Montana Marriage License Requirements
Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Montana.
Waiting Period: 3 days.
If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed.
Fees: Cash Only! $25
Other Tests: No tests
Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification.
Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.
Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in Montana.
The license can only be used within the State of Montana.
IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any plans.
Big Horn County District Court Clerk
121 West 3rd St
Harden, MT 59034
406-665-1504
Blaine County District Court Clerk
400 Ohio St
Chinook, MT 59523
406-357-3109
Broadwater County District Court Clerk
515 Broadway St
Townsend, MT 59644
406-266-3418
Carbon County District Court Clerk
102 N Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59008
406-446-1225
Cascade County District Court Clerk
415 N 2nd Ave
Great Falls, MT 59403
406-454-6780
Chouteau County District Court Clerk
1308 Franklin St
Fort Benton, MT 59442
406-622-5024
Custer County District Court Clerk
1010 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
406-232-7800
Dawson County District Court Clerk
207 West Bell
Glendive, MT 59330
406-365-2666
Deer Lodge County District Court Clerk
800 South Main
Anaconda, MT 59711
406-563-4040
Fallon County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 846
Baker, MT 59313
406-778-2883
Flathead County District Court Clerk
800 South Main
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-758-5660
Gallatin County Clerk of Court
311 West Main Room 204
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-582-2165
Garfield County Clerk of Court
Highway 200
Jordan, MT 59337
406-557-6254
Glacier County District Court Clerk
512 E Main
Cut Bank, MT 95427
406-873-5627
Golden Valley County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 10
Ryegate, MT 59074
406-568-2231
Granite County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box B
Philipsburg, MT 59858
406-859-3712
Hill County Courthouse
315 Fourth St
Havre, MT 59501
406-265-5481
Jefferson County District Court
Centennial Ave
Boulder, MT 59632
406-225-4042
Lake County District Court Clerk
106 4th Ave East
Polson, MT 59860
406-883-7254
Lewis and Clark County District Court
228 E Broadway St
Helena, MT 59624
406-447-8205
Liberty County Clerk of Court
111 1st St E
Chester, MT 59522
406-759-5615
Lincoln County District Court Clerk
512 California Ave
Libby, MT 59923
406-293-7781
Madison County District Court
110 East Wallace
Virginia City, MT 59755
406-843-4235
Meagher County Clerk of Court
15 West Main
Whitesulpher Springs, MT 59645
406-547-3941
Mineral County Clerk-District
300 River St
Superior, MT 59872
406-822-3538
Missoula County Clerk of District Court
200 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802
406-523-4780
Musselshell County District Court Clerk
506 Main St
Round Up, MT 59072
406-323-1413
Park County Clerk District Court
414 E Callender St
Livingston, MT 59047
406-222-4110
Phillips County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 530
Malta, MT 59538
406-654-1023
Pondera County District Court
20 4th Ave SW
Conrad, MT 59425
406-278-4026
Powder River County Clerk of Court
1 Main St
Broadus, MT 59317
406-436-2320
Powell County Clerk of Court
409 Missouri Ave
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-3680
Prairie County Clerk of Court
125 Clerk & Recorder
Terry, MT 59349
406-637-5575
Ravalli County Clerk-District
205 Bedford St
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-375-6214
Richland County District Court Clerk
201 West Main
Sidney, MT 59270
406-482-5939
Roosevelt County District Court Clerk
400 2nd Ave South
Wolf Point, MT 59201
406-653-1590
Rosebud County ClerkOf District Court
P.O. Box 47
Forsyth, MT 59327
406-356-7322
Sanders County Clerk of Court
1111 Main St
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
406-827-4316
Sheridan County Clerk of Court
100 West Laurel Ave
Plentywood, MT 59254
406-765-2310
Silver Bow County District Clerk
155 W Granite St
Butte, MT 59701
406-723-8262
Stillwater Cnty0 Court Clerk
400 3rd Ave N.
Columbus, MT 59019
406-322-5332
Sweet GrassCounty Clerk-Court
P.O. Box 460
Bigtimber, MT 59011
406-932-5154
Teton County Clerk-Dist Court
P.O. Box 610
Chotaeu, MT 59422
406-466-2909
Toole County Clerk of Court
226 1st St South
Shelby, MT 59474
406-434-2271
Treasurer County Clerk of Court
P.O. Box 392
Hysham, MT 59038
406-342-5547
Valley County District Court
P.O. Box 311
Glasgow, MT 59230
406-228-8221
Wheatland County Court Clerk
Highway 12 & "A" Ave N W
Harlowton, MT 59036
406-632-4893
Yellowstone County Clerk of Court
Marriage Lcns
Cor. 3rd & 27th St
Billings, MT 59107
406-256-2869