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Recording a Deed or Document in Big Horn, MT
Big Horn (population 13,124) records real-property documents through the Clerk & Recorder, Big Horn County. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Big Horn recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clerk & Recorder, Big Horn County
- Recording fee
- $20.00 first page (effective Oct 1, 2025 per MT HB192; prior fee was $8/page) first / $10.00 per subsequent page add'l (+$10.00 additional for non-standard documents; copy fees $0.50 first page/$0.25 subsequent; certification $2.00 per document)
- Mailing address
- P.O. Box 908, Hardin, MT 59034 (physical: 121 W. 3rd St., Room 203, 2nd Floor, Hardin, MT 59034)
- Phone
- 406-665-9730 / 406-665-9731
- Checks payable to
- unverified - not confirmed on official site
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet mandated; standard MCA 7-4-2636 formatting (3-inch top margin) applies
Can you e-record in Big Horn?
Yes. Big Horn accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Big Horn, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Big Horn formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, or by mail to Clerk & Recorder, Big Horn County at P.O. Box 908, Hardin, MT 59034 (physical: 121 W. 3rd St., Room 203, 2nd Floor, Hardin, MT 59034).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 first page (effective Oct 1, 2025 per MT HB192; prior fee was $8/page) first / $10.00 per subsequent page add'l (+$10.00 additional for non-standard documents; copy fees $0.50 first page/$0.25 subsequent; certification $2.00 per document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Big Horn standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Big Horn recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Big Horn?
The Clerk & Recorder, Big Horn County charges $20.00 first page (effective Oct 1, 2025 per MT HB192; prior fee was $8/page) first / $10.00 per subsequent page add'l (+$10.00 additional for non-standard documents; copy fees $0.50 first page/$0.25 subsequent; certification $2.00 per document), with checks payable to unverified - not confirmed on official site. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Big Horn?
Yes. Big Horn accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Big Horn?
Mail recordings to Clerk & Recorder, Big Horn County: P.O. Box 908, Hardin, MT 59034 (physical: 121 W. 3rd St., Room 203, 2nd Floor, Hardin, MT 59034) (406-665-9730 / 406-665-9731).
Can Jurably record my document in Big Horn for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Big Horn recorder in person.
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