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Montana Divorce Records
Finding Divorce Records in Montana
Each state regulates the granting of divorces that are filed in their jurisdiction. The divorce records are held in that state, typically at the local county courthouse level. Usually, county courthouses have a specific office, the Prothonotary Office, where the records can be found. Smaller courthouses may not have this particular office, yet they will have the records.
A request for a certified copy of a divorce record should be made at the local county courthouse where the divorce was filed and finalized. If the county name isn’t known, then you can begin your search at the state’s central location for divorce records. Many states have a state repository where all records are maintained. Once you have the name of the county, you can then place your request.
Additionally, a search for current and past spouses will generate a list of the names of all spouses as well as their addresses at the time of the marriage. From this information, you can acquire the names of any counties involved and then continue your search. Additionally, you may conduct a search one county at a time if you prefer.
Divorce records are filed under the husband’s name. Basic information about the couple will be on the records including: the husband’s full name, the wife’s full name including her maiden name, the county name where the divorce was filed, the recorded filing date of the divorce, the actual date of the finalized divorce, and a certificate number for identification purposes. Some states also include the number of children the couple had under the age of eighteen at the time of the divorce proceedings.
A request for divorce records usually takes between two to ten days to be processed. Genealogical searches typically take longer depending on the amount of information that has been provided. A small fee is requested at the time of the request, but may vary from state to state.
Follow the steps here to produce a more efficient and timely search.
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.
2. Keep your request brief and to the point.
3. Limit your request to one document.
4. Include the full names of the individuals, including nicknames and alternate spellings that may have been used.
5. Include the full address of the individual at the time of the divorce, including street, city or town, and state. If you know the county in which the divorce took place, include that as well.
6. Include the date that the divorce was finalized. If you do not have this piece of information available, 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.
7. Include contact information where you can be reached in the event that more information is required. Include a daytime telephone number, as well as, an evening telephone number. You may also include a fax number or an e-mail address.
8. You should include your relationship to the individual’s listed in your search request.
9. You should include the purpose of your request.
10. Print your name clearly and sign your request. Some states may also require additional identifying information on you as well, including a driver’s license number.
11. Include a SASE, or self addressed stamped envelope with your request for a speedier delivery.
12. Include the date that you mail your request with your correspondence.
A list of the local county courthouses for Montana is provided here in alphabetical order.
State of Montana
Montana Vital Statistics
P. O. Box 4210
111 North Sanders
Helena, MT 59604-4210
Telephone: (406) 444-2685
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 Missouri 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
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