Dawson County, Montana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Dawson County, Montana, can be obtained through the Dawson County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records upon request. You can visit their office at 440 Colorado Blvd, Glendive, MT 59330, or check if they have an online portal for accessing booking photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Dawson County, Montana, you need to contact the Montana Department of Justice, Criminal Records and Identification Services Section. Locally, you can also inquire at the Dawson County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. They may assist with fingerprinting and submitting requests to the state bureau.

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

Voter registration in Dawson County is handled by the Dawson County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 207 West Bell Street, Glendive, MT 59330, phone (406) 377-3058. Montana offers online voter registration through the Secretary of State's website at sosmt.gov, and also allows same-day voter registration, meaning you can register and vote on Election Day at your polling place or the county elections office. Pre-registering by the Friday before the election is recommended for efficiency. You can also request an absentee ballot from the county elections office without providing an excuse, and mail-in ballots must be received by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Property records in Dawson County are maintained by the Dawson County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 207 West Bell Street, Glendive, MT 59330, phone (406) 377-3058. The office maintains deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and subdivision plats, which are available for public inspection in person during business hours. Property tax information and assessment records are available through the county Montana Department of Revenue at the same courthouse location, phone (406) 377-3769.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Dawson County can be requested from the Dawson County Clerk and Recorder's Office at 207 West Bell Street, Glendive, MT 59330, phone (406) 377-3058. The fee is $12 for the first certified copy and $5 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Processing typically takes 1-3 business days if requested in person, or 1-2 weeks by mail. You can also order vital records from the Montana Office of Vital Statistics in Helena at (406) 444-4228 or online through VitalChek at vitalchek.com, though additional service fees apply. Valid photo ID and proof of relationship or legal interest are required to obtain vital records.

Business records in Dawson County vary by business type. DBA (Doing Business As) and fictitious name filings for sole proprietors and partnerships are recorded with the Dawson County Clerk and Recorder at 207 West Bell Street, Glendive, phone (406) 377-3058, and are available for public inspection. For corporations, LLCs, and other formal business entities, search the Montana Secretary of State's free online Business Entity Search at biz.sosmt.gov, which provides formation documents, registered agents, and annual reports. Local business licenses and permits within Glendive city limits may require contacting Glendive City Hall, while county-level permits can be requested through the courthouse offices.