Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Jefferson, MT
Jefferson (population 12,085) records real-property documents through the Jefferson County Clerk and 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.
Jefferson recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (per MCA 7-4-2636 as amended by HB 192, eff. 10/1/2025; was $8.00 before) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00/document; Realty Transfer Certificate required for real-property transfers; County Records Preservation/Land Information Account fees included in per-page fee per state law)
- Mailing address
- 102 S. Monroe St, PO Box H, Boulder, MT 59632
- Phone
- (406) 225-4020
- Checks payable to
- Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: Realty Transfer Certificate (Form RTC) required for documents transferring real property; document must meet MCA 7-4-2636 standards (8.5x11 paper, 3-inch top margin on first page for recording stamp, 1-inch other margins, black ink, legible font) or $10 non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Jefferson, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Jefferson 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 CSC, or by mail to Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder at 102 S. Monroe St, PO Box H, Boulder, MT 59632.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (per MCA 7-4-2636 as amended by HB 192, eff. 10/1/2025; was $8.00 before) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00/document; Realty Transfer Certificate required for real-property transfers; County Records Preservation/Land Information Account fees included in per-page fee per state law)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Jefferson
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 Jefferson 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.
Jefferson recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Jefferson?
The Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder charges $20.00 (per MCA 7-4-2636 as amended by HB 192, eff. 10/1/2025; was $8.00 before) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00/document; Realty Transfer Certificate required for real-property transfers; County Records Preservation/Land Information Account fees included in per-page fee per state law), with checks payable to Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Jefferson?
Yes. Jefferson accepts electronic recording through 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 Jefferson?
Mail recordings to Jefferson County Clerk and Recorder: 102 S. Monroe St, PO Box H, Boulder, MT 59632 ((406) 225-4020).
How can Jurably help with recording in Jefferson?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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.