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