Lookup Public Records in Hill County, Montana. Including Vital Birth and Death Records, Deeds, Probate, Property Records, Mortgages, Liens, Judgments, Marriage Licenses, Voter Registrar, Payroll, Military Discharges.
Hill County, Montana Overview
Hill County is located in the U.S. state of Montana. The county was formed in 1912 and named after James J. Hill (1838-1916), a leading railroad tycoon. The county seat is Havre. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2015, the county has a population of approximately 16,572 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,916 square miles of which 2,899 square miles is land and 17 square miles is water. Hill County borders the following counties: Liberty County, Montana to the west; Chouteau County, Montana to the south; Blaine County, Montana to the east; County of Forty Mile No. 8, Alberta to the northwest; Cypress County, Alberta to the north and Reno No. 51, Saskatchewan to the northeast. Hill County has eight zip codes. The zip codes are 59521, 59525, 59501, 59528, 59530, 59531, 59532 and 59540. The most populated zip code is 59501.
Hill County Clerk of Courts Office Information
The Clerk of Court’s Office files civil lawsuits, probate and estate records, felony criminal actions, adoptions, youth records, insanity records, marriage records, and dissolution records. This office also issues passports, acts as jury commissioner for Hill County, and collects and disburses restitution, fines, and surcharges in criminal cases.
Hill County Clerk of Courts Office Website:
The physical address of the Hill County Clerk of Courts Office is:
Hill County Courthouse
315 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
Email: kvigliotti@mt.gov
Phone: (406) 400-2414
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Kathie Vigliotti is the Clerk of Courts of Hill County. She can be contacted at (406) 400-2414 or emailed at kvigliotti@mt.gov
Hill County Clerk of Courts Office Staffs:
Celeste Wendland, Deputy Clerk
Email: cwendland@mt.gov
Phone: (406) 265-5481 x 2330
Karen Kinsella, Deputy Clerk
Email: kkinsella@mt.gov
Phone: (406) 265-5481 x 2332
Hill County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Information
Primary responsibilities of the Clerk and Recorder include but are not limited to, recording and maintaining the majority of all the legal documents relating to real estate records, land descriptions, plats and surveys, county birth and death records and the records of the Board of County commissioners. This office also maintains county-wide accounting and financial reporting system, budgets and fixed asset control.
The election department maintains voter records, prepares for and conducts primary, general and county elections. Preparations include certifying the local ballot, preparing ballot layouts, assembling and distributing supplies and training election judges.
To download the birth certificate request/application form, visit the following link:
To download the death certificate request/application form, click the following link:
To download the military discharge certificate request/application form, visit the following link:
To download the Realty Transfer Certificate, visit the following link:
The filing/recording fee schedule of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office is given below:
Standard Documents – $7.00 Per Page
Non-Standard Documents – $10.00
Military Discharge Papers – No Fee
1 Cert. Copy – No Fee
Additional Cert. Copy – $2.00
Certified Document
In-State – $7.00 Per Page
Out-of-State – $7.00 per Page
Court Ordered $7.00 – Per Page
Filed Documents
Subdivisions and Plats – $5.00 Per Document
Each Lot up to 100 – $.50
Each Additional Lot – $100 + $.25
Certificate of Survey – $5.00
Each Tract – $.50
Corner Recordation – No Fee
Federal Tax Liens
Federal Tax Liens – $7.00
Release of Federal Tax Lien – No Fee
Subordination of Lien – $7.00
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
Financing Statement – $7.00
Continuation Statement – $5.00
Assignment Statement – $5.00
Partial Release Statement – $5.00
Amendments – $5.00
Termination Statement – No Fee
Search UCC Request (Lien Search) – $7.00 Per Name
Hill County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Website:
The physical address of the Hill County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is:
Hill County Courthouse
315 4th Street
Havre, MT 59501
Email: armstrongs@co.hill.mt.us
Phone: (406) 265-5481 x 2323
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Susan Armstrong is the County Clerk and Recorder / Election Administrator of Hill County. She can be contacted at (406) 265-5481 x 2323 or emailed at armstrongs@co.hill.mt.us
Hill County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Staffs:
Kaci Hipple, Deputy Election Administrator
Bethany Jensen, Deputy Clerk & Recorder
Julie Anez, Fee & Reception Clerk
Katie Abdich, Counter/Inventory Clerk
| Hill County Marriage License Office | |
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In order to obtain a marriage license in Hill 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: | Hill County Marriage License |
| Location: | 315 4th Street, Havre, Montana, 59501 |
| Phone: | 406-265-5481 |
Hill County Recorder’s Office
Address: 315 4th Street Havre, Montana 59501, USA
Phone: 406.265.5481 x 223