Montana § 70-21-103 - Unrecorded Deeds -- To Whom Belong
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 70-21-103 — Unrecorded Deeds -- To Whom Belong, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70-21-103. Unrecorded Deeds -- To Whom Belong
Unrecorded deeds -- to whom belong. Instruments essential to the title of real property and which are not kept in a public office as a record pursuant to law belong to the person in whom, for the time being, such title may be vested and pass with the title.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 70-21-103
What does Montana Code Annotated § 70-21-103 cover?
Section 70-21-103 ("Unrecorded Deeds -- To Whom Belong") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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