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Recording a Deed or Document in Carter, MT
Carter (population 1,415) records real-property documents through the Carter County Clerk & Recorder. 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.
Carter recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Carter County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637; previously $8.00/page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional charge for non-standard documents; certified copies $2 certification fee + $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional page)
- Mailing address
- PO Box 315, 214 Park Street, Ekalaka, MT 59324
- Phone
- (406) 775-8749
- Checks payable to
- unverified - contact office to confirm (likely 'Carter County Clerk & Recorder')
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet mandated; a Realty Transfer Certificate (Form 488 RTC) must accompany real property transfer deeds
Can you e-record in Carter?
Yes. Carter 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 Carter, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Carter 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 Carter County Clerk & Recorder at PO Box 315, 214 Park Street, Ekalaka, MT 59324.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637; previously $8.00/page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional charge for non-standard documents; certified copies $2 certification fee + $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Carter
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Carter property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Carter recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Carter?
The Carter County Clerk & Recorder charges $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637; previously $8.00/page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional charge for non-standard documents; certified copies $2 certification fee + $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional page), with checks payable to unverified - contact office to confirm (likely 'Carter County Clerk & Recorder'). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Carter?
Yes. Carter 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 Carter?
Mail recordings to Carter County Clerk & Recorder: PO Box 315, 214 Park Street, Ekalaka, MT 59324 ((406) 775-8749).
How can Jurably help with recording in Carter?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Carter to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Carter recorder in person.
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Under contract in Carter? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.