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Recording a Deed or Document in Prairie, MT
Prairie (population 1,088) records real-property documents through the Prairie 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.
Prairie recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Prairie County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20 (statewide MCA 7-4-2637 rate effective 10/1/2025, per HB 192) first / $10 per additional page add'l (++$10 surcharge for non-standard documents; Realty Transfer Certificate required with deeds)
- Mailing address
- 217 Park St W, PO Box 125, Terry, MT 59349-0125
- Phone
- (406) 635-5575
- Electronic recording
- Paper / mail
Can you e-record in Prairie?
Prairie 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 Prairie, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Prairie 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 Prairie County Clerk & Recorder at 217 Park St W, PO Box 125, Terry, MT 59349-0125.
- Pay the recording fee ($20 (statewide MCA 7-4-2637 rate effective 10/1/2025, per HB 192) first / $10 per additional page add'l (++$10 surcharge for non-standard documents; Realty Transfer Certificate required with deeds)).
- 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 Prairie standards, arrange remote online notarization if it is needed, record it by certified mail, and return the recorded instrument — usually within a couple of business days. It is a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Prairie recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Prairie?
The Prairie County Clerk & Recorder charges $20 (statewide MCA 7-4-2637 rate effective 10/1/2025, per HB 192) first / $10 per additional page add'l (++$10 surcharge for non-standard documents; Realty Transfer Certificate required with deeds). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Prairie?
Prairie 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 Prairie?
Mail recordings to Prairie County Clerk & Recorder: 217 Park St W, PO Box 125, Terry, MT 59349-0125 ((406) 635-5575).
Can Jurably record my document in Prairie for me?
Yes. Upload your signed document, and Jurably prepares it, arranges notarization if it is required, records it by mail, and returns the recorded instrument to you — so you never have to visit the Prairie recorder in person.
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Record in Prairie without the courthouse trip.
Upload your document — Jurably prepares, notarizes, and records it, then sends back the recorded instrument.