Welcome
As your County Clerk, I wanted to let you know we are updating our website. The future site will give you access to better information about the services and functions of our office. We are committed to providing access to public records and serving you.
We welcome your recommendations and suggestions on how we can improve our services to you.
We strive to provide you with the most efficient, cost-effective services possible.
Jessica Baker,
Green County Clerk
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Records
It is the responsibility of the county clerk to issue, register, record, and keep various county records including legal and land records. Legal records and Land Records can be viewed at the Green County Courthouse. Land records can also be viewed online through the ecclix.com system
Motor Vehicles
Motor vehicle licensing is the most widely used service of the County Clerk’s office. Various motor vehicle forms can be downloaded from this website for your convenience.
LICENSE PLATES
The state of Kentucky offers many different license plate designs. Many of these can also be personalized. Pictures, initial cost of the plate, renewal cost, eligibility, personalization cost, and personalization availability lookup are all available on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
E-Recording Services:
Indecomm
Phone: (704) 412-3179
Website: indecomm.com
CSC
Phone: (866) 652-0111
Email: [email protected]
Website: cscglobal.com/service/erecording/
Simplifile
Phone: (800) 460-5657
Email: [email protected]
Website: simplifile.com
REGISTRATION RENEWAL
There are several ways you may renew your registration:
- CLERK’S OFFICE You will need to bring your registration renewal notice, registration receipt, proof of insurance, and check or money order to the clerk’s office.
- US MAIL You can mail your registration renewal notice, registration receipt, proof of insurance, and check or money order to the clerk’s office. Be sure to add $2 to your payment for handling.
- ONLINE You may qualify for online renewal. Payments can be made using a credit card. An additional $5 convenience fee will be charged for online renewals. View requirements and/or renew online.
VOTER INFORMATION
Absentee ballots are available through the county clerk’s office in person, by phone, mail, or fax. To ensure your are eligible to vote absentee, please review the information on eligibility.
Additional information regarding voting is available through the state voter information guide.
For voting locations, see What Magisterial District am I in?
Conducting Elections
The County Clerk is responsible for conducting all elections including Primary, General, and Special elections. The County Clerk is also responsible for all the various aspects of elections including registering and purging voter rolls, providing election forms and election results.
ELECTIONS
Past election results for all elections are available for download from the Kentucky State Board of Elections website.
For live election results check here.
Sample Ballots are available for review before each election. Copies are posted in pdf format. Additional information regarding elections and becoming a candidate can be viewed at the Kentucky Secretary Of State site.
Candidate Filings
Candidate Filings can be found here
Voter Residency List
Voter Residency List can be found here
Important Election Dates
PRE-ELECTION ACTIVITIES
November 5, 2025 – Earliest date for the affixing of signatures on candidate filing forms for an office on the ballot in 2026.
December 31, 2025 – Last day to change political party affiliation and be eligible to vote in the political party’s upcoming primary election.
January 9, 2026, at 4 PM – Candidate filing deadline: last day to file nomination papers for candidates who must run in the primary.
April 20, 2026, at 4 PM – Last day to register to vote for the primary.
June 2, 2026, at 4 PM – Non-partisan candidate filing deadline.
October 5, 2026, at 4 PM – Last day to register or make changes for the General Election.
PRIMARY ELECTION
April 4, 2026, to May 5th, 2026, at 11:59 PM – Online mail-in absentee portal open for PRIMARY ELECTION mail-in ballot requests.
April 20, 2026, at 4 PM – Last day to register to vote for the primary.
May 6th to 8th and 11th to 13th, 2026 – Excused, in-person absentee voting.
May 14th to 16th, 2026 – ln person, no-excuse early voting.
May 19, 2026, from 6 AM to 6 PM – PRIMARY ELECTION DAY.
GENERAL ELECTION
September 19, 2026, to 0ctober 20, 2026 at 11:59 PM – Online mail-in absentee portal open for mail-in ballot requests.
October 5, 2026, at 4 PM – Last day to register or make changes for the General Election.
October 21st to 23rd and 26th to 28th, 2026 – Excused, in-person absentee voting.
October 29th to 31st, 2026 – In person, no-excuse early voting.
November 3, 2026, from 6 AM – 6 PM – GENERAL ELECTION DAY.
