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Gallatin County, Montana public records

In Gallatin County, deeds are recorded by the Clerk and Recorder; property values come from the Montana Department of Revenue; court files are split between the Clerk of District Court and the Justice Court of Record.

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On this page
  1. Where to get each record
  2. Deeds and land records
  3. Property values, owners and tax bills
  4. Court records: which clerk keeps which case
  5. Marriage records
  6. Divorce records
  7. Birth certificates
  8. Death certificates
  9. Probate records and wills
  10. Historical records
  11. Good to know about Gallatin County records
  12. Office addresses, phones and hours
  13. Records that are not online: public records requests
  14. Questions people ask
  15. Official copies vs look-alike sites
  16. Sources

Where to get each record

RecordOfficeSearch onlineFee
Deeds and land recordsClerk and Recorder4Search deeds2$.50 first page of each document; $.25 each additional page3
Property values and ownersMontana Department of Revenue5Property search5—
Property tax billsCounty Treasurer6Tax bill search7—
Court casesClerk of District Court8
Justice Court of Record9		District Court10Fees: copies: $1 per page for the first 10, then $0.50; email $.25 per page8
Marriage recordsClerk of District Court8—Regular copy $5; certified copy $78
Divorce recordsClerk of District Court8—$10 copy of decree; $12 certified8
Birth certificatesClerk and Recorder4—$8 per copy at the county4
Death certificatesClerk and Recorder4—$7 per copy at the county3
Probate and willsClerk of District Court8——
Business names (DBA)Statewide: Assumed business names (DBAs) register with the Secretary of State, not the county11——

Deeds and land records

Deeds, mortgages and other land documents for property in Gallatin County are recorded by the Clerk and Recorder.4

Copy fee
$.50 first page of each document; $.25 each additional page3
Certified copy fee
$2.00 for certification with County Seal, plus copies3
Recording fee
$20 first page; $10 each additional page, from October 1, 20254
Index search fee
$.50 per year, per index, per name3
Fraud alerts
Fraud Notify, free4

How deeds work in Montana

Property values, owners and tax bills

The Montana Department of Revenue (state agency) sets property values5; the County Treasurer (Treasurer - Property Tax Division) bills and collects the tax6.

Property search
Property.MT.gov (Department of Revenue property information lookup): property.mt.gov5
Tax bill search
itax.gallatin.mt.gov7
Appealing a value
Informal review: file Form AB-26 (Request for Informal Classification and Appraisal Review) with DOR within 30 days of the classification and appraisal notice13

How property tax works in Montana

Court records: which clerk keeps which case

CourtCasesRecords kept byCase search
District Court (18th Judicial District)Marriage, divorce, civil and felony criminal matters4Clerk of District Courtdcportal.pubcourts.mt.gov10
Justice Court of RecordCivil and criminal cases outside Bozeman city limits; civil up to $15,000; small claims up to $7,0009Justice Court of Record (Departments 1 and 2) Public computer at the front counter, free14
Bozeman Municipal CourtMisdemeanors and traffic citations within city limits4——
Fees: searches
$2 per name per year for the first 7 years, then $1 for each additional year8
Fees: copies
$1 per page for the first 10, then $0.50; email $.25 per page8
Fees: certification
$2 with seal15
Fees: justice court records
$25 per records request; in-person copies.25 per page14
Processing time
Typically 3-5 business days8

Criminal records and background checks

Felony
District Court; records through the Clerk16
Misdemeanor outside city
Justice Court; no case information before 199414
Law enforcement
Request form for Sheriff, 911 and Bozeman Police records16

How Montana courts keep their files

Marriage records

Kept by the Clerk of District Court.8

Marriage license fee
$53, cash or card; checks not accepted17
Copy fee
Regular copy $5; certified copy $78
How to order
In person, written request with a stamped envelope, or email to the Records Clerk17

Montana marriage records, statewide

Divorce records

Kept by the Clerk of District Court.8

Copy fee
$10 copy of decree; $12 certified8
Filing fee
$250 ($200 filing plus $50 judgment)18

Montana divorce records: decree or state record

Birth certificates

Kept by the Clerk and Recorder.4

Fee
$8 per copy at the county4
Who
Registrant 14 or older, spouse, children, parents, grandparents, caretaker relative, guardian, authorized representative and others under 50-15-121 MCA4
ID required
Photo ID copy required4

