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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Judith Basin standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is 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).
Can Jurably record my document in Judith Basin for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Judith Basin recorder in person.
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Record in Judith Basin without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.