Valley County, Montana Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Valley County, Montana, can be obtained through the Valley County Sheriff's Office. They maintain records of all bookings and may provide access to these images upon request. Some mugshots may be available through online portals associated with the Sheriff's Office, depending on their current policies and available resources.

To obtain a criminal background check in Valley County, Montana, you should contact the Montana Department of Justice's Criminal Records and Identification Services Section. Locally, you can also reach out to the Valley County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process. They can provide information on the necessary forms and fees required to complete a background check request.

You can look up sex offenders in Valley County, Montana, by accessing the Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Montana Department of Justice and provides detailed information about registered offenders in the area. The online search tool allows you to search by name, location, or other criteria to find specific offender information.

To register to vote in Valley County, you can register online at the Montana Secretary of State website (website), download and mail a registration form, or register in person at the Valley County Clerk and Recorder's office at 501 Court Square, Glasgow. Registration must be received or postmarked at least 30 days before an election, though Montana allows late registration with provisional ballot casting through Election Day at the county election office. Absentee ballots can be requested through the Clerk and Recorder by calling (406) 228-6226 or through the state's absentee ballot request system.

Property records in Valley County are maintained by the Valley County Clerk and Recorder at 501 Court Square, Glasgow, MT 59230, phone (406) 228-6226. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and other recorded documents by contacting the office directly with a property's legal description or the names of grantors or grantees. For property tax assessment information and valuation records, contact the local Assessor at (406) 228-6224. While the region does not currently offer a online document search, the Montana Cadastral Mapping system provides GIS parcel data, and copies of recorded documents can be requested for statutory fees.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Valley County can be requested from the Valley County Clerk and Recorder at 501 Court Square, Glasgow, MT 59230, phone (406) 228-6226, or from the Montana Office of Vital Statistics in Helena. The fee is $15 for the first copy and $10 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. Processing typically takes 2-4 weeks depending on the request method. You must provide valid photo identification and proof of relationship or legal authority to access restricted birth records (100-year restriction), while death certificates are public immediately. Expedited online ordering is available through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional service fees.

To find business records in Valley County, start with the Montana Secretary of State Business Entity Search at biz.sosmt.gov, which provides free access to all registered corporations, LLCs, and partnerships in Montana. For fictitious business names (DBAs) registered locally, contact the Valley County Clerk and Recorder at (406) 228-6226. Local business licenses within Glasgow city limits are issued by Glasgow City Hall at (406) 228-2422. The Glasgow Area Chamber of Commerce at glasgowmt.net also maintains a business directory and can provide information about local licensing requirements and business resources.