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Recording a Deed or Document in Deer Lodge, MT
Deer Lodge (population 9,421) records real-property documents through the Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk & Recorder (consolidated city-county government). 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.
Deer Lodge recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk & Recorder (consolidated city-county government)
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637, explicitly cited on county page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional charge for non-standard documents; $5.00 per document for filing (non-recording statutory filings))
- Mailing address
- A-DLC Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711
- Phone
- 406-563-4060
- Checks payable to
- ADLC Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: No standalone cover sheet mandated; Realty Transfer Certificate required for real property transfer deeds
Can you e-record in Deer Lodge?
Yes. Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Deer Lodge 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 Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk & Recorder (consolidated city-county government) at A-DLC Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637, explicitly cited on county page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional charge for non-standard documents; $5.00 per document for filing (non-recording statutory filings))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Deer Lodge
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 Deer Lodge 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.
Deer Lodge recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Deer Lodge?
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk & Recorder (consolidated city-county government) charges $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637, explicitly cited on county page) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional charge for non-standard documents; $5.00 per document for filing (non-recording statutory filings)), with checks payable to ADLC Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Deer Lodge?
Yes. Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge?
Mail recordings to Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Clerk & Recorder (consolidated city-county government): A-DLC Courthouse, 2nd Floor, 800 Main Street, Anaconda, MT 59711 (406-563-4060).
How can Jurably help with recording in Deer Lodge?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Deer Lodge 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 Deer Lodge recorder in person.
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Under contract in Deer Lodge? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.