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Recording a Deed or Document in Judith Basin, MT
Judith Basin (population 2,023) records real-property documents through the Judith Basin 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.
Judith Basin recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Judith Basin 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; certified copies $2/page plus certified plat fees ($3-$5))
- Mailing address
- Judith Basin County Courthouse, 91 Third Street North, PO Box 427, Stanford, MT 59479
- Phone
- (406) 566-2277
- Checks payable to
- Judith Basin County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Realty Transfer Certificate required for real property transfers per state law; MCA 7-4-2636 document standards apply (margins/paper/ink) or $10 non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Judith Basin?
Judith Basin records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
How to record a document in Judith Basin, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Judith Basin 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 by mail to Judith Basin County Clerk and Recorder at Judith Basin County Courthouse, 91 Third Street North, PO Box 427, Stanford, MT 59479.
- 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; certified copies $2/page plus certified plat fees ($3-$5))).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Judith Basin
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 Judith Basin 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 — by certified mail on the paper rail — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Judith Basin recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Judith Basin?
The Judith Basin 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; certified copies $2/page plus certified plat fees ($3-$5)), with checks payable to Judith Basin County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Judith Basin?
Judith Basin records documents submitted by mail or in person. Jurably handles this on the paper rail — we prepare, notarize, mail, and track your document to a recorded instrument number.
Where do I send documents for recording in Judith Basin?
Mail recordings to Judith Basin County Clerk and Recorder: Judith Basin County Courthouse, 91 Third Street North, PO Box 427, Stanford, MT 59479 ((406) 566-2277).
How can Jurably help with recording in Judith Basin?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Judith Basin 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 Judith Basin recorder in person.
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Under contract in Judith Basin? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.