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Recording a Deed or Document in Gallatin, MT
Gallatin (population 118,960) records real-property documents through the Gallatin 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.
Gallatin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Montana Realty Transfer Certificate (RTC) required with all real-property transfer documents; see Document Standards Checklist for other riders)
- Mailing address
- Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St, Room 203, Bozeman, MT 59715 (per county site, listed as 59178 in some search snippets — verify zip before mailing)
- Phone
- 406-582-3050 (fax 406-582-3196)
- Checks payable to
- Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: Realty Transfer Certificate (RTC) required for real-property transfers; see Document Standards Checklist for formatting
Can you e-record in Gallatin?
Yes. Gallatin accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Gallatin, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Gallatin 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder at Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St, Room 203, Bozeman, MT 59715 (per county site, listed as 59178 in some search snippets — verify zip before mailing).
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (effective 10/1/2025) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Montana Realty Transfer Certificate (RTC) required with all real-property transfer documents; see Document Standards Checklist for other riders)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Gallatin
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 Gallatin 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.
Gallatin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Gallatin?
The Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder charges $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Montana Realty Transfer Certificate (RTC) required with all real-property transfer documents; see Document Standards Checklist for other riders), with checks payable to Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Gallatin?
Yes. Gallatin accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Gallatin?
Mail recordings to Gallatin County Clerk & Recorder: Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St, Room 203, Bozeman, MT 59715 (per county site, listed as 59178 in some search snippets — verify zip before mailing) (406-582-3050 (fax 406-582-3196)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Gallatin?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Gallatin 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 Gallatin recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.