Background Check
Montana Background Check Resources
Background checks are governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of Montana, public records are readily available to anyone wishing to obtain them through appropriate official state agency channels. Background checks are instrumental in the parties' ability to enter into various legally binding contracts, and as such, are always a good idea. Background checks generally require a written permission prior to performing the inquiry. Occasionally, it is possible to obtain such reports without permission, but the results may lack in-depth details.
If the background check adversely affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must provide a copy of the report and a summary of the consumer's rights under FCRA, and allow the consumer reasonable time to contest the report. Due to the increasing threat of identity theft, some states (i. e. California) may now require the employer to provide a copy of the background check report to the consumer regardless of its content.
Call the telephone numbers listed below (or visit the listed websites) to learn how to access the specific background check information you're seeking. Public information may be accessible online or by phone, mail or in person.
It's always best to call before sending written inquiries in order to obtain exact addressing/ordering information.
MONTANA STATE INFORMATION HOT LINE:
(406) 444-2511
MONTANA STATE WEB SITE:
www.discoveringmontanta.com
Governor's Office
Attorney General's Office
Legislative Records
Criminal Records
Montana Department of Justice
Criminal History Records
303 N. Roberts
Helena MT 59620
(406) 444-3625
(406) 444-0689 (fax)
www.doj.state.mt.us
Driving Records
Motor Vehicles Division
Drivers Services
PO Box 201430
Helena MT 59620
(406) 444-4590
(406) 444-1631 (fax)
Vehicle Ownership Information
Department of Justice
Title and Registration Bureau
1032 Buckskin Drive
Deer Lodge MT 59722
(406) 846-6000
(406) 846-6039 (fax)
www.doj.state.mt.us/driving/vehicletitleregistration.asp
Vital Statistics
(birth, death) [marriage, divorce records available only at county level]
Montana Department of Health
Vital Statistics
PO Box 4210
Helena MT 59604
(406) 444-2685
(406) 444-1803 (fax)
http://vhsp.dphhs.state.mt.us/dph_12.htm
Business/Corporate Records
Business Services Bureau
Secretary of State
PO Box 202801
Helena MT 59620
(406) 444-3665
(406) 444-3976 (fax)
http://sos.state.mt.us/css/index.asp
Workers Compensation Information
State Compensation Fund
PO Box 4759
Helena MT 59604-4750
(406) 444-6500
(406) 444-7796 (fax)
www.montanastatefund.com
UCCs and Federal Tax Liens
(state tax liens available at county level only)
Business Services Bureau
Secretary of State
PO Box 202801
Helena MT 59620-2801
(406) 444-1212
(406) 444-3976 (fax)
http://sos.state.mt.us/css/index.asp
It's always best to call before sending written inquiries in order to obtain exact addressing/ordering information.
Note: Government agencies are continually updating and expanding online access to their records; consequently, this page is continually updated and expanded. Check back for the latest information!
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City-County Cross Index
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
800 S. Main
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-4060
Beaverhead County
2 S. Pacific
Dillon, MT 59725
(406) 683-3725
Big Horn County
P.O. Box 908
Hardin, MT 59034
(406) 665-9750
Blaine County
P.O. Box 278
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-3230
Broadway County
515 Broadway
Townsend, MT 59644
(406) 266-9236
Butte-Silver Bow County
155 W. Granite
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 723-8262
Carbon County
P.O. Box 887
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-1225
Carter County
P.O. Box 315
Ekalaka, MT 59324
(406) 775-8714
Cascade County
P.O. Box 2867
Great Falls, MT 59403
(406) 454-6780
Chouteau County
P.O. Box 459
Fort Benton, MT 59442
(406) 622-5024
Custer County
1010 Main St.
Miles City, MT 59301-3419
(406) 874-3326
Daniels County
P.O. Box 247
Scobey, MT 59263
(406) 487-2651
Dawson County
207 W. Bell St.
Glendive, MT 59330
(406) 377-3967
Deer Lodge County
800 S. Main St.
Anaconda, MT 59711
(406) 563-4041
Fallon County
P.O. Box 846
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2815
Fergus County
712 W. Main St.
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 538-5026
Flathead County
800 S. Main St.
Kalispell, MT 59901-5400
(406) 758-5660
Gallatin County
311 W. Main St., Room 204
Bozeman, MT 59715-4576
(406) 582-2165
Garfield County
County Courthouse, Box 7
Jordan, MT 59337
(406) 557-6254
Glacier County
512 E. Main St.
Cut Bank, MT 59427
(406) 873-5063
Golden Valley County
107 Kemp
Ryegate, MT 59074
(406) 568-2231
Granite County
P.O. Box 925
Phillipsburg, MT 59858
(406) 859-3712
Hill County
County Courthouse
315 4th St.
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 265-5481
Jefferson County
P.O. Box H
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-4041
Judith Basin County
P.O. Box 427
Stanford, MT 59479
(406) 566-2277
Lake County
106 4th Ave. E
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-7254
Lewis & Clark County
316 N. Park
Helena, MT 59624
(406) 447-8216
Liberty County
P.O. Box 459
Chester, MT 59522
(406) 759-5615
Lincoln County
512 California Ave.
Libby, MT 59923
(406) 293-7781
Madison County
P.O. Box 366
Virginia City, MT 59755
(406) 843-4230
McCone County
P.O. Box 199
Circle, MT 59215
(406) 485-3410
Meagher County
P.O. Box 309
White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645
(406) 547-3612
Mineral County
P.O. Box 550
Superior, MT 59872
(406) 822-3538
Missoula County
200 W. Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802
(406) 258-4740
Musselshell County
506 Main St.
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1413
Park County
P.O. Box 437
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-4125
Petroleum County
P.O. Box 226
Winnett, MT 59087
(406) 429-5311
Phillips County
P.O. Box 360
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-1023
Pondera County
20 4th Ave. SW
Conrad, MT 59425
(406) 271-4026
Powder River County
Courthouse Square
P.O. Box 270
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2320
Powell County
409 Missouri Ave.
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
(406) 846-3680
Prairie County
P.O. Box 125
Terry, MT 59349-0125
(407) 635-5575
Ravalli County
Courthouse Box 5002
Hamilton, MT 59840
(406) 375-6214
Richland County
201 W. Main St.
Sidney, MT 59270
(406) 433-1709
Roosevelt County
400 2nd Ave. S
Wolf Point, MT 59201
(406) 653-6266
Rosebud County
County Courthouse
P.O. Box 47
Forsyth, MT 59327
(406) 356-7322
Sanders County
P.O. Box 519
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
(406) 827-6962
Sheridan County
100 W. Laurel Ave.
Plentywood, MT 59254
(406) 765-3404
Silver Bow County
155 W. Granite St.
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 497-6350
Stillwater County
P.O. Box 149
Columbus MT 59019
(406) 322-8030
Sweet Grass County
P.O. Box 460
Big Timber, MT 59011
(406) 932-5154
Teton County
P.O. Box 610
Choteau, MT 59422
(406) 466-2909
Toole County
226 1st St. S
Shelby, MT 59474
(406) 424-8330
Treasure County
P.O. Box 392
Hysham, MT 59038
(406) 342-5547
Valley County
501 Court Square
Glasgow, MT 59230
(406) 228-6268
Wheatland County
P.O. Box 1903
Harlowton, MT 59036-1903
(406) 632-4893
Wibaux County
P.O. Box 199
Wibaux, MT 59353
(406) 796-2484
Yellowstone County
P.O. Box 35001
Billings, MT 59107
(406) 256-2862
ONLINE: Clerk & Recorder
www.co.yellowstone.mt.us/clerk/search.asp