Carrol County Clerk Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Carrol County, Kentucky

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Carrol County should get familiar with the Carrol County Clerk. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Carrol County Clerk, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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The mechanics lien rules in Kentucky can be complex. Before recording a lien in Carrol County, read Filing a Lien in Kentucky: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Carrol County Clerk Forms:

• Kentucky Mechanics Lien Form
• Kentucky Notice to Owner Form
• Kentucky Mechanics Lien Release Form

Lien FAQs for Carrol County

What types of documents can I file at the Carrol County Clerk?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien
Lis pendens

Which office records mechanics liens in Carrol County, Kentucky?

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What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Carrol County, Kentucky?

In Kentucky, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 6 months to file a lien after the last day of providing labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 6 months to file after last day of providing labor or materials.

What are the Carrol County Clerk fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Carrol County, Kentucky:
$46 for the first 5 pages; $3 for each additional page.

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Carrol County Clerk to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

How do I release a lien in Carrol County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Carrol County Clerk, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$46.

How do I get copies of documents from the Carrol County Clerk?

In Carrol County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Carrol County Clerk.