Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Garfield, MT
Garfield (population 1,173) records real-property documents through the Garfield 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.
Garfield recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Garfield County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (standard document) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge additional $10.00 per document)
- Mailing address
- Garfield County Courthouse, 352 Leavitt Ave, P.O. Box 7, Jordan, MT 59337
- Phone
- 406-557-2760
- Checks payable to
- Garfield County Clerk & Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Not specified online; include self-addressed stamped envelope if mailing
Can you e-record in Garfield?
Yes. Garfield 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 Garfield, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Garfield 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 Garfield County Clerk & Recorder at Garfield County Courthouse, 352 Leavitt Ave, P.O. Box 7, Jordan, MT 59337.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (standard document) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge additional $10.00 per document)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Garfield
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 Garfield 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.
Garfield recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Garfield?
The Garfield County Clerk & Recorder charges $20.00 (standard document) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge additional $10.00 per document), with checks payable to Garfield County Clerk & Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Garfield?
Yes. Garfield 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 Garfield?
Mail recordings to Garfield County Clerk & Recorder: Garfield County Courthouse, 352 Leavitt Ave, P.O. Box 7, Jordan, MT 59337 (406-557-2760).
How can Jurably help with recording in Garfield?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Garfield 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 Garfield recorder in person.
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Under contract in Garfield? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.