Montana Marriage Records

How to Find Montana Marriage Records

Marriage Records in Montana

Marriage records contain basic information about the married couple. This information includes the names of the two individuals, the date of the marriage, and the place of marriage. Some marriage records will also include the names of the mothers and fathers of the couple. Additionally, some records contain the names of the official witnesses to the marriage. Some governmental marriage records contain the maiden names of the mothers of the married couple as well as the place of residence of the married couple.

A marriage record should not be confused with a marriage license, a marriage announcement, or a marriage index. The marriage license is the legal document that was issued to the couple that was married. The marriage announcement is the public listing of the wedding, in most cases, in a published newspaper.

A marriage index is simply a list of the marriages within a specific location, usually an entire state. Typically, such an index includes the names of the bride and groom, the date of the marriage, the name of the county in which the marriage occurred, and either the file number of the license or the volume and page name for a register listing as well as the location of the marriage record.

In Montana, marriage records must be obtained from the county courthouse office. It is necessary to contact the Clerk of District Court at the local county courthouse where the records are kept. To obtain information on the lookup fees and the cost of certified copies of vital records, call the following number: 406-444-2685. Fees will vary across counties.

For a successful search for the marriage records that you are trying to locate, follow these steps:
1. Print or type each name and address clearly to avoid confusion. This includes the full name of both the husband and the wife. The maiden name should be included for the wife. Include nicknames and alternate spellings that may have been used, but list them as such.
2. Keep your request brief and to the point.
3. Limit your request to one marriage record.
4. Include the full address of the individuals at the time of the marriage, including street, city or town, and state. If you know the county in which the marriage took place, include that as well.
5. Include the date that the marriage occurred. If you do not know the date, include a time frame for the search. Generally, it is best to specify a short span of years for an unknown year search. You can always expand the number of years that you search, and a shorter span will lead to a shorter search. You can expect to pay an additional fee for searches such as this that require more effort.
6. Include contact information where you can be reached in the event that more information is required. Include a telephone number, fax number, or an e-mail address.
7. Include your relationship to the individuals listed in your search request.
8. Include the reason for your request.
9. Print your name clearly and sign your request. Some states may also require additional identifying information on you as well. Therefore, you may want to include your driver’s license number.
10. Include a SASE, or self addressed stamped envelope with your request for a speedier delivery.
11. Include the date that you mail your request with your correspondence.

To obtain a copy of a marriage record, contact the Clerk of District Court in the specific county office where the marriage license was issued. Remember to provide as much accurate information as you have available on the subject of the search, sufficient contact information for yourself, and the required fee. Providing the necessary information will speed the process up considerably.

A list of the local county courthouse addresses and telephone numbers for Montana is provided below in alphabetical order.

Beaverhead County
Beaverhead County Clerk & Recorder
2 South Pacific St.
Cluster #3
Dillon, MT 59725
Telephone: (406) 683-2642

Big Horn County
Big Horn County Clerk & Recorder
P.O. Drawer H
Hardin, MT 59034
Telephone: (406) 665-1506

Blaine County
Blaine County Clerk & Recorder
P.O. Box 278
Chinook, MT 59523
Telephone: (406) 357-3240

Broadway County
Broadway County Clerk & Recorder
515 Broadway
Townsend, MT 59644
Telephone: (406) 266-3443

Carbon County
Carbon County Clerk
P.O. Box 948
Red Lodge, MT 59068
Telephone: (406) 446-1225

Carter County
Carter County Clerk
P.O. Box 315
Ekalaka, MT 59324-0315
Telephone: (406) 775-8749

Cascade County
Cascade County Clerk & Recorder
415 2nd Avenue North, Room 203
P. O. Box 2867
Great Falls, MT 59403
Telephone: (406) 454-6800

Chouteau County
Chouteau County Clerk & Recorder
1308 Franklin St.
Fort Benton, MT 59442
Telephone: (406) 622-3709

Custer County
Custer County Clerk
1010 Main St.
Miles City, MT 59301-3419
Telephone: (406) 232-7800

Daniels County
Daniels County Clerk
P.O. Box 247
Scobey, MT 59263
Telephone: (406) 487-5561

Dawson County
Dawson County Clerk
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330-1616
Telephone: (406) 377-3058

Deer Lodge County
Deer Lodge County Clerk
800 S. Main St.
Anaconda, MT 59711-2999
Telephone: (406) 463-8421

Fallon County
Fallon County Clerk
10 West Fallon Avenue , P.O. Box 846
Baker, MT 59313
Telephone: (406) 778-2883

Fergus County
Fergus County Clerk
712 W. Main St.
Lewistown, MT 59457-2562
Telephone: (406) 538-5119

Flathead County
Flathead County Clerk
800 S. Main St.
Kalispell, MT 59901-5435
Telephone: (406) 758-5526

Gallatin County
Gallatin County Clerk
311 W. Main St.
Bozeman, MT 59715-4576
Telephone: (406) 582-1430

Garfield County
Garfield County Clerk
P.O. Box 7
Jordan, MT 59337
Telephone: (406) 557-2760

Glacier County
Glacier County Clerk
512 E. Main St.
Cut Bank, MT 59427-3016
Telephone: (406) 873-5063

