Other offices and agencies
Some requests are handled by a different office. Here's where to go:
Marriage & Divorce Records
Held by the Flathead County Clerk of Court, not the Clerk & Recorder.
Legal Questions
Our staff cannot answer legal questions. The Montana Self-Help Law Program can help.
Correct a Birth Certificate
Name or information changes go through Montana DPHHS Vital Statistics. Call (406) 444-2685.
Survey & Plat Maps
Recorded Certificates of Survey and plats are free in digital format from the Plat Room.
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Do I need an attorney to record a document?
No. We strongly recommend consulting an attorney or title company before recording any document that affects title to property, but it isn't required.
Do you supply blank forms for recording?
No. Many forms are available at office-supply stores or online. Be aware that many pre-printed forms do not meet the Montana Document Standards (7-4-2636 MCA). Review the document standards on the Recording Information & Fees page before you use one.
Why haven't I received my recorded document back in the mail?
After processing is complete, we mail recorded documents back to the party listed in the upper-left corner of the document. By law, we must send it to the name and address in that spot. If you haven't received yours, it may be because:
- We're still processing it. Documents are typically mailed back two to four weeks after recording.
- It was never recorded. If another party was supposed to record it for you, check iDocMarket to confirm whether and when it was recorded. If it isn't there, check with the party who was supposed to record it.
- Your name and address weren't in the upper-left corner. We may only mail to that address. If someone else prepared the document, they may have listed a different name or address — check with them.
- You moved during processing, or the address was wrong. We hold returned mail for a period, so if you've checked the above, call our office at (406) 758-5526 to ask.
What is a deed, and what isn't it?
A deed is a document that transfers ownership of property. The property is described by a legal description of the land and usually, but not always, includes the improvements on it. A deed is signed by the previous owner (grantor) and transfers ownership to the new owner (grantee). A deed is not a "certificate" or "title" like a vehicle has.
Does my house have a title?
Permanent buildings and improvements usually have no record in our office and do not have a title. The main exception is a manufactured or mobile home, which typically has a vehicle title. Those are handled by the Motor Vehicle Department, not our office.