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Recording a Deed or Document in Phillips, MT
Phillips (population 4,217) records real-property documents through the Phillips County Clerk & Recorder / Auditor / Surveyor. 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.
Phillips recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Phillips County Clerk & Recorder / Auditor / Surveyor
- Recording fee
- $20.00 first page (effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192; was $8.00/page prior, per statewide law - not independently confirmed on a Phillips-specific official page) first / $10.00 each additional page (statewide HB 192 rate) add'l (+$10.00 additional for non-standard documents; Realty Transfer Certificate required with real-property transfers)
- Mailing address
- Phillips County Clerk & Recorder, 314 South 2nd Ave. West, Malta, MT 59538
- Phone
- 406-654-2423
- Checks payable to
- Phillips County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet; statewide MCA 7-4-2636 first-page margin/return-address standard applies
Can you e-record in Phillips?
Yes. Phillips accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Phillips, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Phillips 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 CSC, or by mail to Phillips County Clerk & Recorder / Auditor / Surveyor at Phillips County Clerk & Recorder, 314 South 2nd Ave. West, Malta, MT 59538.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 first page (effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192; was $8.00/page prior, per statewide law - not independently confirmed on a Phillips-specific official page) first / $10.00 each additional page (statewide HB 192 rate) 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.
Let Jurably record it for you
Skip the courthouse. Upload your signed document to Jurably and we prepare it to Phillips standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, e-record it through the county’s approved network, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Phillips recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Phillips?
The Phillips County Clerk & Recorder / Auditor / Surveyor charges $20.00 first page (effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192; was $8.00/page prior, per statewide law - not independently confirmed on a Phillips-specific official page) first / $10.00 each additional page (statewide HB 192 rate) add'l (+$10.00 additional for non-standard documents; Realty Transfer Certificate required with real-property transfers), with checks payable to Phillips 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 Phillips?
Yes. Phillips accepts electronic recording through 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 Phillips?
Mail recordings to Phillips County Clerk & Recorder / Auditor / Surveyor: Phillips County Clerk & Recorder, 314 South 2nd Ave. West, Malta, MT 59538 (406-654-2423).
Can Jurably record my document in Phillips for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, e-records it through the county’s approved network, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Phillips recorder in person.
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