Golden Valley County
Golden Valley County Clerk
107 Kemp
Ryegate, MT 59074
Telephone: (406) 568-2231

Granite County
Granite County Clerk
P.O. Box J
Phillipsburg, MT 59858
Telephone: (406) 859-3771

Hill County
Hill County Clerk
County Courthouse
315 4th St.
Havre, MT 59501
Telephone: (406) 265-5481

Jefferson County
Jefferson County Clerk
P.O. Box H
Boulder, MT 59632
Telephone: (406) 225-4020

Judith Basin County
Judith Basin County Clerk
P.O. Box 427
Stanford, MT 59479
Telephone: (406) 566-2250

Lake County
Lake County Clerk
106 4th Ave.
Polson, MT 59860-2125
Telephone: (406) 883-6211

Lewis & Clark County
Lewis & Clark County Clerk
316 N. Park
Helena, MT 59601-5059
Telephone: (406) 447-8200

Liberty County
Liberty County Clerk
P.O. Box 459
Chester, MT 59522
Telephone: (406) 759-5365

Lincoln County
Lincoln County Clerk
512 California Ave.
Libby, MT 59923-1942
Telephone: (406) 293-7781

Madison County
Madison County Clerk & Recorder
110 West Wallace Street
Virginia City, MT 59755
Telephone: (406) 843-5392

McCone County
McCone County Clerk
P.O. Box 199
Circle, MT 59215
Telephone: (406) 485-3505

Meagher County
Meagher County Clerk
P.O. Box 309
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
Telephone: (406) 547-3612

Mineral County
Mineral County Clerk
P.O. Box 550
Superior, MT 59872-0550
Telephone: (406) 822-4541

Missoula County
Missoula County Clerk & Recorder
Courthouse
Missoula, MT 59802-4292
Telephone: (406) 721-5700

Musselshell County
Musselshell County Clerk & Recorder
P.O. Box 686
Roundup, MT 59072
Telephone: (406) 323-1413

Park County
Park County Clerk & Recorder
414 East Callender
Livingston, MT 59047-2746
Telephone: (406) 222-6120

Petroleum County
Petroleum County Clerk & Recorder
201 East Main
P.O. Box 226
Winnett, MT 59087
Telephone: (406) 429-5311

Phillips County
Phillips County Clerk & Recorder
314 Second Avenue West
Malta, MT 59538
Telephone: (406) 654-2429

Pondera County
Pondera County Clerk
20 4th Ave. SW
Conrad, MT 59425-2340
Telephone: (406) 278-4000

Powder River County
Powder River Clerk & Recorder
P.O. Box J
Broadus, MT 59317
Telephone: (406) 436-2657

Powell County
Powell County Clerk
409 Montana Ave.
Deer Lodge, MT 59722-1084
Telephone: (406) 846-3680

Prairie County
Prairie County Clerk
P.O. Box 125
Terry, MT 59349-0125
Telephone: (406) 637-5575

Ravalli County
Ravalli County Clerk
Courthouse Box 5002
Hamilton, MT 59840
Telephone: (406) 375-6214

Richland County
Richland County Clerk
201 W. Main St.
Sidney, MT 59270-4035
Telephone: (406) 482-1708

Roosevelt County
Roosevelt County Clerk
400 2nd Ave. S
Wolf Point, MT 59201-1605
Telephone: (406) 653-1590

Rosebud County
Rosebud County Clerk
County Courthouse
P.O. Box 48
Forsyth, MT 59327
Telephone: (406) 356-2251

Sanders County
Sanders County Clerk
P.O. Box 519
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
Telephone: (406) 827-4392

Sheridan County
Sheridan County Clerk
100 W. Laurel Ave.
Plentywood, MT 59254-1619
Telephone: (406) 765-2310

Silver Bow County
Silver Bow County Clerk
155 W. Granite St.
Butte, MT 59701-9256
Telephone: (406) 723-8262

Stillwater County
Stillwater County Clerk
P.O. Box 149
Columbus, MT 59019
Telephone: (406) 322-4546

Sweet Grass County
Sweet Grass County Clerk
P.O. Box 460
Big Timber, MT 59011
Telephone: (406) 932-5152

Teton County
Teton County Clerk
P.O. Box 610
Choteau, MT 59422-0610
Telephone: (406) 466-2151

Toole County
Toole County Clerk
226 1st St. S
Shelby, MT 59474-1920
Telephone: (406) 434-5121

Treasure County
Treasure County Clerk
P.O. Box 392
Hysham, MT 59038
Telephone: (406) 342-5547

Valley County
Valley County Clerk
501 Court Square #2
Glasgow, MT 59230
Telephone: (406) 228-8221 Ext. 21 & 23

Wheatland County
Wheatland County Clerk
P.O. Box 1903
Harlowton, MT 59036
Telephone: (406) 632-4891

Wibaux County
Wibaux County Clerk & Recorder
200 South Wibaux
Wibaux, MT 59353
Telephone: (406) 795-2481

Yellowstone County
Yellowstone County Clerk
P.O. Box 35001
Billings, MT 59107-5001
Telephone: (406) 256-2787