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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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Lewis and Clark 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.
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).
Can Jurably record my document in Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark recorder in person.
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