Estate Planning & Probate in Boyle County, Kentucky

There are two reasons people look up Boyle County probate: to keep a family out of it, or to get a loved one's estate through it. This page points you to the right path—planning ahead, or settling an estate at the District Court.

The Probate Process in Boyle County

Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In Boyle County, probate runs through the District Court at 321 W. Main St., Danville. The court sits in the 50th Judicial Circuit. Boyle County shares the 50th Judicial Circuit with Mercer.

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Probate Court Record

District Court

Boyle County · 50th Judicial Circuit

Address

321 W. Main St.Danville, KY 40422

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Paper filing availableE-filing optional
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents

Recording Office Record

County Clerk

Boyle County · County Clerk · Casey McCoy

Address

321 W. Main St., Room 123Danville, KY 40422

Hours

Mon 8:30 AM-5:00 PM; Tue-Fri 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

E-recording

Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Hopdox
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$46 for the first 5 pages plus $3 for each page beyond 5; transfer tax may need separate review.

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Verified September 4, 2026 · Source

Local Procedures at the District Court

Cash required for bond payments, probation, and parole fees. All other payments: cashier's check, money order, credit and debit cards (fee applies), or online ePay.

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