When requesting a records search or copies of documents, please provide as much information as possible. You may submit your request by email clerkofcourt@missoulacounty.us, by fax (406) 258-4899 or by mail (along a self addressed, stamped envelope) to our office at:

Payment by check

If you wish to pay by check or money order, your request must include a telephone number where you can be reached so we can notify you of the amount due. Upon receipt of your payment, the requested information will be forwarded to you. Please do not send a blank check.  

Payment by credit or debit card

If paying by Visa,  MasterCard or Discover, we recommend you include a phone number where you can be reached during business hours so we can call to obtain your credit/debit card information.  You will need the following information:

• Cardholder name
• Card number
• Expiration date
• Billing zip code

Note: If paying by credit or debit card, 1.995% plus a $1.25 processing fee will be added to your transaction.

Marriage License Copies

• Marriage licenses are sealed for 30 years from the date of marriage. 
• Copies are available only to the married couple, unless written authorization is given by the couple.  
• A photo ID must be presented for in-person requests. 
• Requests by email, fax or mail must be accompanied by a legible copy of your driver's license for identification purposes.  We recommend blacking out date of birth and driver's license information prior to forwarding to our office.  

Copy and Search Fees

• Hard copies (except marriage license and divorce decree):
  • $1 per page for first 10 pages
  • $0.50 per page for each additional page
• Emailed copies (except marriage license and divorce decree)
  • $0.25 per page 
• Copy of marriage license 
  • $5
• Copy of divorce decree
  • $10
• Certification with seal
  • $2 per document
• Searches
  • $2 per name per year for the first seven years
  • $1 per name per year for each additional year