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Recording a Deed or Document in Valley, MT
Valley (population 7,578) records real-property documents through the Valley County Clerk & Recorder / Superintendent of Schools. 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.
Valley recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Valley County Clerk & Recorder / Superintendent of Schools
- 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; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637)
- Mailing address
- Valley County Clerk & Recorder, 501 Court Square #2, Glasgow, MT 59230
- Phone
- 406-228-6220 (also 406-228-6226; fax 406-228-9027)
- Checks payable to
- unverified - contact office (typically "Valley County Clerk & Recorder")
- Electronic recording
- Available via CSC
Formatting note: No statutory cover sheet requirement; see county's Standards for Recorded Documents & Fees page for details
Can you e-record in Valley?
Yes. Valley 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 Valley, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Valley 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 Valley County Clerk & Recorder / Superintendent of Schools at Valley County Clerk & Recorder, 501 Court Square #2, Glasgow, MT 59230.
- 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; 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 Valley
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 Valley 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.
Valley recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Valley?
The Valley County Clerk & Recorder / Superintendent of Schools 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; statutory fund allocations per MCA 7-4-2637), with checks payable to unverified - contact office (typically "Valley County Clerk & Recorder"). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Valley?
Yes. Valley 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 Valley?
Mail recordings to Valley County Clerk & Recorder / Superintendent of Schools: Valley County Clerk & Recorder, 501 Court Square #2, Glasgow, MT 59230 (406-228-6220 (also 406-228-6226; fax 406-228-9027)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Valley?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Valley 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 Valley 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.