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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Silver Bow County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Montana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.

Silver Bow County — Key Numbers (2026)

Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Silver Bow County, Montana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
36,134
Population
Census estimate
15,080
Households
Census estimate
$56,297
Median income
Annual household
$195,800
Median home value
Census ACS
Butte
County seat
In Montana
Silver Bow County Records Availability Map
Criminal records
2 sources
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
2 sources
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
2 sources
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources   One source   Use state portal

Silver Bow County Records at a Glance

Record typeSilver Bow County verified sources
Court recordsSilver Bow County
2nd Judicial District
Criminal recordsSilver Bow Jail Roster: Current Inmates, Mugshots & Arre…
Silver Bow County, MT Arrests, Warrants, Police Records Sear…
Wants & warrantsNo verified source — see Silver Bow County state portal below
Property recordsLand Records | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | City and County of Bu…
Vital recordsNo verified source — see Silver Bow County state portal below
Voter recordsVoting & Elections | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow…
Clerk & Recorder/Elections | City and County of Butte-Si…
Professional licensesNo verified source — see Silver Bow County state portal below
Recorded documentsNo verified source — see Silver Bow County state portal below
Silver Bow County — Verified Record Sources by Type (2026)
Court records2Criminal records2Wants & warrants0Property records2Vital records0Voter records2Licenses0Recorded docs0
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Silver Bow County. Data verified June 04, 2026.

What Changed in 2026 — Silver Bow County Records

2026
Silver Bow County official government portal active
The official Silver Bow County government website at co.silverbow.mt.us continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Silver Bow County court records portal verified
State court system links for Silver Bow County verified against the Montana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Silver Bow County criminal records access
State criminal records repository for Silver Bow County (statewide system, not county-specific) confirmed active in 2026.
2026
Silver Bow County property records online
Silver Bow County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.

The 4-Step Silver Bow County Records Pathway

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Step 1 — Start at the Silver Bow County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Silver Bow County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Montana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Montana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.

Five Things People Get Wrong About Silver Bow County Records

❌ Myth: "Silver Bow County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Silver Bow County are held by the Montana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Silver Bow County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Silver Bow County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Montana state repository has verified, current Silver Bow County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Silver Bow County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Silver Bow County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).

Primary Sources (All Verified)

Related — Silver Bow County & Montana Records

For records not specific to Silver Bow County, use Montana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Montana statewide record systems:
🇺🇸 National hubs:
Related Public Records
Other counties in Montana: Sanders · Sheridan · Stillwater · Sweet Grass · Teton

About Silver Bow County, Montana

Silver Bow County is located in west-central Montana. The county seat is Butte (official site: http://co.silverbow.mt.us/).

  • Population: 36,134
  • Households: 15,080
  • Median household income: $56,297
  • Median home value: $195,800
  • Below poverty line: 15.9%
  • Land area: 718.0 sq mi
  • Population density: 50.3 people / sq mi
  • Public libraries indexed: 2
  • NCES schools indexed: 12
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Silver Bow County, Montana Genealogy • FamilySearch
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For state-wide archival repositories, see Montana Archives and Libraries. Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives 17 W Quartz Butte, Montana 59701 406-782-3280 Email: bsbarchives@bsb.mt.gov Website
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Criminal & Court Records
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Statewide Montana courts.

courts.mt.gov
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Sex Offenders
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Limited Courts of Jurisdiction · City Judge 155 W. Granite St. Butte, MT 59701 · Jerome McCarthy (406) 497-6365 · Justice of Peace 155 W. Granite St. Butte, MT 59701 · James F. Kilmer (406) 497-6396 · Ben Pezdark (406) 497-6393 · Juvenile Probation Officer · Silver Bow: (406) 497-6379 ·
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Voting & Elections | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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MVP - My Voter Page, the Secretary of State's public access portal for voters, lets you find out if you are registered to vote, where you are registered to vote, the location of and directions to your polling place, the status of your absentee ballot, and view a sample ballot.
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Clerk & Recorder/Elections | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more · 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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Candidate Filing - Montana Secretary of State
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The following list is being displayed in real time and is the most up-to-date information processed by the Secretary of State's Office · Political Party Legend: AD = American Delta C = Constitution CO = Constitutional D = Democrat G = Green I = Independent L = Libertarian NL = Natural Law ...
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Land Records | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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All land-related work, including cadastral mapping, property ownership transfers, delinquent property tax parcel management, property ownership codes, property addressing, SID (Special Improvement Districts) management, and the sale of county-owned property is done by the Land Records Office. To access Butte-Silver Bow Records online, please visit Idoc Market Cadastral mapping comes from the word cadastre, which means tax rolls. This information is publicly available via the Montana State Library's Cadastral website.
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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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Property legal descriptions · Data Available from the https://www.co.silverbow.mt.us/196/planning-department Planning Department at Butte-Silver Bow: General ordinances and zoning · Building permits · Building codes & code enforcement · Address assignment and inquiry · Other Data Sources referenced outside of Butte-Silver Bow through partnering agencies: Montana State Library ·
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Background Checks | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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Certain information may be available from local law enforcement and other agencies but is not available from Montana Criminal Records. For example, requests for police reports, court transcripts, warrant information and probation / parole information should be directed to the appropriate local law enforcement agency or court.
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Detention Center | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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All inmates at the Butte-Silver Bow Detention Center are classified using a specific system, which is basically a risk assessment. The classification of all inmates, security of other inmates and dete
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DLI Record Search
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DLI RECORD SEARCH · Home Help License Search Permit Search Underground Utility Incident Report Search Continuing Education Course Search Continuing Education Provider Search · Continuing Education Search · Course Search Provider Search · License Search
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Document Recording & Filing | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more · Effective as of October 1st 2025 recording fees will be $20.00 for the first page and $10.00 for subsequent pages
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Silver Bow County
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Field notes are the narrative record of the cadastral survey . They are written in tabular format and contain the detailed descriptions of entire survey process including the instrumentation and procedures utilized, calling all physical evidence evaluated in the survey process, and listing all ...
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Council of Commissioners | City and County of Butte-Silver Bow, MT
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Minutes are available following approval. Communications from January 2014 onward are linked in agendas and available through the website. To request copies of Council communications published prior to 2014, please submit a request via the Contact form. The Council is currently accepting public comments through the Butte-Silver Bow website. In order for your comment to be entered in the official public record, you must submit using the Contact form and include your full name and valid local address.
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Commercial Registered Agent List KALISPELL, MT 59901, UNITED STATES
Business, Voter & Other
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Montana SOS business search.

biz.sosmt.gov
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Code of Ordinances
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Commercial Registered Agent List · KALISPELL, MT 59901, UNITED STATES

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up court cases in Silver Bow County?
Silver Bow County court cases are searchable through the Silver Bow County portal: https://courts.mt.gov/external/mediation/forall/silverbow.docx. Montana also operates a state-level case lookup through the Montana Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Are Montana marriage records public?
Marriage records in Montana are generally public — anyone can verify that a marriage occurred and request a non-certified copy. Certified copies (needed for legal purposes like name changes or immigration) may be restricted to the spouses, immediate family, or those with a court order.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Montana?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Montana record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
How do I run a Montana background check?
Montana background checks are handled by the Montana Department of Justice. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.