Lee County, Kentucky
Not EligibleLee County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the County Clerk in Beattyville.
Lee County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 7,313
- County seat
- Beattyville
- Recording office
- County Clerk
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $142,000
- FIPS code
- 21129
Reach the recording office in Lee County
The County Clerk handles real estate recording in Lee County. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit leecounty.ky.govOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Not yet — Lee County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the County Clerk's office in Beattyville, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
Lee County is home to about 7,313 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 111th by population among the 120 Kentucky jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has declined about 0.7% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $142,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
In Kentucky, the elected County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other real estate documents for the county.
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in Kentucky. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lee County accept electronic recording?
Not currently. Lee County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in Lee County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the County Clerk, located in Beattyville (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Lee County?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in Kentucky — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Lee County every day.
Title & escrow companies
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.