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Recording a Deed or Document in Petroleum, MT
Petroleum (population 496) records real-property documents through the Petroleum County Clerk & 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.
Petroleum recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder
- 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)
- Mailing address
- Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder, 302 East Main, PO Box 226, Winnett, MT 59087-0226
- Phone
- 406-429-5311
- Checks payable to
- Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet; statewide MCA 7-4-2636 first-page margin/return-address standard applies
Can you e-record in Petroleum?
Yes. Petroleum accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Petroleum, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Petroleum 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, or by mail to Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder at Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder, 302 East Main, PO Box 226, Winnett, MT 59087-0226.
- 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)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Petroleum
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 Petroleum 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.
Petroleum recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Petroleum?
The Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder 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), with checks payable to Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Petroleum?
Yes. Petroleum accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, 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 Petroleum?
Mail recordings to Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder: Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder, 302 East Main, PO Box 226, Winnett, MT 59087-0226 (406-429-5311).
How can Jurably help with recording in Petroleum?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Petroleum 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 Petroleum 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.