Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder Mechanics Lien Filing

Guide to filing construction documents in Yellowstone County, Montana

Contractors and suppliers working on a project within Yellowstone County should get familiar with the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder. This is the office that records documents related to the property, including mechanics liens and notices.

This page contains all of the information construction businesses need to file liens and other documents with the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder, including locations, hours, fees, form downloads, and more..

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The mechanics lien rules in Montana can be complex. Before recording a lien in Yellowstone County, read Filing a Lien in Montana: A Step-by-Step Guide to make sure you understand the process, and common mistakes.

Download Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder Forms:

• Montana Mechanics Lien Form
• Montana Notice of Right to Claim Lien – Form Download
• Montana Notice of Completion Form

Lien FAQs for Yellowstone County

What types of documents can I file at the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder?

This office records a variety of property-related documents, including:
Mechanics lien
Lien release
UCC lien

Which office records mechanics liens in Yellowstone County, Montana?

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What is the deadline to file a lien claim in Yellowstone County, Montana?

In Montana, your deadline to file a mechanics lien is dependent upon your role in the project. In general:
General contractors have 90 days to file a lien after the the last day of furnishing labor or materials. Subcontractors and suppliers have 90 days to file after the last day of furnishing labor or materials.

What are the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder fees to file a lien?

Here are the costs to file a mechanics lien in Yellowstone County, Montana:
$8.00 per page

Recording offices do update their fee structure periodically. We recommend contacting the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder to verify the recording costs, especially before mailing a document.

Visit the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder fees page for the latest information.

How do I release a lien in Yellowstone County once I’ve been paid?

To cancel a lien previously recorded with the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder, you will need to record a lien release.
Lien release fee:
$8.00 per page.

How do I get copies of documents from the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder?

In Yellowstone County, filed documents are public record. Copies of mechanics liens and other property documents are available upon request from the Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder.