Pulaski County Kentucky Deed Records

Pulaski County lies in south central Kentucky with a population of 66,842 residents. The county seat is Somerset. Pulaski County Deed Records are kept by the County Clerk. These Deed Records include property deeds, mortgages, liens, and plat maps. Property owners and title researchers rely on these Deed Records for verification. The Clerk office manages both paper archives and digital Deed Records. Many Deed Records in Pulaski County date back several decades. You can search Deed Records in person or through online access. The eCCLIX system offers remote access to Deed Records.

Pulaski County Deed Records Office

The Pulaski County Clerk keeps all Deed Records for Pulaski County. Tim O. Caldwell serves as the current County Clerk. His office sits in downtown Somerset near the courthouse. The Clerk records every transaction in the official Deed Records. These Deed Records include warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds, and mortgages. The office also records liens and releases in the Deed Records. Powers of attorney are filed in the Deed Records too. All Deed Records in Pulaski County are open to public inspection in Pulaski County. You may visit to search Deed Records during operating hours.

The Pulaski County Clerk office is at 100 N. Main Street, Somerset, KY 42501. You can call the office at (606) 679-2042 for Deed Records questions. The official website is pulaskicoc.com. The office runs on Eastern Time like the rest of Kentucky. Staff can help with Deed Records searches and copies. They can also answer questions about Deed Records fees and requirements.

The Clerk office hours are Monday through Friday for Deed Records access. The doors open at 8:00 AM Eastern Time. They close at 4:30 PM Eastern Time each weekday. The office is closed on weekends and state holidays. Holiday schedules affect access to Deed Records. Call ahead to confirm hours before visiting for Deed Records. This avoids a wasted trip to Somerset for Deed Records.

Online Deed Records Access via eCCLIX

Pulaski County Deed Records are available online through the eCCLIX portal. This system lets you search Deed Records from your home or office. You can view and download Deed Records through the online system. Access to Deed Records requires a paid subscription plan. Users can search Deed Records by name or property details. The Deed Records database holds various document types and years. Coverage of Deed Records varies by document type and date range.

To access Pulaski County Deed Records online, visit ecclix.com. You must create an account first to view Deed Records. The subscription page is at ecclix.com/Subscribe. The setup fee for Deed Records access starts at $200 for the first county. Each extra county for Deed Records access adds $20 to setup. The monthly fee is $75 per county for Deed Records. Each Deed Records document download costs $10.

Note that eChecks are no longer accepted for Deed Records access. This change took effect on June 1, 2025 for all Deed Records users. You must use a credit card or other payment method for Deed Records. The eCCLIX support team can help with Deed Records access issues. They are available by phone at 502-266-9445 during business hours. Their hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM EST for Deed Records help. You can also email them at cs@smllc.us for Deed Records support.

Pulaski County Deed Recording Fees

The Pulaski County Clerk charges fees to record documents in the Deed Records. These Deed Records fees are set by Kentucky state law. Different Deed Records documents have different recording rates. Extra pages in Deed Records may add to the cost. Always check current Deed Records fees before filing documents. The Clerk can provide exact Deed Records fee amounts.

A deed costs $50 to record in the Pulaski County Deed Records. This Deed Records fee covers up to five pages of the document. Each extra page in Deed Records adds $3 to the cost. Mortgages cost $80 to record in Deed Records for up to thirty pages. Extra pages for mortgage Deed Records are $3 each. A mortgage with assignment costs $126 in Deed Records. This Deed Records fee also includes thirty pages. Assignments and releases each cost $46 in Deed Records. These Deed Records fees cover up to five pages. Plats cost a flat $50 fee to file in Deed Records.

Kentucky charges a transfer tax on deeds filed in Deed Records. The Deed Records transfer tax rate is $0.50 per $500 of property value. This applies to the full amount or any fraction thereof in Deed Records. The grantor pays this tax when recording in Deed Records. The tax is based on the price stated in the Deed Records. The Clerk collects this tax at the time of Deed Records recording.

Pulaski County Deed Recording Requirements

Documents must meet certain rules to be recorded in Pulaski County Deed Records. Pulaski County follows Kentucky standards for all Deed Records. These Deed Records rules help ensure clear title records for property. Rejected Deed Records documents delay real estate deals. Review Deed Records requirements before filing any documents. This saves time and money on Deed Records filings.

All Deed Records documents must use white paper only. The Deed Records paper size must be 8.5 by 11 inches. Use black ink only for Deed Records submissions. The Deed Records font must be at least 8 point size. Margins matter for Deed Records document formatting. The top margin on the first Deed Records page needs 2 inches. All other Deed Records margins need 1 inch minimum.

Required items include original signatures on documents. Names must be typed beneath each signature. You need mailing addresses for grantors and grantees. Include the tax bill "in-care-of" address. The preparer's name and address must appear. A full legal description is required for filings in Pulaski County. Reference the source of title in the Deed Records. Include a consideration statement with filings. A gift affidavit works if no money changes hands.

Kentucky State Deed Records Resources

Kentucky has 120 counties that maintain Deed Records. Each county keeps its own Deed Records separate from other counties. The Kentucky County Clerks Association helps standardize Deed Records practices. This group supports clerks who manage Deed Records across Kentucky. They provide training on Deed Records laws and systems. They also help clerks with new Deed Records rules and statutes.

The Kentucky Secretary of State Land Office holds historical Deed Records. These Deed Records date back to Virginia land grants before statehood. The Deed Records start in 1773 and run through 1792. You can search these old Deed Records online through their portal. This helps trace land ownership in Pulaski County back to early Kentucky settlers through Deed Records.

Cities in Pulaski County

Somerset is the largest city in Pulaski County and holds the Deed Records. It serves as the county seat for all Pulaski County Deed Records. All Pulaski County Deed Records are filed in Somerset. The County Clerk office handles Deed Records for all county towns. Property in any city uses the same Deed Records process. The Clerk keeps one Deed Records index for the whole county.

Other towns in Pulaski County include Burnside, Ferguson, and Science Hill. People in these areas file deeds at the Somerset office for Pulaski County. The same fees and rules apply countywide. All property records go through the Somerset office.

Nearby Counties with Deed Records Access

These counties border Pulaski County and maintain separate Deed Records. Each has its own Clerk office for Deed Records. Deed Records must be filed in the correct county of location. Check the property location before you search Deed Records. This ensures you use the right office for Deed Records.