Big Horn County, Montana Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Big Horn County, Montana, can be obtained from the Big Horn County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office or an online portal. It's advisable to visit their official website or contact them directly to inquire about the availability of such records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Big Horn County, Montana, you need to contact the Montana Department of Justice, Criminal Records and Identification Services Section. You can request a background check through their online portal or by submitting a request form. Local law enforcement agencies in Big Horn County may assist with the process or provide guidance on obtaining state-level checks.

To look up sex offenders in Big Horn County, Montana, you can use the Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Montana Department of Justice and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, city, or zip code to find registered offenders in the area.

You can register to vote in Big Horn County through the Big Horn County Clerk and Recorder's Elections Office at 121 West 3rd Street, Hardin, or online at my.montanavotes.gov. The regular voter registration deadline is 30 days before an election for mail registration, though Montana offers same-day registration during the early voting period and late registration until noon the day before Election Day. You must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and a Montana resident for at least 30 days. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters upon request through the Elections Office at (406) 665-9730.

Property records in Big Horn County are maintained by the Big Horn County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 121 West 3rd Street, Hardin, MT 59034, phone (406) 665-9730. You can search deed records, mortgages, liens, and plat maps in person during regular business hours. Property tax information and assessment records are available through the Montana Department of Revenue at the same location, phone (406) 665-9740. While online searches are limited, the Montana Cadastral Mapping Project provides basic GIS parcel information, though official searches typically require in-person visits or written requests to the county offices.

Birth and death certificates for events in Big Horn County can be requested through the Big Horn County Clerk and Recorder at 121 West 3rd Street, Hardin, MT 59034, phone (406) 665-9730, or through the Montana Office of Vital Statistics at (406) 444-4228. Birth certificates cost $12.00 for the first copy and death certificates cost $8.00 per copy. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of relationship or legal interest to obtain certified copies. Processing is typically immediate for in-person requests at the county office, while mail and online orders through VitalChek take 2-4 weeks.

Business records in Big Horn County can be searched through multiple offices depending on the business type. Assumed business names (DBAs) are filed with the Big Horn County Clerk and Recorder at (406) 665-9730. For searches of corporations, LLCs, and other registered entities, use the Montana Secretary of State's free online business search at sos.mt.gov. Local business licenses for operations within Hardin city limits are handled by Hardin City Hall. The Big Horn County Planning Department at (406) 665-9769 handles building permits and zoning information for commercial properties.