Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Dawson, MT
Dawson (population 8,940) records real-property documents through the Dawson 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.
Dawson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Dawson County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637; prior rate $8.00/page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional fee for non-standard documents)
- Mailing address
- 207 W. Bell St, Glendive, MT 59330
- Phone
- 406-377-3058
- Checks payable to
- unverified - contact office
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet found; Realty Transfer Certificate (Form 488 RTC) required with property transfer deeds; grantor signature must be notarized/acknowledged
Can you e-record in Dawson?
Yes. Dawson accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Dawson, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Dawson 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, CSC, or by mail to Dawson County Clerk & Recorder at 207 W. Bell St, Glendive, MT 59330.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637; prior rate $8.00/page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional fee for non-standard documents)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Dawson
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 Dawson 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.
Dawson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Dawson?
The Dawson County Clerk & Recorder charges $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637; prior rate $8.00/page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional fee for non-standard documents), 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 Dawson?
Yes. Dawson accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Dawson?
Mail recordings to Dawson County Clerk & Recorder: 207 W. Bell St, Glendive, MT 59330 (406-377-3058).
How can Jurably help with recording in Dawson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Dawson 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 Dawson recorder in person.
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Under contract in Dawson? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.