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