Beaverhead County, Montana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Beaverhead County, Montana, can be obtained from the Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office located in Dillon. Some booking photos might be available through the Montana Department of Corrections online portal, depending on the case.

To obtain a criminal background check in Beaverhead County, Montana, you should contact the Montana Department of Justice, Criminal Records and Identification Services Section. Locally, the Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office can guide you on the process and necessary forms. Background checks typically require a completed application and a fee.

To look up sex offenders in Beaverhead County, Montana, you can use the Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry. This online registry provides detailed information about registered offenders in the area. You can search by name, location, or other criteria to find relevant information.

You can register to vote in Beaverhead County by visiting the Montana Secretary of State's online registration portal at sosmt.gov/elections if you have a Montana driver's license or ID, or by submitting a paper registration form to the Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 2 South Pacific Street, Dillon, MT 59725, phone (406) 683-3720. The regular registration deadline is the close of business the day before Election Day, though Montana allows late registration on Election Day itself at the elections office or your polling place with proof of residency. Absentee ballots are available to all voters without an excuse and can be requested online, by mail, or in person starting 90 days before any election.

Property records in Beaverhead County can be searched through the Montana Cadastral Mapping Project at svc.mt.gov/msl/mtcadastral, which provides free online access to parcel boundaries, owner names, and basic property information. For official recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, contact the Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 2 South Pacific Street, Dillon, MT 59725, phone (406) 683-3720. Property tax assessment information and valuation data are available through the Montana Department of Revenue at (406) 683-3723, located at the same courthouse address. Certified copies of recorded documents cost $2 per page plus a $5 certification fee.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Beaverhead County can be requested from the Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 2 South Pacific Street, Dillon, MT 59725, phone (406) 683-3720, or from the Montana Office of Vital Statistics in Helena. Certified copies cost $15 for the first birth or death certificate and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks by mail, or same-day to a few days for in-person requests at the county office. You must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate you are an immediate family member or authorized party under Montana Code Annotated § 50-15-120, and online ordering through VitalChek is available for some records at additional cost.

Business entity records including corporations and LLCs can be searched free online through the Montana Secretary of State's business database at sosmt.gov/business, which provides formation dates, registered agents, and current status. For local assumed business names (DBAs) and trade name registrations, contact the Beaverhead County Clerk and Recorder's Office at (406) 683-3720, located at 2 South Pacific Street, Dillon, MT 59725. City of Dillon business licenses and local permits are administered by Dillon City Hall at 125 South Montana Street, (406) 683-4245. Professional licenses are regulated by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, and specific industry permits may require contact with county planning or building departments.