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Find the right office in Missoula County. Court cases, deeds and parcels, sheriff and jail records, vital records and county filings, each linked to the office that keeps them.
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County court
The U.S. District Court for the District of Montana hears federal civil and criminal cases, with dockets and filings available through PACER. Montana state court cases come from the Montana Judicial Branch.
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Obtain property tax info by contacting the Montana Cadastral Mapping page.
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Request birth and death certificates from the MT Dept. of Public Health and Human Services.
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Find active and inactive corporations by name from the Montana Secretary of State.
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The Montana Department of Revenue holds unclaimed money and property, such as old bank accounts, wages, refunds and safe deposit box contents, and lets owners search and file claims online.
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The Montana Department of Corrections offender search. Montana no longer publishes a separate death row page, so a person under a sentence of death is looked up here by name.
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Montana historical records, manuscript collections and government records.
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County profile
Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Missoula County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Missoula County.
Police Departments. Law enforcement in Missoula County is provided by Missoula County Sheriff's Office and the Missoula Police Department, which serves the city of Missoula.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Missoula County Sheriff's Office, led by an elected sheriff, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Missoula County and operates Missoula County detention facility. The agency's website at missoulacounty.us provides access to public information including press releases and community programs. Municipal law enforcement is handled by the Missoula area Police Department within city limits, located at 435 Ryman Street, Missoula County, MT 59802. Smaller communities may contract with the Sheriff's Office for police services. Arrest records and booking reports are public records under Montana's Constitutional Right to Know provisions (Article II, Section 9 of the Montana Constitution) and the public records statute (Mont.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in Missoula County are maintained by Missoula County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records through the Sheriff's Office, subject to the Montana Public Records Act, which governs access to public records in the state.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Missoula County are taken and retained by Missoula County Sheriff's Office during the booking process at the detention center. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office website or by request.
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Mugshots or booking photos in Missoula County, Montana, can be obtained from the Missoula County Sheriff's Office. The office may provide access to these photos through their official website or upon request. For online access, you can visit the Sheriff's Office website and navigate to the inmate roster section, which may include booking photos.
To obtain a criminal background check in Missoula County, Montana, you need to contact the Montana Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation. They provide statewide background checks, which include records from Missoula County. You can request a background check online through their Criminal History Online Public Record Search (CHOPRS) system or by submitting a request form to the department.
To look up sex offenders in Missoula County, Montana, you can use the Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Montana Department of Justice and allows you to search for offenders by name, city, or county. The registry provides detailed information about registered offenders, including their current address and offense details.
You can register to vote in Missoula County through the Montana Secretary of State's online portal at sosmt.gov, by mail, or in person at the Missoula County Elections Office at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802. Montana allows same-day voter registration, meaning you can register and vote on Election Day at your polling place with valid identification and proof of residence. For traditional registration, late registration closes at noon the day before Election Day. You can also request absentee ballots through the Elections Office by calling (406) 258-4751 or online through the state website.
Property records in Missoula County can be searched through the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder's Office at missoulacounty.us, located at 200 West Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, phone (406) 258-4751. The county offers free online access to recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and plats, with digital images available for most recent recordings. For property tax information, assessments, and ownership details, visit the county Montana Department of Revenue website or use the free GIS mapping system at gis.missoulacounty.us. Certified copies of documents can be requested in person or by mail for a nominal fee.
Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Missoula County can be obtained from the Missoula City-County Health Department at 301 West Alder Street, Missoula, MT 59802, phone (406) 258-4755. The cost is $15 for the first copy and $8 for additional copies of the same record ordered simultaneously. You can also request vital records from the Montana Office of Vital Records in Helena at (406) 444-2685 or online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional processing fees. Processing typically takes 1-2 weeks, and you must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate eligibility as an immediate family member or legal representative under Montana law (Mont. Code Ann. § 50-15-120).
Business licenses within Missoula city limits are handled by the Missoula City Clerk's Office at 435 Ryman Street, phone (406) 552-6078. For businesses in unincorporated Missoula County, fictitious business name (DBA) filings are maintained by the Missoula County Clerk and Recorder at 200 West Broadway, phone (406) 258-4751. To search for registered business entities throughout Montana including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, use the free Montana Secretary of State business database at biz.sosmt.gov. Professional licenses are issued by Montana state agencies, not at the county level, and can be verified through the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
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