Document Recording Fees

• Standard Recorded Document: $20.00 for 1st page, $10.00 per additional page.
• Non-Standard Recorded Document: $20.00 for 1st page, $10.00 per additional page + $10.00 per document.

What makes a document “standard” or “non-standard”? See MCA Code 7-4-2636: Standards for Recorded Documents – Exemptions

Copy Services

• Certified Copy: $2.00 certification fee + copy fees
• Non-Certified Copy: $0.50 for first page, $0.25 for each additional page

Land Records

• Certificate of Survey: $25.00 each + $0.25 per tract
• Subdivision Plats: $10.00 + $0.50 per lot (up to 100 lots), additional fees may apply
• Realty Transfer Certificate: Download Form

Special Filings

• Military Discharge: No charge (available only to service person or upon proof of entitlement)
• UCC Lien Filing: $7.00
• UCC Continuation or Amendment: $5.00
• Termination of UCC Lien Filing: No charge
• All Other Documents Required to be Filed: $5.00

Important Note: Recording fees and filing fees are different. The fees listed above are based on MCA Code 7-4-2637: Fees for Recording Documents.

For questions about specific document requirements or fees, please contact the County Clerk and Recorder’s Office at (406) 557-2760 or .

Birth Certificates: $8.00
Informational Copy – over 30 years old $0.50

Birth Certificate Application (mt.gov)
Print and complete form, proof of ID is required. Mail or bring to the Clerk & Recorder Office.

Death Certificates: $7.00
Death Certificate application (mt.gov)
Print and complete form, proof of ID is required. Mail or bring to the Clerk & Recorder Office.

Voter Information

Use Montana’s official Voter Portal to:

• Check your voter registration status
• Find your polling location
• Track your ballot status
• View sample ballots when available

Access the Montana Voter Information Portal

Election Results

View current and past election results for state and local races through Montana’s official election results website.

View Montana Election Results

Additional Resources

• Montana Secretary of State – Elections & Voter Information
• Vote.org – Montana Voting Information

1. In person at the Clerk & Recorders office can pay with Cash, Check, Credit or Debit Card.
2. Through the mail by check.