Montana · Document Recording
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.
How Jurably helps in Madison
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 Madison 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.
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)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Madison?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Madison 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 Madison recorder in person.
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Under contract in Madison? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.