Yellowstone County MT | Free Public Records Search (2024)

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Yellowstone County, Montana Overview

Yellowstone County is located in the U.S. state of Montana. The county was formed in 1893 and named after The Yellowstone River, named in turn for the yellow rocks found along its shores. The county seat is Billings. According to the U.S. Census Bureau of 2018, the county has a population of approximately 158,980 people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,649 square miles of which 2,633 square miles is land and 16 square miles is water. Yellowstone County borders the following counties: Musselshell County to the north; Rosebud County to the northeast; Treasure County to the east; Big Horn County to the southeast; Carbon County to the southwest; Stillwater County to the west and Golden Valley County to the northwest. Yellowstone County has 15 zip codes. The zip codes are 59002, 59006, 59101, 59102, 59105, 59106, 59015, 59024, 59037, 59041, 59044, 59057, 59064, 59079 and 59088. The most populated zip code is 59102.

Yellowstone County Clerk of District Courts Office Information

The Clerk of the District Court is an elected position with a four-year term. The Clerk of District Courts is the custodian of the District Court records. The Clerk of District Court is responsible for filing and maintenance of legal records related to:

• Civil actions
• Probate and estate records
• Felony/misdemeanor criminal actions
• Adoptions
• Family relations
• Juvenile matters
• Estates, guardianships, and conservatorships

In addition, the Clerk of the District Courts is also responsible for issuing marriage licenses and processing passport applications. The Clerk of the Court also maintains all marriage records. The Clerk of District Court cannot accept cash in sums over $2500.00. If you are paying a fine, fee or bond for an amount over $2500.00 it will need to be in the form or a money order, cashier’s check or credit card.

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Yellowstone County Clerk of District Courts Office Website:

The mailing address of the Yellowstone County Clerk of District Courts Office is:

P.O. Box 35030
Billings, MT 59107

The physical address of the Yellowstone County Clerk of District Courts Office is:

217N. 27th Street, Rm 702, 703 and 704
Billings, MT 59107
Email: [emailprotected]
Phone: (406) 256-2851
Fax: (406) 256-2995
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Terry Halpin is the District Court Clerk and Jury Commissioner of Yellowstone County. He can be contacted at (406) 256-2851 or emailed at [emailprotected]

Additional Email Contacts:

Jury Duty
Email: [emailprotected]

Record Searches:
Email: [emailprotected]

Case Filings
Email: [emailprotected]

Fines and Fees
Email: [emailprotected]

Yellowstone County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Information

The Clerk and Recorder is an elected county official established by the Constitution of Montana. Statutory authority establishes the duties as providing the primary administrative function for recording and maintaining the majority of all the legal documents relating to real estate records, land descriptions, county birth and death records and the records of the Board of County Commissioners.

The types of documents that are maintained in the Clerk’s office include:

• Deeds
• Mortgages
• Liens
• Powers of attorney
• Homestead declarations
• Subdivision plats
• Certificate of survey
• Military discharges
• Federal income tax liens

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Yellowstone County Clerk and Recorder’s Office Website:

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

P.O. Box 35001
Billings, MT 59107

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

217N. 27th Street, Rm 401
Billings, MT 59107
Email: [emailprotected]
Phone: (406) 256-2785
Fax: (406) 256-2736
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Jeff Martin is the Clerk and Recorder of Yellowstone County. He can be contacted at (406) 256-2785 or emailed at [emailprotected]

Yellowstone County Clerk & Recorder’s Office
County Government Office

Address:217 N 27th St #401, Billings, MT 59101, United States
Phone: 406-256-2785