Ordering a Montana birth certificate

Death certificates

Kept by the Clerk and Recorder.4

Fee
$7 per copy at the county3

Ordering a Montana death certificate

Probate records and wills

Kept by the Clerk of District Court.8

Filing fee
$10019
Records
Held by the Clerk of District Court8

Historical records

Ftp
ftp.gallatin.mt.gov : surveys, road petitions, corner records, maps, historical deeds and documents before 1980; $100 a year4

Good to know about Gallatin County records

  • Pre-1980 deeds and surveys are outside the document search and sit on a $100-a-year FTP service4
  • A combined records unit under County 911 holds Sheriff, Detention Center and Bozeman Police records20
  • District Court portal shows registers of action from 2012 forward10

Office addresses, phones and hours

Clerk and Recorder

Address
Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St. Room 203, Bozeman, MT 597154
Mail
311 West Main, Room 203, Bozeman, MT 597153
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; closed on legal state holidays4

Montana Department of Revenue (state agency)

County Treasurer (Treasurer - Property Tax Division)

Address
Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St., Room 103, Bozeman, MT 597157
Hours
Mon to Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on holidays7

Clerk of District Court

Address
Gallatin County Justice Center, 515 S. 16th Ave., Room 1041, Bozeman, MT10
Mail
Clerk of District Court, 515 S 16th Avenue - Room 10418
Phone
406-582-2165; Records Clerk 406-582-21708
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed on legal holidays8

Justice Court of Record (Departments 1 and 2)

Address
Gallatin County Justice Center, 515 S 16th Ave Suite 1100, Bozeman MT 597159
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (window and phones close at 3 p.m.)9

Support Services / Records (Gallatin County 911)

Address
Judge Guenther Memorial Center, 1709 W. College St. 2nd Floor, Bozeman, MT20

Election Department

Address
Gallatin County Courthouse, 311 W. Main St. Room 210, Bozeman MT 5971522
Hours
8 am - 5 pm22

GIS (Gallatin County 911)

Address
Guenther Memorial Building, 1709 W. College St. Room 213, Bozeman, MT 5971512
Hours
Open to public 9a - 2p M-Th; closed Fridays and holidays12

Records that are not online: public records requests

Where to send it
[email protected]16

How to write a public records request

Questions people ask

How do I get a copy of a deed in Gallatin County?

The Clerk and Recorder keeps deed records. Plain copies: $.50 first page of each document; $.25 each additional page. Certified copies: $2.00 for certification with County Seal, plus copies.43

How much is a birth certificate in Gallatin County?

$8 per copy at the county.4

How much does a marriage license cost in Gallatin County?

$53, cash or card; checks not accepted.17

How do I look up who owns a property in Gallatin County?

Use the property search of the Montana Department of Revenue (state agency): property.mt.gov5

Official copies vs look-alike sites

A certified copy comes only from the office that holds the record; reports and "research copies" sold by commercial sites are not issued by any Gallatin County office. How to tell an official record source from a paid look-alike.

Other counties in Montana with a full guide: Yellowstone County. Every county in the state: Montana county list.

Sources

Every fact above links to the official page it comes from. Fees and rules change, so check the office's own page before you pay or travel.

  1. Government Units List 2026US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026
  2. County Records Search OptionsGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  3. Clerk & Recorder Fee Schedule (PDF)Gallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  4. Clerk and RecorderGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  5. Property (Property Assessment Division)Montana Department of Revenuechecked November 4, 2026
  6. Gallatin County, MT: Treasurer - Property Tax DivisionGallatin County, Montana (gallatinmt.gov)checked November 8, 2026
  7. Gallatin County, MT: Treasurer: Pay My Taxes (Property Tax Division contact)Gallatin County, Montana (gallatinmt.gov)checked November 8, 2026
  8. Records RequestsGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  9. Justice CourtGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  10. Clerk of District CourtGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  11. Mont. Code Ann. § 30-13-203, Application for registration of assumed business nameMontana Legislature (Montana Code Annotated 2025)checked November 4, 2026
  12. GISGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  13. Informal Review and Formal Appeal ProcessMontana Department of Revenuechecked November 4, 2026
  14. Justice Court Records RequestsGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  15. Clerk of District Court Fee ScheduleGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  16. Public Records RequestsGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  17. Marriage LicenseGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  18. File for Divorce or Parenting PlanGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  19. File a ProbateGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  20. Support Services / RecordsGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  21. Motor Vehicle DepartmentGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  22. ElectionsGallatin County, MTchecked November 4, 2026
  23. County population totals: Vintage 2025 (July 1, 2025)US Census Bureauchecked November 4, 2026