By Type (5)
Deed of Trust – Conveys the title to a trustee as loan collateral. After loan repayment, the title is returned.
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General Warranty Deed – Guarantees that the grantor has the right to sell and that the title is unencumbered.
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Quit Claim Deed – Transfers a property title “as is,” with no protection against title issues.
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Special Warranty Deed – Provides a guarantee against title issues arising from the grantor’s ownership only.
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Transfer on Death Deed – A revocable deed that transfers property to a beneficiary upon the grantor’s death.
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Formatting
Paper – White paper sized 8.5″ x 11″ or 8.5″ x 14″
Margins – 3″ on top of the first page, 1″ on top of all other pages, 1″ on all bottoms, 0.5″ on all sides
Font – Blue or black ink[1]
Recording
Signing Requirements – Montana deeds must contain the grantor’s notarized signature.[2]
Where to Record – Each deed must be recorded with the County Clerk and Recorder in the county where the property is located.[3]
Cost – $8 per page (as of this writing)[4]
Additional Forms
Realty Transfer Certificate – The grantor must provide this form to the County Clerk and Recorder to declare the sales price for tax assessment purposes.[5]




