Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Missoula, MT
Missoula (population 117,922) records real-property documents through the Missoula County Clerk & Recorder (Clerk & Treasurer's Office). 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.
Missoula recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Missoula County Clerk & Recorder (Clerk & Treasurer's Office)
- Recording fee
- $20.00 first page (effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192; was $8.00/page prior) first / $10.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional for non-standard documents; Realty Transfer Certificate required with real-property transfers; copies $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional)
- Mailing address
- Missoula County Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. Broadway St. (Courthouse Annex), Missoula, MT 59802
- Phone
- 406-258-4751
- Checks payable to
- Clerk and Recorder (Missoula County)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet; statewide MCA 7-4-2636 first-page 3-inch top margin with return-address requirement applies
Can you e-record in Missoula?
Yes. Missoula accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Missoula, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Missoula 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, ePN, Indecomm, or by mail to Missoula County Clerk & Recorder (Clerk & Treasurer's Office) at Missoula County Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. Broadway St. (Courthouse Annex), Missoula, MT 59802.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 first page (effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192; was $8.00/page prior) first / $10.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional for non-standard documents; Realty Transfer Certificate required with real-property transfers; copies $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Missoula
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 Missoula 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.
Missoula recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Missoula?
The Missoula County Clerk & Recorder (Clerk & Treasurer's Office) charges $20.00 first page (effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192; was $8.00/page prior) first / $10.00 each additional page add'l (+$10.00 additional for non-standard documents; Realty Transfer Certificate required with real-property transfers; copies $0.50 first page/$0.25 each additional), with checks payable to Clerk and Recorder (Missoula County). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Missoula?
Yes. Missoula accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, Indecomm, 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 Missoula?
Mail recordings to Missoula County Clerk & Recorder (Clerk & Treasurer's Office): Missoula County Clerk & Recorder, 200 W. Broadway St. (Courthouse Annex), Missoula, MT 59802 (406-258-4751).
How can Jurably help with recording in Missoula?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Missoula 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 Missoula recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.