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Home→Tools→Signing Requirements→Montana→TOD Deed→Lake County

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Record the transfer on death deed with the County Clerk and Recorder at 106 4th Ave E, Rm 214, Polson, MT 59860. Call 406-883-7208 to confirm current recording procedures.

Recording in Lake 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.

Lake County accepts e-recording through CSC / Simplifile.

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 Jun 1, 2026

Yes, notarization is required for a tod deed to be valid in Montana.MCA 72-6-401 to 72-6-418Verified Jun 1, 2026

Recording a Transfer on Death Deed in Lake County, Montana

A transfer on death deed for Lake County property is recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder at 106 4th Ave E, Rm 214, Polson, MT 59860. Phone: 406-883-7208.

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.

Lake County accepts e-recording through CSC / Simplifile.

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Montana TOD Deed RequirementsMCA 72-6-401 to 72-6-418Verified Jun 1, 2026

Wet signature and physical recording required

Requirement
Montana
Witnesses Required
None
Notarization
Required

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TOD Deed Details

Detail
Montana
Deed Name
Transfer on Death Deed
Recording Office
County Clerk and Recorder
Must Record Before Death
Yes
Eligible Property
All real property
Multiple Beneficiaries
Allowed
Successor Beneficiaries
Allowed
Form Requirement
Substantially similar to statutory form
Revocation Methods
Recording another TOD deed that revokes the original expressly or by inconsistency (MCA 72-6-410(1)(a)(i)), Recording an instrument of revocation that expressly revokes the TOD deed (MCA 72-6-410(1)(a)(ii)), Recording an inter vivos deed that expressly revokes the TOD deed (MCA 72-6-410(1)(a)(iii)), An inter vivos transfer of the property (e.g., a recorded deed conveying the property during the transferor's lifetime) automatically revokes any prior TOD deed, even without express revocation language (MCA 72-6-410(4))

This tool provides general information about document execution requirements. Requirements may vary based on specific circumstances. Consult a licensed attorney for advice.Data verified 2026-06-01

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