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Recording a Deed or Document in Pondera, MT
Pondera (population 5,898) records real-property documents through the Pondera County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator. 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.
Pondera recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Pondera County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator
- 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
- Pondera County Clerk & Recorder, 20 4th Avenue SW, Suite 202, Conrad, MT 59425
- Phone
- 406-271-4001
- Checks payable to
- Pondera County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: No separate cover sheet; official Document Standards Form available; statewide MCA 7-4-2636 first-page margin/return-address standard applies
Can you e-record in Pondera?
Yes. Pondera 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 Pondera, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Pondera 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 Pondera County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator at Pondera County Clerk & Recorder, 20 4th Avenue SW, Suite 202, Conrad, MT 59425.
- 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 Pondera
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 Pondera 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.
Pondera recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Pondera?
The Pondera County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator 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 Pondera 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 Pondera?
Yes. Pondera 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 Pondera?
Mail recordings to Pondera County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator: Pondera County Clerk & Recorder, 20 4th Avenue SW, Suite 202, Conrad, MT 59425 (406-271-4001).
How can Jurably help with recording in Pondera?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Pondera 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 Pondera 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.