Montana · Document Recording
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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Carter 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Carter 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 Carter recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.