How to Search Montana Public Records
Montana's court, criminal, vital, property, voter, and licensing records are maintained across state agencies and the 56 counties listed below. Use the tabs to filter by record type, or jump directly to any source.
- Courts: The Montana Supreme Court sits at the top of the system; trial-court business is handled by the District Court, Justice Court, City Court. Most courts publish dockets and case lookups online.
- Criminal history: The state's criminal-history repository handles official background checks. Fees and procedures are set by the state agency — see the linked official source.
- Vital records: Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates are issued by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (Office of Vital Records) and may also be available locally.
- Property & recorded documents: Maintained at the county level by the Assessor, Recorder, or Clerk's office.
- Business filings: The Secretary of State (or equivalent) operates the official business-entity search.
Population
1,132,812
Households
461,800
Median Income
$70,804
Median Home Value
$305,700
Statewide Databases
1013 official Montana government databases. Click a tab to filter by record type.
Court Records
Montana Court Locator
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If you have a question about which court would hear your case, you can call the Clerk of Court . Obtain the contact information for the Clerk of Court below by selecting from the drop-down either the county or city that the clerk resides in. To find Address and Phone Number of the Montana Court ...
Montana Public Access Portal(s)
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As Montana courts transition to a new centralized case management system, certain public records will become available through the Montana District Court Public Access Portal and the Montana Courts of Limited Jurisdiction Public Access Portal.
USBC District of Montana CM-ECF (Live Site)
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Welcome to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana ... This is a restricted government system for official judiciary business only. All activities on this system for any purpose, and all access attempts, may be recorded and monitored or reviewed by persons authorized by the federal ...
Uscourts
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This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. PACER Service Center (800) 676-6856 pacer@psc.uscourts.gov
Criminal Records
Offender Search
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The Offender Search service searches for the records of convicted felons in the state of Montana.
State of Montana - Board of Pardons and Parole Month: 3-2025
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Hearing Types: SOP = Sex Offender Program; TSCTC/ICP = Boot Camp (Treasure State Correctional Training Center/Intensive Challenge ... A = Appearance; AD = Administrative Decision; AR = Annual Review; CR = Case Review; EC = Executive Clemency; ... Disposition: Parole upon completion of victim's impact to an approved DOC plan to include semi-restrict housing
Criminal History Online Public Record Search - Montana Department of Justice
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Welcome to the Montana Department of Justice service that allows users to search the state's public criminal history record database . This official State of Montana service provides electronic access to criminal history record information in accordance with Montana Code Annotated 44-5-301.
Sexual or Violent Offender Registry – Montana Department of Justice
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Information about these offenders is then made available to the public. This Registry provides an up-to-date listing of sexual and violent offenders who are required to register their whereabouts . Disclaimer.
Uscourts
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This site is maintained by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts on behalf of the Federal Judiciary. PACER Service Center (800) 676-6856 pacer@psc.uscourts.gov
Wants & Warrants
Press Releases - Montana Department of Corrections
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Skip to main content Skip to main menu · Press Releases · Load More · QUICK LINKS · Careers · Find an Offender · Friends & Family · Victim Services · Data, Statistics, Contracts, Policies & Procedures · Disclaimer and Accessibility Information
Glasgow Police Department - City Court Warrants
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Justice Court Warrants · 9.1.1 · Jail Roster · Offenders Register · Domestic Animal Resource · MT LE Testing Consort · Move your mouse pointer over any blue text to see a photo ·
Instructions
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Search for Convicted Felons in Montana. ... Not sure where to start? Try the demo! There are three different ways to search for someone in this database: Full Name Name searching includes known aliases. Department of Corrections Identification Number. If you know this, it's the easiest way to get to the offender ...
Vital Records
Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records
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Search or browse cemeteries and grave records for every-day and famous people from around the world. ... Please select a location with GPS coordinates indicated by a map icon() to continue. Please select a cemetery indicated by a Find a Grave icon() to continue. ... When searching in a cemetery, use the ? or * wildcards in name fields. ? replaces one letter. * represents zero to many letters. E.g. Sorens?n or Wil* Search for an exact birth/death year or select a range, before or after.
Vital Records - Montana: Local History & Genealogy Resource Guide - Research Guides at Library of Congress
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Compiled by reference specialists at the Library of Congress, this guide identifies key print and online resources for pursuing family history, as well as state, county and municipal historical research, for the state of Montana.
Contact Us
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For more information go to Work4DPHHS.com ... For general questions on how to obtain a birth or death certificate, and individual marriage and divorce information: Montana Dept of Public Health and Human Services Office of Vital Records (406) 444-2685 HHSVitalRecords@mt.gov
Birth and Death Certificates
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You may visit any local County Clerk & Recorder’s office in Montana to purchase a birth or death certificate, regardless of which Montana county the event occurred in.
Last Name First Name Registry # Age Date of Death Grave or (N)=Niche Lot or
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Death · Grave or · (N)=Niche · Lot or · (R)=Row · Block · or Wall · Interment Registry for Missoula City Cemetery · Zabell · Harry Arthur · 05539 · 6 · 10/2/1934 · 1 · 2 · 04A · Zachariasen · Doris June · 17952 · 68 · 1/25/1991 · 3 · 8 · 001 · Zachariasen ·
Voter Records
Instructions
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Your files are now being created. Some files are large and can take sometime to finish. Please be patient. Do not close the window. You will receive an email with a link directly to your file. It will be stored for 2 weeks at Montana File Transfer Service before being deleted.
