Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Chouteau, MT
Chouteau (population 5,895) records real-property documents through the Chouteau County Clerk and 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.
Chouteau recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Chouteau County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional fee for non-standard documents; certified copies ~$2 + $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional (pre-2025-increase figures, unverified for current rate))
- Mailing address
- Chouteau County Courthouse, 1308 Franklin Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442
- Phone
- (406) 622-5151
- Checks payable to
- unverified - contact office
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet found; Realty Transfer Certificate (Form 488 RTC) generally required statewide for deeds
Can you e-record in Chouteau?
Chouteau records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Chouteau, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Chouteau 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 by mail to Chouteau County Clerk and Recorder at Chouteau County Courthouse, 1308 Franklin Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional fee for non-standard documents; certified copies ~$2 + $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional (pre-2025-increase figures, unverified for current rate))).
- 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 Chouteau standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Chouteau recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Chouteau?
The Chouteau County Clerk and Recorder charges $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional fee for non-standard documents; certified copies ~$2 + $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional (pre-2025-increase figures, unverified for current rate)), with checks payable to unverified - contact office. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Chouteau?
Chouteau records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Chouteau?
Mail recordings to Chouteau County Clerk and Recorder: Chouteau County Courthouse, 1308 Franklin Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442 ((406) 622-5151).
Can Jurably record my document in Chouteau for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Chouteau recorder in person.
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Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.