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Recording a Deed or Document in Silver Bow, MT
Silver Bow (population 35,133) records real-property documents through the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, 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.
Silver Bow recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document: +$10.00 per document; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637)
- Mailing address
- Butte-Silver Bow Clerk & Recorder, 155 W Granite St, Butte, MT 59701
- Phone
- 406-497-6335 (Land Records: 406-497-6348)
- Checks payable to
- unverified - contact office (typically "Clerk & Recorder" or "Butte-Silver Bow")
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC
Formatting note: Realty Transfer Certificate required for real-property conveyances; no separate statutory cover sheet requirement
Can you e-record in Silver Bow?
Yes. Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Silver Bow 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 City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, Clerk & Recorder at Butte-Silver Bow Clerk & Recorder, 155 W Granite St, Butte, MT 59701.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document: +$10.00 per document; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Silver Bow
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 Silver Bow 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.
Silver Bow recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Silver Bow?
The City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, Clerk & Recorder charges $20.00 (effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document: +$10.00 per document; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637), with checks payable to unverified - contact office (typically "Clerk & Recorder" or "Butte-Silver Bow"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Silver Bow?
Yes. Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow?
Mail recordings to City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, Clerk & Recorder: Butte-Silver Bow Clerk & Recorder, 155 W Granite St, Butte, MT 59701 (406-497-6335 (Land Records: 406-497-6348)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Silver Bow?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Silver Bow 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 Silver Bow 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.