Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Sweet Grass, MT
Sweet Grass (population 3,678) records real-property documents through the Sweet Grass 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.
Sweet Grass recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Sweet Grass County 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; UCC/lien filings $5-$8; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637)
- Mailing address
- Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder, 115 W 5th Ave / PO Box 888, Big Timber, MT 59011
- Phone
- 406-932-5152
- Checks payable to
- unverified - contact office (typically "Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder")
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet requirement; document standards per MCA 7-4-2636 (2013 codification referenced by county)
Can you e-record in Sweet Grass?
Yes. Sweet Grass accepts electronic recording through CSC, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Sweet Grass, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Sweet Grass 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 CSC, or by mail to Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder at Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder, 115 W 5th Ave / PO Box 888, Big Timber, MT 59011.
- 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; UCC/lien filings $5-$8; 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 Sweet Grass
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 Sweet Grass 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.
Sweet Grass recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Sweet Grass?
The Sweet Grass County 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; UCC/lien filings $5-$8; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637), with checks payable to unverified - contact office (typically "Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Sweet Grass?
Yes. Sweet Grass accepts electronic recording through 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 Sweet Grass?
Mail recordings to Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder: Sweet Grass County Clerk & Recorder, 115 W 5th Ave / PO Box 888, Big Timber, MT 59011 (406-932-5152).
How can Jurably help with recording in Sweet Grass?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Sweet Grass 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 Sweet Grass 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.