VIP
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The Secretary of State provides extracts of public information from the statewide voter registration system. Because the statewide system is a live system, data changes from hour to hour, day to day, etc. as county election officials are entering and updating information.
Licenses
DLI Record Search
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Individual Appraiser | ASC gov
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Street LHB APPRAISAL SERVICE · City RED LODGE · State MT · Zip 59068 · County CARBON · Telephone 4064250808 · Status Active · Credential Number REA-RAG-LIC-8600 · Credential Type Certified General · Effective Date of Credential 01-06-2017 · Expiration Date of Credential 03-31-2026 ...
For Apprentices
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First, contact your State Apprenticeship Specialist to obtain the paperwork for an official Apprenticeship Completion Certificate which you will need to either 1) apply for your journeyman's licensing exam or 2) receive your Journeyman's Certificate ...
Approved Asbestos Projects | Montana DEQ
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Hiring an Attorney in Montana
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A lawyer is a member of your community who has been licensed to practice law . That right to practice, which is granted by the Montana Supreme Court, is your assurance that he or she has been found qualified to represent you properly. To practice law in Montana, all attorneys are required to ...
Banking and Financial Institutions Division | Montana Department of Administration
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Access information and resources for Montana state‑chartered banks and trust companies. The Banks page links to main office and branch listings, applications and forms, laws and rules, guidance, and contact information for regulated institutions and the public. ... Find information and resources related to Montana state‑chartered credit unions.
Providing Child Care in Montana
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The program reimburses the providers for the cost of each meal. Visit the CACFP homepage to learn more. Steps and requirements to consider before applying: 25% of your enrolled or licensed capacity is at the free or reduced reimbursement rate. Verify enrolled families' status using income eligibility forms. Contact a Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Sponsor to help you prepare. ... In Montana we know it is critical to support providers in delivering the best care possible to children.
Check Status of Submission
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SBS URLs for Licensee Lookup and License Manager have been updated. Please update your bookmarks to use the new Licensee Lookup URL: https://external-lookup-web.prod.naic.org/ and the new License Manager URL: https://external-lookup-web.prod.naic.org/license-manager
Pesticide Business/Applicator Search
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Pesticide License Program - Montana Department of Agriculture
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The protection from pesticides that are potentially dangerous is in the public interest for all people and their essential needs such as water, air, food, livestock, vegetation, pollinating insects, and shelter. The Montana Pesticides Act was established to help protect these interests and ...
Montana Trial Lawyers Association
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ARELLO
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Our web service gives you access to over 2,976,365 real estate licensees . We receive licensee data directly from participating jurisdictions, most updated daily. With the ARELLO Licensee Verification Web Service, you can fully automate searches of our database and take the work out of licensee ...
Recorded Documents
Property Records
Montana Certified Values - Online Services
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Services · Agencies · Login · This site does not function without javascript enabled in your browser. Please enable javascript to use this site · Montana Certified Values · Loading · Privacy & Security Policy · Montana Department of Revenue · State of Montana
Click2Gov Business Licenses - Renew License
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Skip to main navigation Skip to main content · Toggle application navigation · Click2GovOL · Home Accessibility Contact Us New User Login · Home License Information Renew License Explore a License Accessibility New User Login Contact Us · Renew License · * = Required · Last Updated ...
Montana Counties
All 56 Montana counties indexed on SearchSystems.net. Click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder, and assessor links.
Beaverhead
Big Horn
Blaine
Broadwater
Carbon
Carter
Cascade
Chouteau
Custer
Daniels
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fallon
Fergus
Flathead
Gallatin
Garfield
Glacier
Golden Valley
Granite
Hill
Jefferson
Judith Basin
Lake
Lewis And Clark
Liberty
Lincoln
Madison
Mccone
Meagher
Mineral
Missoula
Musselshell
Park
Petroleum
Phillips
Pondera
Powder River
Powell
Prairie
Ravalli
Richland
Roosevelt
Rosebud
Sanders
Sheridan
Silver Bow
Stillwater
Sweet Grass
Teton
Toole
Treasure
Valley
Wheatland
Wibaux
Yellowstone
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free statewide criminal search in Montana?▼
Montana's official criminal-history repository is operated by the state law-enforcement agency. Free public access to a complete criminal history is generally not available; an official background check typically requires fingerprints and a fee. County-level court records can be searched at no cost through individual court websites.
How do I search Montana court cases?▼
Montana's court system is headed by the Montana Supreme Court. Trial-court business is handled by the District Court, Justice Court, City Court. Many Montana courts publish docket searches and case lookups online — see the Court Records tab above for direct links.
Where do I search Montana business entities?▼
The Montana Secretary of State (or equivalent agency) operates the official business-entity search. You can typically search corporations, LLCs, LPs, and other registered entities by name or registration number. See the Licenses or Business tab above.
What is the difference between Assessor and Recorder in Montana?▼
The Assessor determines property values for tax purposes. The Recorder (or Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other property documents. Some county offices combine these roles, others keep them separate. Check the specific county page for details.
How do I obtain a Montana birth or death certificate?▼
Montana vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) are issued by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (Vital Records) and, in many cases, by local county clerks. Fees and ID requirements are set by the issuing agency.
Are Montana property records free to search?▼
Most county-level property and recorded-document searches are free for basic information through the Assessor or Recorder website. Certified copies of deeds typically have a per-page fee. Direct links are in the Property Records tab above.
How do I check a Montana sex offender?▼
The Montana sex offender registry is maintained by the state law-enforcement agency under the Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act. The registry is searchable by name, ZIP code, or address.
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