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Townsend, Montana Public Records

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Montana Unclaimed Property

Search property and claim status by name or business with National Assoc. of Unclaimed Property Administrators.

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Townsend Police Department

The Townsend Police Department provides specialized or “detail” services pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the Town.

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County
Broadwater County
County seat
Townsend
Population
2,176
Broadwater County population
6,199
Local records
Broadwater County offices
ZIP codes
59644

About Townsend public records

Townsend is located in Broadwater County, Montana and had a recorded population of approximately 2,232 at the last census. Law enforcement in Townsend is served by Townsend Police Department and Broadwater County Sheriff's Office. Birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates for Townsend residents are issued through the Montana Office of Vital Records, with local copies often available through the Broadwater County Clerk's office.

The Town of Townsend conducts municipal elections for mayor and town council positions, typically held in odd-numbered years during November alongside other Montana local elections. Candidate filing and information about local ballot measures can be obtained from the Town of Townsend offices at 307 Broadway Street, phone (406) 266-3231, and from the Broadwater County Election Administrator. The Broadwater County Clerk and Recorder serves as Election Administrator for Townsend voters, managing every aspect of the electoral process. Located at the Broadwater County Courthouse, 515 Broadway Street, Townsend, MT 59644, the office can be reached at (406) 266-9272.

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How do I register to vote in Townsend, Montana?

To register to vote in Townsend, Montana, residents can register online through the Montana Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Broadwater 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 Townsend, contact the Broadwater County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.

How do I look up property records in Townsend, Montana?

Property records for Townsend, Montana are maintained by the Broadwater Montana Department of Revenue's Office and the Broadwater County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Broadwater County, including parcels in Townsend. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Broadwater 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 Broadwater County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Townsend, Montana?

Birth, death, and marriage records for Townsend, 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 Broadwater County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Broadwater 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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