Powell County, Montana
Not EligiblePowell County does not currently accept electronic recording. Documents require traditional submission to the County Clerk and Recorder in Deer Lodge.
Powell County at a glance
- Population (2024 est.)
- 7,120
- County seat
- Deer Lodge
- Recording office
- County Clerk and Recorder
- Typical home value (May 2026)
- $335,000
- FIPS code
- 30077
Reach the recording office in Powell County
The County Clerk and Recorder handles real estate recording in Powell County. Its direct phone number, office hours, and e-recording portal are published on the county's official website:
Visit powellcountymontana.comOfficial county website (source: Wikidata). It's the authoritative place to find the recorder's contact details — confirm phone and hours there before submitting time-sensitive documents.
Not yet — Powell County does not currently accept electronic recording. Real estate documents must be submitted as paper originals to the County Clerk and Recorder's office in Deer Lodge, by mail or in person. Counties adopt e-recording on their own schedules, so this status can change; we review eligibility regularly.
Powell County is home to about 7,120 residents (U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate), ranking 30th by population among the 56 Montana jurisdictions in this directory. Its population has grown about 2.6% since 2020. Typical home values in the county are around $335,000 (Zillow Home Value Index, May 2026), so promptly and correctly recorded deeds and liens matter for buyers, sellers, and lenders here.
Montana real estate documents are recorded with the elected County Clerk and Recorder in the county where the property is located.
You can still notarize documents online with Notaron even though this recorder requires paper submission — RON is valid for recordable documents in Montana. After the online notarization, print the notarized output (or have us ship it) and submit it to the recording office the traditional way.
Frequently asked questions
Does Powell County accept electronic recording?
Not currently. Powell County requires paper originals to be submitted by mail or in person. Check back — counties regularly add e-recording support.
Who records deeds in Powell County?
Real estate documents are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder, located in Deer Lodge (the county seat).
Can I notarize online and record in Powell County?
You can notarize online — RON is valid in Montana — but because this recorder does not yet accept electronic submissions, you'll need to print and deliver the notarized document for recording.
Who uses e-recording with online notarization?
Notaron pairs 24/7 remote online notarization with e-recording-ready output, built for the teams that record documents in Powell County every day.
Title & escrow companies
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Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 county estimates. Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI). County data updated 2026-07-11. E-recording eligibility is reviewed regularly but can change — confirm with the recording office before submitting time-sensitive documents.