Please be advised of the following changes in the delivery of services provided by the Clerk of District Court office due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Information will be updated as circumstances change.

Clerk of Court

As of June 1, 2021 the office is open to the public. 

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

In-person services available by appointment (preferred) or walkup. 

Visitors without an appointment may experience longer wait times based upon recommended occupancy levels.

To schedule an appointment call 406-258-4780 or email clerkofcourt@missoulacounty.us. 

Customer Service Area

• The office recommends no more than one person to attend an appointment but will make accommodations as needed.
• Maximum recommended capacity in the customer service area: 3 customers
• Visitors with appointments should enter the line on the right outside the clerk's office while maintaining a recommended 6 feet distance from others.
• Visitors without an appointment should enter the line on the left outside the clerk's office while maintaining a recommended 6 feet distance from others.
• Maintaining physical distancing of 6 feet in the customer service area is highly recommended. Tape markings on the floor provide accurate 6 feet distances.
• A mask or face covering is highly recommended. Disposable masks are available upon request.
• Hand sanitizer will be available for customers.
• Staff will continue to wipe down counters, pens, glass barriers and other items between customers.

Public Search Area

• Maximum recommended capacity for public search area: 1 customer
• Call (406) 258-4780 to schedule an appointment to access a public computer.

 Marriage Licenses

Applicants are asked to schedule an appointment to obtain a marriage license.

• Call (406) 258-4780 to schedule an appointment. 
• Applicants must use the online marriage application system to complete the application prior to the appointment. 
• Upon arrival at the courthouse, applicants should enter the line on the right outside the clerk's office while maintaining a recommended 6 feet distance from others.
• Maintaining physical distancing of 6 feet in the customer service area is highly recommended. Tape markings on the floor provide accurate 6 feet distances.
• A mask or face covering is highly recommended.  Disposable masks are available upon request.
• Hand sanitizer will be available for customers.
• Staff will wipe down counters, pens, glass barriers and other items between customers.

4th Judicial District Court Directives

Jury Trials to Resume July 6, 2020

Mar. 17, 2020 Administrative Order - In Re: Continuing Operations of the Courts of the Fourth Judicial District - COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

 Supreme Court Directives

May 17, 2021 Memo from Chief Justice Mike McGrath 

Dec. 21, 2020 Memo from Chief Justice Mike McGrath 

May 22, 2020 Memo from Chief Justice Mike McGrath + attachments 

Apr. 22, 2020 Memo from Chief Justice Mike McGrath  

Mar. 27, 2020 Shelter in Place Order from Chief Justice McGrath

Mar. 17, 2020 Memo from Chief Justice Mike McGrath 

Mar. 13, 2020 Memo from Chief Justice Mike McGrath

Missoula County Directives

Missoula City-County Health Department COVID-19 Information