail:

• Online: fee is the percentage of the transaction total.
• By mail: $2.

Payment Options Include:

Cash, Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa,  Discover* and Personal Checks from Woodford County Residents Only.

*On transactions of $59 and less a $1.50 processing fee will be added by the processor. On transaction totals of $60 and up the fee will be 2.49% of the transaction total.

Repossessions

Instructions for Repossessions

The repossession transfer must take place in the county of record where the lien is filed.

The following forms (can be located under Motor Vehicle forms) are needed to complete the transfer:

1. Repo affidavit (TC96-192)
2. Copy of contract or security agreement
3. A lien release (TC96-187)
4. Application for the title (TC96-182)
5. The license plate must be turned in. If you are unable to return the plate and it is not expired, the plate must be replaced. Please submit a completed TC 96-167 form along with the additional fee listed below. Plate Replacement Fee $6.00
6. All specialty plates must be converted to a regular plate before transfer. Conversion Fee $3.00

The fees are as follows:

• Title Only Fee $9.00
• Speed Title Only Fee $25.00
• For Kentucky dealerships, the plate may remain with the vehicle if requested.

The fees are:

• Title Fee $17.00
• Speed Title Fee $33.00

For overnight packages mail to:

Woodford County Clerk’s Office
Attention: Motor Vehicle Processing Center
103 South Main Street, Suite 120
Versailles, KY 40383