Guide to filing construction documents in Trigg County, Kentucky

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Trigg County should get familiar with the Trigg 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 Trigg 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 Trigg County, read Filing a Lien in Kentucky: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Trigg County Clerk Forms:

Lien FAQs for Trigg County

What types of documents can I file at the Trigg 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 Trigg County, Kentucky?

Filing in person

You can file your Clerk in person at the County Clerk, located at:
38 Main St
Cadiz, Kentucky, KY, 42211

Hours of operation:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am. – 4:00 pm

If you need more information, you can call them at (270) 522-6661.

E-Filing

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Who can file a lien in Trigg County?

If you provided labor or materials on a construction project located in Trigg 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 Trigg 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 date of last furnishing. Subcontractors and suppliers have 6 months to file after date of last furnishing.

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

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Trigg 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 Trigg County Clerk to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

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

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

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

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

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

In person

38 Main St, Cadiz , KY 42211

By mail

38 Main St, P.O. Box 1310, Cadiz, KY 42211

Electronically

The Trigg County Clerk does not currently have an online resource for requesting document copies