Guide to filing construction documents in Meade County, Kentucky

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Meade County should get familiar with the Meade 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 Meade County Clerk, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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

Download Meade County Clerk Forms:

Lien FAQs for Meade County

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

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
Notice to Owner
Notice of Contract
Lien release bond
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Meade County, Kentucky?

Filing in person

You can file your Clerk in person at the County Clerk, located at:
516 Hillcrest Drive
Brandenburg, Kentucky, KY, 40108

Hours of operation:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thurs, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

If you need more information, you can call them at (270) 422-2152.

E-Filing

Who can file a lien in Meade County?

If you provided labor or materials on a construction project located in Meade County, Kentucky, then your mechanics lien should be filed here. However, every state has specific rules about who has the right to file a lien, including notice requirements and specific deadlines. To make sure you are allowed to file a lien, visit the Kentucky Mechanics Lien Guide & FAQ page.

What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Meade 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 Meade County Clerk fees to file a lien?

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

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

Visit the Meade County Clerk fees page for the latest information.

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

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

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

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

In person

515 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108

By mail

516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108