Property records in Montana are maintained at the county level. The Department of Revenue (state-level assessment) handles property valuations and assessment data. The County Treasurer handles tax bills and payments. These are separate offices with separate databases.
What this page covers: Montana property assessment lookups, tax record searches, and parcel/ownership data. What it does not cover: Recorded documents like deeds and mortgages (those are on the Recorded Documents page) or property transfer history.
Where to start: For property values and tax assessments, start with the Department of Revenue (state-level assessment). For tax payment history and bills, go to the County Treasurer. For ownership verification, you may need both the assessment records and the recorded documents.
Common mistake: Property assessment records (values and taxes) and recorded documents (deeds and liens) are maintained by different offices in Montana. The Department of Revenue (state-level assessment) handles assessments; the Clerk and Recorder handles recordings. Search both if you need the full picture.
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Primary Sources and Official Record Portals
- mtrevenue.gov — Official Montana Property Records — State portal for Montana property records
- BLM General Land Office Records — Federal land records (patents, GLO)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center — Federal flood-zone maps
- HUD Buying a Home — Federal housing programs & property data
- IRS Federal Tax Liens — IRS lien procedures
- USA Spending — Federal Real Property — Federal property spending portal
- National Archives — Land Records — Historical federal land records (RG 49)
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Property Records Databases
In Montana, recording is handled by the County Clerk and Recorder.
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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
Where do I search Montana property records?▼
In Montana, property records — including parcel data, assessed value, deeds, and tax history — are primarily maintained at the county level by each county's Assessor and Recorder. Statewide oversight and reporting are provided by the Official Montana Property Records at mtrevenue.gov. See the cards below or the county page for direct local search links.
Is there a free statewide Montana property search?▼
Montana does not have a single statewide free property search; deed and assessment data are searched at the county level. The Official Montana Property Records publishes statewide property-tax rules and aggregate data at mtrevenue.gov; for individual parcels, use the county assessor or recorder.
What's the difference between the Assessor and the Recorder in Montana?▼
The county Assessor determines property values for tax purposes and maintains the parcel roll. The county Recorder (sometimes Clerk-Recorder) records deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments affecting title. In some Montana countys these are combined offices; in others they're separate. The Official Montana Property Records at mtrevenue.gov publishes the full list.
How do I find a Montana parcel ID (APN/PIN)?▼
Parcel identification numbers (APN, PIN, or parcel number depending on the county) are assigned by the county assessor. They appear on every tax bill and on the county's online property-search interface. Once you have the parcel ID you can look up assessed value, ownership history, and recorded documents through the county site; the statewide overview is at mtrevenue.gov.
How do I challenge a Montana property assessment?▼
Assessment appeals in Montana are filed at the county level with the local assessment appeals board, typically within a deadline set after annual valuation notices are mailed. The Official Montana Property Records publishes the statewide rules, deadlines, and appeal forms at mtrevenue.gov.