Green County Clerk
Jessica Shofner Baker
For inquiries, please contact the County Clerk’s office:
- [email protected]
- Phone (270) 932-5386
- Fax (270) 932-6241
Recording Fees
| Document Description | Category | New Minimum Fee | */# |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affidavit of Conversion to Real Estate | Miscellaneous | $51 | * |
| Affidavit of Descent | Deed | $50 | * |
| Affidavit per KRS 382.297 or 382.337 | Deed/Mortgage | $46 | * |
| Agreement | Deed/Mortgage | $46 | * |
| Articles and Amended Articles (Profit & Nonprofit) | Corporate Records | $46 | * |
| Assignment of Mortgage | Miscellaneous | $46 | * |
| Assignment of Rents | Deed | $50 | * |
| Assignment of Vendor's Lien | Miscellaneous | $46 | * |
| Assumed Name | Corporate Records | $46 | * |
| Assumption Agreement | Mortgage | $46 | * |
| Attest-Release (In House) | Release | $46 | * |
| Bonds- Property as Surety | Miscellaneous Enc | $63 | |
| Bond to Release a Mechanic Lien | Release | $60 | * |
| Certificate of Delinquency Assignment | Miscellaneous | $30 | |
| Certificate of Delinquency Re-Assignment | Miscellaneous | $46 | * |
| Certificate of Delinquency Release | Release | $46 | * |
| Child Support Lien-In State | Encumbrance | $5 | |
| Child Support Lien-Out of State | Encumbrance | $46 | * |
| Child Support Lien Release-In State | Release | $5 | |
| Child Support Lien Release-Out of State | Release | $46 | * |
| Condominium Declaration/Associated Documents | Condo Deed | $50 | * |
| Contract Real Estate/Land | Deed | $50 | * |
| Declaration of Trust | Deed | $46 | * |
| Deed | Deed/Condo Deed | $50 | * |
| Deed of Correction | Deed | $46 | * |
| Deed of Restrictions | Deed | $50 | * |
| Podiatrist | Registry | $10 | |
| Easement | Deed | $50 | * |
| Easement Release | Deed | $46 | * |
| Encumbrance | Encumbrance | $46 | * |
| Encumbrance Release | Release | $46 | * |
| Fixture Filing | Fixture | $96 | * |
| Fixture Continuation, Assignment, Amendment, Partial Release | Fixture | $46 | * |
| Inheritance Tax Lien | Encumbrance | $5 | |
| Inheritance Tax Lien Release | Miscellaneous | $5 | |
| Judgment Lien | Encumbrance | $46 | * |
| Land Use Restrictions | Land Use | $50 | |
| Lease-Real Estate and/or Equipment | Deed | $50 | * |
| Limited Partnership or Partnership Agreement | Corporate Records | $46 | * |
| Lis Pendens Notice | Encumbrance | $46 | * |
| Lis Pendens Notice Release | Release | $46 | * |
| Marital Agreement | Deed | $46 | * |
| Master Deed for Condominiums | Condo Deed/Deed | $50 | * |
| Mechanic Lien | Mechanic Lien | $46 | * |
| Mechanic Lien Release | Release | $46 | * |
| Mortgage | Mortgage/Condo Mtg | $80 | # |
| Mortgage Modification Agreement | Mortgage/Condo Mtg | $46 | * |
| Mortgage (Real Estate) with Assignment | Mortgage/Condo Mtg | $126 | # |
| Option Agreement-Real Estate | Deed | $50 | * |
| Plat | Plat Cabinet | $50 | |
| Power of Attorney | Deed | $50 | * |
| Release of Mortgage-Full or Partial | Release | $46 | * |
| Revocation of Power of Attorney | Deed | $46 | * |
| Subordination Agreement | Mortgage | $46 | * |
| Tax Lien-Federal | Encumbrance | $46 | * |
| Tax Lien-State | Encumbrance | $5 | |
| Tax Lien Release-Federal | Release | $46 | * |
| Tax Lien Release-State | Release | $5 | |
| Will | Will | $47 | * |
| Renunciation of Will | Will | $46 | * |
| Disclaimer of Will | Will | $46 | * |
| Filing with statutory authority for which no specific fee is set | Varies | $46 | * |