Lookup Public Records in Carter CountyMontana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.

Carter County, Montana Overview

Carter County is located in the U.S. state of Montana. The county was formed in 1917 and named after Thomas Henry Carter, a U.S. Senator from Montana. The county seat is Ekalaka. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2015, the county has a population of approximately 1,180 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,348 square miles of which 3,341 square miles is land and 7.5 square miles is water. Carter County borders the following counties: Powder River County, Montana to the west; Custer County, Montana to the northwest; Fallon County, Montana to the north; Harding County, South Dakota to the east; Butte County, South Dakota to the southeast and Crook County, Wyoming to the south. Carter County has four zip codes. The zip codes are 59311, 57724, 59324 and 59332. The most populated zip code is 59324.

Carter County Clerk of Court Office Information

The Clerk of Court’s Office maintains public records that include marriage licenses, probate, dissolution (divorce), civil, and criminal files. The Clerk of Court is the official keeper of all District Court records for Carter County. These records include: adoption, civil, criminal, dependent and neglect, domestic relations, guardianship, juvenile, marriage license, paternity, probate and sanity cases. The Clerk of District Court serves as Jury Commissioner for Carter County.

Carter County Clerk of Court Office Website:

The mailing address of the Carter County Clerk of Courts Office is:

P.O. Box 315
Ekalaka, MT 59324

The physical address of the Carter County Clerk of Courts Office is:

214 Park Street
Ekalaka, MT 59324
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (406) 775-8714
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. And 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tracey Walker is the Clerk of Courts of Carter County. He can be contacted at (406) 775-8714 or emailed at [email protected]

Carter County Clerk of Courts Office Staff:

Trish Lovec, Deputy
Phone: (406) 775-8754

Carter County Clerk and Recorder Office Information

The clerk and recorder is the ex-officio recorder, registrar, and ex-officio clerk of the county commissioners of Carter County. The clerk and recorder also act as the ex-officio election administrator and is responsible for administering all federal, state, and county and city elections. The clerk and recorder is also the administrator of the county budget. As ex-officio recorder of Carter County, the clerk is responsible for recording various documents that include: deeds, mortgages, powers of attorney, military discharges, oil and gas leases, liens, certificates of surveys and subdivision plats. Certified copies of birth and death certificates are also issued from this office.

Carter County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Website:

The mailing address of the Carter County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is:

P.O. Box 315
Ekalaka, MT 59324

The physical address of the Carter County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is:

214 Park Street
Ekalaka, MT 59324
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (406) 775-8749 or (406) 775-6749
Fax: (406) 775-8750
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m. And 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Pamela J. Castleberry is the County Clerk and Recorder of Carter County. She can be contacted at (406) 775-8749 or (406) 775-6749 or emailed at [email protected]

Carter County Clerk and Recorder Office Staff:

Judy Wright, Deputy (Election Administrator)

Carter, MT Genealogy and Ancestry Records
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, USA Counties Data File Downloads
Total Ancestries Reported 2005-20091,770
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - United States or American - 2005-200967
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Arab - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - British - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Czech - 2005-200918
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Danish - 2005-200923
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Dutch - 2005-200928
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - English - 2005-2009295
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - European - 2005-20092
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French (except Basque) - 2005-200973
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - French Canadian - 2005-200915
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - German - 2005-2009495
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Greek - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Hungarian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Irish - 2005-2009193
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Italian - 2005-200917
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Lithuanian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Norwegian - 2005-2009244
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Polish - 2005-200939
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Portuguese - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Russian - 2005-20094
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scotch-Irish - 2005-200943
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Scottish - 2005-200944
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Slovak - 2005-200913
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Subsaharan African - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swedish - 2005-200920
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Swiss - 2005-200910
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Ukrainian - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Welsh - 2005-200925
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups) - 2005-20090
Persons Reporting Total Ancestry As - Other Groups - 2005-200962
Carter County Marriage License Office
In order to obtain a marriage license in Carter County, the applicants must apply together, in person, at the County Clerk’s office. Both parties must present their state-issued picture ID, military ID, or passport, and know their social security number
State Law:Marriage – Husband and Wife – Title 40 Chapters 1 & 2 and Uniform Premarital Agreement Act – Title 40 Chapter 2 Part 6
All State Statutes: Information is online at the State Website
Office:Carter County Marriage License
Location:214 Park St. Po Box 315, Ekalaka, Montana, 59324
Phone:406-775-8749

Carter County Recorder’s Office
County Government Office

Address: 214 Park St, Ekalaka, MT 59324, United States
Phone: 406-775-8749

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