Montana Genealogy Records

Montana genealogy search, look up ancestors, browse MT archived records, history, census information and more online

State archives, libraries, and official repositories are the best starting point for manuscripts, local histories, newspapers, and curated research guides.

• Montana State LibraryDigging up your roots

Birth, death, marriage, divorce, adoption, cemetery, and family-history resources that support lineage and family-tree research.

• Montana Department of Health and Human ServicesObtain copies of births and deaths
• Search Montana State Death IndexesRecorded deaths in the state of Montana from the 1800’s through 2007

Genealogical societies, volunteer projects, surname forums, and local organizations often provide finding aids and specialized local knowledge.

• Montana Historical SocietyMake genealogy research requests; find large collection of library, archival, and photographic materials that may be used in compiling family...
• Central Montana Genealogy Society, Inc.Church, cemetery, mortuary, birth and marriage records, Montana census films, local histories, newspaper microfilms
• Lewis and Clark County Genealogical SocietyMaintains a genealogy collection of books and periodicals with primary emphasis on Montana cities and counties
• Montana State Genealogical SocietyPromoting the study of genealogical and historical research within the State of Montana
• Montana GenWeb ProjectSearch the Montana GenWeb archives, military records, Native American research and more

Additional research links that support family-history work in this state.

• Montana Public Records SearchProvides genealogists with access to Montana public records
• Western Heritage CenterRegional museum whose collections, exhibits and programs tell the stories of life in the Yellowstone River Valley

• Montana Public Records HubReturn to the main Montana public-record directory and browse more official record categories.
• Montana Vital RecordsBirth, death, marriage, and divorce record guidance for Montana.
• Montana Background ChecksBackground-check and identity-research resources for Montana.
• Montana Court RecordsCourt, probate, and case-search resources relevant to family-history research.
• Military RecordsNational military and service-record research tools that can support family-history projects.