Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Ravalli, MT
Ravalli (population 44,174) records real-property documents through the Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder / Elections 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.
Ravalli recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder / Elections Office
- Recording fee
- $20 standard document fee for first page (statewide rate effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192) first / $10 for each additional page add'l (++$10 for non-standard documents; UCC filings $7; construction liens $5; +$5 surcharge if copies requested by mail/email; Realty Transfer Certificate required with deeds)
- Mailing address
- 215 S 4th Street, Suite C, Hamilton, MT 59840
- Phone
- (406) 375-6555 (recorder@rc.mt.gov)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: unverified (no separate cover sheet requirement stated)
Can you e-record in Ravalli?
Yes. Ravalli 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 Ravalli, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Ravalli 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 Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder / Elections Office at 215 S 4th Street, Suite C, Hamilton, MT 59840.
- Pay the recording fee ($20 standard document fee for first page (statewide rate effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192) first / $10 for each additional page add'l (++$10 for non-standard documents; UCC filings $7; construction liens $5; +$5 surcharge if copies requested by mail/email; Realty Transfer Certificate required with deeds)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Ravalli
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 Ravalli 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.
Ravalli recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Ravalli?
The Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder / Elections Office charges $20 standard document fee for first page (statewide rate effective 10/1/2025 per HB 192) first / $10 for each additional page add'l (++$10 for non-standard documents; UCC filings $7; construction liens $5; +$5 surcharge if copies requested by mail/email; Realty Transfer Certificate required with deeds). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Ravalli?
Yes. Ravalli 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 Ravalli?
Mail recordings to Ravalli County Clerk & Recorder / Elections Office: 215 S 4th Street, Suite C, Hamilton, MT 59840 ((406) 375-6555 (recorder@rc.mt.gov)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Ravalli?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Ravalli 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 Ravalli 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.