Broadwater County, Montana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Broadwater County, Montana, are typically handled by the Broadwater County Sheriff's Office. You can request these images by visiting the Sheriff's Office directly. Some booking photos may be available through online portals managed by the Sheriff's Office, depending on their current policies on public access to such records.

To obtain a criminal background check in Broadwater County, Montana, you should contact the Montana Department of Justice, Criminal Records and Identification Services Section. Locally, you can initiate the process by visiting the Broadwater County Sheriff's Office. They can assist with fingerprinting and provide instructions on submitting a background check request to the state bureau.

To look up sex offenders in Broadwater 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. By entering the relevant details, you can access information about registered sex offenders residing in Broadwater County.

You can register to vote in Broadwater County by contacting the Broadwater County Clerk and Recorder's Office at (406) 266-9272 or 515 Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644. Montana offers online voter registration through the Secretary of State's website at sosmt.gov/elections, and you must be registered by the close of business the day before the election, though Montana also permits same-day registration on election day with proper identification. To request an absentee ballot, contact the County Election Administrator at the same office, and absentee ballot applications are accepted beginning 30 days before any election.

Property records in Broadwater County are maintained by the Broadwater County Clerk and Recorder at 515 Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644, phone (406) 266-9272, where you can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded land documents. Property tax information and assessment records are available through the county Montana Department of Revenue at the same courthouse location, (406) 266-9284. Online search capabilities are limited in the county, so most property research requires contacting the office directly by phone, in-person visit, or written request, though some records may be accessible through the county's website or third-party property data services.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Broadwater County can be requested through the Broadwater County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 515 Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644, phone (406) 266-9272, or through the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Office of Vital Statistics in Helena. The fee for a certified birth or death certificate is $12.00 for the first copy, with reduced fees for additional copies ordered simultaneously. Processing time typically takes one to two weeks for mail requests, and online ordering is available through the state's vendor at vitalrecords.montana.gov, which may offer expedited service for additional fees.

Business name registrations (DBAs) in Broadwater County are filed with the Broadwater County Clerk and Recorder at 515 Broadway Street, Townsend, phone (406) 266-9272. For formal business entities such as corporations and LLCs, use the Montana Secretary of State's free online business search at sosmt.gov, which provides information on registered businesses statewide including status, registered agents, and filing history. Local business licensing within the Town of Townsend requires contact with Townsend municipal offices, and specific professional licenses are issued by Montana state licensing boards rather than at the county level.