Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Lake, MT
Lake (population 31,134) records real-property documents through the Lake 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.
Lake recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lake 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; entire-document filing fee reference of $5 noted on site (pre-HB192 fee schedule); UCC/AG-1 filings $7.00)
- Mailing address
- 106 4th Avenue E, Room 214, Polson, MT 59860
- Phone
- Listed via county directory at lakemt.gov (Clerk & Recorder: Kendra Steele)
- Checks payable to
- Lake County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Realty Transfer Certificate for real-property transfers; MCA 7-4-2636 document standards (margins/paper/ink) apply or non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Lake?
Yes. Lake 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 Lake, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Lake 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 Lake County Clerk and Recorder at 106 4th Avenue E, Room 214, Polson, MT 59860.
- 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; entire-document filing fee reference of $5 noted on site (pre-HB192 fee schedule); UCC/AG-1 filings $7.00)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lake
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 Lake 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.
Lake recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lake?
The Lake 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; entire-document filing fee reference of $5 noted on site (pre-HB192 fee schedule); UCC/AG-1 filings $7.00), with checks payable to Lake County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lake?
Yes. Lake 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 Lake?
Mail recordings to Lake County Clerk and Recorder: 106 4th Avenue E, Room 214, Polson, MT 59860 (Listed via county directory at lakemt.gov (Clerk & Recorder: Kendra Steele)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lake?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lake 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 Lake recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lake? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.