Montana · Document Recording
Recording a Deed or Document in Yellowstone, MT
Yellowstone (population 164,731) records real-property documents through the Yellowstone 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.
Yellowstone recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder
- Recording fee
- $20.00 (standard document, first page) first / $10.00 per subsequent page (standard); see county fee-notice PDF for non-standard schedule add'l (+UCC lien filing $7.00; construction lien filing $5.00; subdivision plats/certificates of survey $25.00 plus tiered lot fees; no separate archive rider identified)
- Mailing address
- Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 35001, 217 N. 27th Street, Rm. 401, Billings, MT 59107
- Phone
- (406) 256-2785 (Clerk & Recorder Jeff Martin's office; general clerk line (406) 256-2783)
- Checks payable to
- Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile
Formatting note: Not specified on official fee page; see Montana Clerk and Recorder Document Standards notice
Can you e-record in Yellowstone?
Yes. Yellowstone accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Yellowstone, Montana
- Prepare the document so it meets Yellowstone 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, or by mail to Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder at Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 35001, 217 N. 27th Street, Rm. 401, Billings, MT 59107.
- Pay the recording fee ($20.00 (standard document, first page) first / $10.00 per subsequent page (standard); see county fee-notice PDF for non-standard schedule add'l (+UCC lien filing $7.00; construction lien filing $5.00; subdivision plats/certificates of survey $25.00 plus tiered lot fees; no separate archive rider identified)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Yellowstone
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 Yellowstone 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.
Yellowstone recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Yellowstone?
The Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder charges $20.00 (standard document, first page) first / $10.00 per subsequent page (standard); see county fee-notice PDF for non-standard schedule add'l (+UCC lien filing $7.00; construction lien filing $5.00; subdivision plats/certificates of survey $25.00 plus tiered lot fees; no separate archive rider identified), with checks payable to Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder (unverified exact payee line). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Yellowstone?
Yes. Yellowstone accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, 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 Yellowstone?
Mail recordings to Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder: Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder, PO Box 35001, 217 N. 27th Street, Rm. 401, Billings, MT 59107 ((406) 256-2785 (Clerk & Recorder Jeff Martin's office; general clerk line (406) 256-2783)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Yellowstone?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Yellowstone 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 Yellowstone recorder in person.
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Under contract in Yellowstone? Secure it.
Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.