Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Fergus, MT
Fergus (population 11,446) records real-property documents through the Fergus 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.
Fergus recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Fergus County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (standard document) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming/non-standard document surcharge $10.00; filing fee $5.00 per document (fees updated statewide effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637))
- Mailing address
- 712 W. Main St, Suite 204, Lewistown, MT 59457
- Phone
- 406-535-5242
- Checks payable to
- Fergus County Clerk & Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified online; "Document Standards" form referenced but details not published — confirm with office
Can you e-record in Fergus?
Yes. Fergus 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 Fergus, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Fergus 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 Fergus County Clerk & Recorder at 712 W. Main St, Suite 204, Lewistown, MT 59457.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (standard document) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming/non-standard document surcharge $10.00; filing fee $5.00 per document (fees updated statewide effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Fergus
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 Fergus 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.
Fergus recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Fergus?
The Fergus County Clerk & Recorder charges $20.00 (standard document) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-conforming/non-standard document surcharge $10.00; filing fee $5.00 per document (fees updated statewide effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637)), with checks payable to Fergus County Clerk & Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Fergus?
Yes. Fergus 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 Fergus?
Mail recordings to Fergus County Clerk & Recorder: 712 W. Main St, Suite 204, Lewistown, MT 59457 (406-535-5242).
How can Jurably help with recording in Fergus?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Fergus 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 Fergus recorder in person.
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Under contract in Fergus? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.