document recording
Use this page to record documents with the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, review recording fees and document standards, and find e-recording vendors.
What can be recorded?
The Clerk & Recorder's office records any document that is authorized or required by statute or court order to be recorded. Any document presented for recording must meet the requirements of Montana statute.
What you need to record a document
In most cases, a document must be fully filled out, signed, and notarized. If it includes a legal description, the Plat Room must approve that description on the same day the document is recorded.
Review the "Recording Fees" and "Document Standards" below for the specific requirements that apply to your document.
Realty Transfer Certificate
A Realty Transfer Certificate does not transfer property by itself. It must be filed together with a deed.
The Realty Transfer Certificate (RTC) has been revised. It is used to determine who property taxes are issued to and the current ownership of water rights.
All deeds recorded in Flathead County must be accompanied by a new, properly executed RTC.
Use the documents below for the Realty Transfer Certificate and to check which document types may require one.
e-Recording
Flathead County accepts e-recordings from the following vendors. Contact each vendor directly for pricing and availability.
e-Recording is an enterprise solution and is not typically available for the average individual unless provided by your title agent or bank. Please contact each Vendor individually for more information on pricing and availability of their services..