Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Hill, MT
Hill (population 16,309) records real-property documents through the Hill 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.
Hill recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Hill County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00 flat fee)
- Mailing address
- Hill County Courthouse, 315 4th Street, Havre, MT 59501
- Phone
- 406-265-5481 x2323
- Checks payable to
- Hill County Clerk & Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not specified online; "Document Standards" form referenced but not detailed
Can you e-record in Hill?
Yes. Hill 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 Hill, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Hill 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 Hill County Clerk & Recorder at Hill County Courthouse, 315 4th Street, Havre, MT 59501.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (effective 10/1/2025) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00 flat fee)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Hill
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 Hill 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.
Hill recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Hill?
The Hill County Clerk & Recorder charges $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00 flat fee), with checks payable to Hill County Clerk & Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Hill?
Yes. Hill 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 Hill?
Mail recordings to Hill County Clerk & Recorder: Hill County Courthouse, 315 4th Street, Havre, MT 59501 (406-265-5481 x2323).
How can Jurably help with recording in Hill?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Hill 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 Hill recorder in person.
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Under contract in Hill? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.