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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Dawson 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Dawson 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 Dawson recorder in person.
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