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Recording a Deed or Document in Madison, MT
Madison (population 8,623) records real-property documents through the Madison 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.
Madison recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Madison County Clerk and Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (per MCA 7-4-2636 as amended by HB 192, eff. 10/1/2025; confirmed on county fee schedule; was $8.00 before) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00/document)
- Mailing address
- 103 W Wallace St, First Floor, Virginia City, MT 59755
- Phone
- (406) 843-4270 (also listed as (406) 898-4406)
- Checks payable to
- Madison County Clerk and Recorder
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Formatting note: Realty Transfer Certificate for real-property transfers; MCA 7-4-2636 document standards (see county 'Document Standards' page) or non-standard fee applies
Can you e-record in Madison?
Madison 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 Madison, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Madison 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 Madison County Clerk and Recorder at 103 W Wallace St, First Floor, Virginia City, MT 59755.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (per MCA 7-4-2636 as amended by HB 192, eff. 10/1/2025; confirmed on county fee schedule; was $8.00 before) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00/document)).
- 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 Madison 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.
Madison recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Madison?
The Madison County Clerk and Recorder charges $20.00 (per MCA 7-4-2636 as amended by HB 192, eff. 10/1/2025; confirmed on county fee schedule; was $8.00 before) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document surcharge $10.00/document), with checks payable to Madison County Clerk and Recorder. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Madison?
Madison 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 Madison?
Mail recordings to Madison County Clerk and Recorder: 103 W Wallace St, First Floor, Virginia City, MT 59755 ((406) 843-4270 (also listed as (406) 898-4406)).
Can Jurably record my document in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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