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221 Breckenridge Helena, MT 59601 (406) 447-8479
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Montana Department of Justice 303 North Roberts P.O. Box 201403 Helena, MT 59620-1403 E-mail: dojitsdpublicrecords@mt.go
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Warrants, jury duty and other 228 Broadway Ave. Helena Montana 59601 (406) 447-8466
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300 Neill Ave. Helena, MT 59601 406-447-8472
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The city has a historical significance as it was founded during the Montana gold rush in 1864, which led to its rapid growth and establishment as a major center for commerce and governance in the region.
Paul G. Hatfield Federal Courthouse 901 Front Street Helena, MT 59626 Clerk's Office (406) 441-1355 Helena voters are served by the Lewis and Clark County Election Department, housed within the Clerk and Recorder's Office at 316 N Park Avenue, Room 203, Helena, MT 59623 (phone: 406-447-8360, website: lccountymt.gov).
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To register to vote in Helena, Montana, residents can register online through the Montana Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Lewis And Clark County elections office. Montana requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Montana Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Helena, contact the Lewis And Clark County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Helena, Montana are maintained by the Lewis And Clark Montana Department of Revenue's Office and the Lewis And Clark County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Lewis And Clark County, including parcels in Helena. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Lewis And Clark County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Montana counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Lewis And Clark County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Helena, Montana residents are available through both county and state offices. The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Vital Records, located in Helena, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Montana. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Lewis And Clark County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Lewis And Clark County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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