How to Search Montana Recorded Documents (Start Here)

Recorded documents in Montana — deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other land records — are filed with the Clerk and Recorder in each county.

What this page covers: Montana recorded document searches — deeds, mortgages, assignments, liens, plats, and other instruments filed in the public land records. What it does not cover: Property valuations or tax data (those are on the Property Records page).

Where to start: Go to the Clerk and Recorder in the county where the property is located. Many county clerk and recorders offer online document search by grantor/grantee name, book/page, or instrument number.

Common mistake: Recorded documents show what was filed — they do not confirm current ownership or lien status without a full title search. A deed in the index does not mean it is the most recent transfer.

Population
1,132,812
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461,800
Median Income
$70,804
Median Home Value
$305,700

Recorded Documents Databases

15 official Montana recorded documents sources.

Recorded Documents

Quick Facts | Cascade County, MT
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The year was 1887 and Montana was still a territory that President Abraham Lincoln had approved of creating in 1864. Collins' bill proposed taking land from Lewis and Clark, Meagher, and Chouteau counties in order to create this new territorial county. The bill was approved, after many debates, and Cascade County was created.
Gallatin County, MT |
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Important Info from Montana Department of Revenue More » ... United Housing Partners LLC and Human Resource Development Council of District IX, Inc. are excited to announce the... Please see attached Press Release for detailed information and Media Contacts. In accordance with MCA 15-15-101 the Gallatin County Tax Appeal Board will continue holding tax appeal hearings for the...
Lewis & Clark County - Document Search
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Search documents recorded since January 1, 1865 · Basic Advanced Document Number Document # Book / PageSeparate multiple values with a space. Separate ranges with a colon. '1 3 5' will search for 1, 3, or 5 while '1:5' will search for 1 through 5. (Don't include the quotes.)
Missoula County - Official Website | Missoula County, MT
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Official website of Missoula County, Montana - providing residents and visitors with services, resources, and information on government, community programs, public safety, and local events.
Yellowstone County - About EagleWeb
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Clerk & Recorder/Elections | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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The Clerk and Recorder is an elected position and is responsible for maintaining the official records of the City and County of Butte-Silver Bow and also serves as the government's Chief Election Officer.
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Clerk & Recorder | Flathead County, MT
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Document recordings are processed utilizing multiple media formats, including paper and digital e-recordings. The Recording Department also issues vital statistics records (birth & death certificates) for Flathead County. Our vital statistic records serve as backup files for the Montana State Department of Health and Human Services in Helena.
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Click this button to see information the county has provided about the records and timeframe for the records that are on iDoc Market. Once subscribed, some counties will also have helpful searching information at the top of the search screen, including the date the documents are validated through.
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Montana Counties

56 Montana counties are indexed on SearchSystems.net — top 28 counties shown below. Browse the full directory or click any county for local court, sheriff, recorder and assessor links.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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