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How Do I Record a TOD Deed in Hill County, Montana?

Signing requirements, recording fees, and office details for filing a transfer-on-death deed in Hill County.

Frequently Asked Questions

Record the transfer on death deed with the County Clerk and Recorder at 315 4th Street, Havre, MT 59501. Call 406-265-5481 to confirm current recording procedures.

Recording in Hill County costs $20 base recording fee; $10 per additional page; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Multi-page deeds, required forms, or local transfer tax can change the final amount.

Hill County doesn't offer e-recording. Plan to record by mail or in person.

A Montana transfer on death deed needs notary acknowledgment before it is submitted for recording. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.

Montana does not require witnesses for a tod deed.MCA 72-6-401 to 72-6-418Verified May 14, 2026

Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in Montana.MCA 72-6-401 to 72-6-418Verified May 14, 2026

Recording a Transfer on Death Deed in Hill County, Montana

A transfer on death deed for Hill County property is recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder at 315 4th Street, Havre, MT 59501. Phone: 406-265-5481.

Recording costs $20 base recording fee; $10 per additional page; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt. Page count, cover sheets, and any local transfer-tax add-ons can change the final amount, so confirm the total with the County Clerk and Recorder before submitting.

Before recording, a Montana transfer on death deed needs notary acknowledgment. The deed must be recorded before the owner's death to take effect.

Hill County doesn't offer e-recording. Plan to record by mail or in person.

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