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Recording a Deed or Document in Stillwater, MT
Stillwater (population 8,963) records real-property documents through the Stillwater 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.
Stillwater recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (increased from $8, effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document +$10.00; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637; consult county Fee Schedule PDF on site for copy/certification fees)
- Mailing address
- Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 149, Columbus, MT 59019
- Phone
- 406-322-8000 (fax 406-322-8069)
- Checks payable to
- unverified - likely "Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder"; contact office to confirm
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet requirement (MCA 7-4-2636); Realty Transfer Certificate required for conveyances
Can you e-record in Stillwater?
Yes. Stillwater accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Stillwater, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Stillwater 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, Indecomm, or by mail to Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator at Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 149, Columbus, MT 59019.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (increased from $8, effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document +$10.00; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637; consult county Fee Schedule PDF on site for copy/certification fees)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Stillwater
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 Stillwater 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.
Stillwater recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Stillwater?
The Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator charges $20.00 (increased from $8, effective 10/1/2025 per MCA 7-4-2637) first / $10.00 per additional page add'l (+Non-standard document +$10.00; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637; consult county Fee Schedule PDF on site for copy/certification fees), with checks payable to unverified - likely "Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder"; contact office to confirm. Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Stillwater?
Yes. Stillwater accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, Indecomm, 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 Stillwater?
Mail recordings to Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder / Election Administrator: Stillwater County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 149, Columbus, MT 59019 (406-322-8000 (fax 406-322-8069)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Stillwater?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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.