Notice of Recording Fee Increase

   On May 8, 2025 House Bill 192, increasing County Clerk and Recorder Fees for recording documents, was signed into law.

   Effective October 1, 2025, the fee for recording the first page of a document will increase from $8.00 per page to $20.00 for the first page and $10.00 for each subsequent page. The additional cost for recording a document which does not meet the standard requirements of

MCA 7-4-2636 will remain at $10.00 per document.

   Additionally, beginning July 1, 2027, these fees will be subject to biennial adjustments based upon an inflation factor determined by the consumer price index.

   This adjustment will bolster the Records Preservation Fund, the County Land Information Account and the Montana Geospatial Information Account, which are crucial for maintaining the integrity and accessibility of public records.

   If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact your local Clerk & Recorder’s Office.