Judith Basin County, MT · Judith Basin County
Realty Transfer Certificate
This required certificate reports a real estate transfer and is filed by a transfer party or the person presenting the deed for recording.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Judith Basin County · Judith Basin County, Judith Basin County, Montana
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- revenuefiles.mt.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The certificate reports details of a real estate transfer and must be completed when a deed or other instrument is presented for recording. It asks for the transfer date, parties, property description, transfer type, sale information when applicable, water-right disclosure, and preparer information. Certain transfers by operation of law require supporting documents; a water-right transfer or severance may require additional DNRC forms.
Who needs it
A party transferring real property, or anyone presenting the deed or other transfer instrument for recording, must file the completed certificate.
How to submit it
File the completed certificate with the County Clerk and Recorder when the deed or instrument evidencing the transfer is presented for recording. For a transfer by operation of law, also file it with the local Department of Revenue office with required supporting documentation.
About notarization
This certificate is signed without a notary; Form 640, if applicable, includes statements certified under penalty of false swearing and signatures, but no notary is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Realty Transfer Certificate PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the transfer, party, property, and other applicable information, and have the preparer sign and date it.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Attach applicable supporting documents for a transfer by operation of law; complete additional water-right forms when required.
- 4
File With The County
File the certificate with the County Clerk and Recorder when presenting the deed or instrument for recording.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must file the Realty Transfer Certificate?
- Any party transferring real property or anyone presenting the deed or other instrument evidencing the transfer for recording must file the completed certificate.
- How do I submit the Realty Transfer Certificate?
- File it with the County Clerk and Recorder when the deed or instrument is presented for recording. For a transfer by operation of law, also file it with the local Department of Revenue office with required supporting documents.
- Do I need a notary for the Realty Transfer Certificate?
- No. The certificate is signed without a notary. If applicable, Form 640 contains certifications under penalty of false swearing and signatures, but the document does not specify notarization.
- What information does the certificate ask for?
- It requests the transfer date, party and property details, transfer type, sale information when applicable, water-right disclosure, and preparer information. Supporting documents may be required for certain transfers.