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Recording a Deed or Document in Lewis and Clark, MT
Lewis and Clark (population 70,973) records real-property documents through the Lewis and Clark County Clerk and Recorder / Treasurer - Records Department. 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.
Lewis and Clark recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Lewis and Clark County Clerk and Recorder / Treasurer - Records Department
- 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 ~$2.00/page)
- Mailing address
- 316 North Park Ave, Room 202, Helena, MT 59623 (Lewis and Clark County Courthouse - Clerk and Recorder Records Dept)
- Phone
- (406) 447-8306
- Checks payable to
- Lewis and Clark County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Realty Transfer Certificate required for real property transfers; MCA 7-4-2636 document standards apply or non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Lewis and Clark?
Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark County Clerk and Recorder / Treasurer - Records Department at 316 North Park Ave, Room 202, Helena, MT 59623 (Lewis and Clark County Courthouse - Clerk and Recorder Records Dept).
- 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 ~$2.00/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Lewis and Clark
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 Lewis and Clark 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.
Lewis and Clark recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Lewis and Clark?
The Lewis and Clark County Clerk and Recorder / Treasurer - Records Department 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 ~$2.00/page), with checks payable to Lewis and Clark County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Lewis and Clark?
Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark?
Mail recordings to Lewis and Clark County Clerk and Recorder / Treasurer - Records Department: 316 North Park Ave, Room 202, Helena, MT 59623 (Lewis and Clark County Courthouse - Clerk and Recorder Records Dept) ((406) 447-8306).
How can Jurably help with recording in Lewis and Clark?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark recorder in person.
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Under contract in Lewis and Clark? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.