Montana Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any MT county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $30.25 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Montana?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Montana to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, one parent or legal guardian must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. The couple must attend two counseling courses that are 10 days apart. The district court judge will decide to issue a license based on the opinion of the counselor. If you are under 16 you can not marry.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
Yes, the bride is required to take a blood test for rubella (German measles) prior to receiving a license. The blood test must be analyzed by a state certified laboratory and recorded on a state form. This form can be obtained from the physician, clinic, or the Office of the Town Clerk. Test results become invalid after 30 days.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 6 months from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
Yes, marriage by proxy is allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
Yes, common-law marriages are allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Big Horn CountyDistrict Court Clerk
121 West 3rd St
Harden, MT 59034
406-665-1504
Map Blaine County
District Court Clerk
400 Ohio St
Chinook, MT 59523
406-357-3109
Map Broadwater County
District Court Clerk
515 Broadway St
Townsend, MT 59644
406-266-3418
Map Carbon County
District Court Clerk
102 N Broadway
Red Lodge, MT 59008
406-446-1225
Map Cascade County
District Court Clerk
415 N 2nd Ave
Great Falls, MT 59403
406-454-6892
Map Chouteau County
District Court Clerk
1308 Franklin St
Fort Benton, MT 59442
406-622-5024
Map Custer County
District Court Clerk
1010 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
406-232-7800
Map Dawson County
District Court Clerk
207 West Bell
Glendive, MT 59330
406-365-2666
Map Deer Lodge County
District Court Clerk
800 South Main
Anaconda, MT 59711
406-563-4040
Map Fallon County
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 846
Baker, MT 59313
406-778-2883
Map Flathead County
District Court Clerk
800 South Main
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-758-5660
Map Gallatin County
Clerk Of Court
311 West Main Room 204
Bozeman, MT 59715
406-582-2165
Map Garfield County
Clerk Of Court
Highway 200
Jordan, MT 59337
406-557-6254
Map Glacier County
District Court Clerk
512 E Main
Cut Bank, MT 95427
406-873-5627
Map Golden Valley County
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 10
Ryegate, MT 59074
406-568-2231
Map Granite County
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box B
Philipsburg, MT 59858
406-859-3712
Map Hill County
Courthouse
315 Fourth St
Havre, MT 59501
406-265-5481
Map Jefferson County
District Court
Centennial Ave
Boulder, MT 59632
406-225-4042
Map Lake County
District Court Clerk
106 4th Ave East
Polson, MT 59860
406-883-7254
Map Lewis & Clark County
District Court
228 E Broadway St
Helena, MT 59624
406-447-8205
Map Liberty County
Clerk Of Court
111 1st St E
Chester, MT 59522
406-759-5615
Map Lincoln County
District Court Clerk
512 California Ave
Libby, MT 59923
406-293-7781
Map Madison County
District Court
110 East Wallace
Virginia City, MT 59755
406-843-4235
Map Meagher County
Clerk Of Court
15 West Main
Whitesulpher Springs, MT 59645
406-547-3941
Map Mineral County
Clerk-District
300 River St
Superior, MT 59872
406-822-3538
Map Missoula County
Clerk Of District Court
200 West Broadway
Missoula, MT 59802
406-523-4780
Map Musselshell County
District Court Clerk
506 Main St
Round Up, MT 59072
406-323-1413
Map Park County
Clerk District Court
414 E Callender St
Livingston, MT 59047
406-222-4110
Map Phillips County
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 530
Malta, MT 59538
406-654-1023
Map Pondera County
District Court
20 4th Ave SW
Conrad, MT 59425
406-278-4026
Map Powder River County
Clerk Of Court
1 Main St
Broadus, MT 59317
406-436-2320
Map Powell County
Clerk Of Court
409 Missouri Ave
Deer Lodge, MT 59722
406-846-3680
Map Prairie County
Clerk Of Court
125 Clerk & Recorder
Terry, MT 59349
406-637-5575
Map Ravalli County
Clerk-District
205 Bedford St
Hamilton, MT 59840
406-375-6214
Map Richland County
District Court Clerk
201 West Main
Sidney, MT 59270
406-482-5939
Map Roosevelt County
District Court Clerk
400 2nd Ave South
Wolf Point, MT 59201
406-653-1590
Map Rosebud County Clerk
Of District Court
P.O. Box 47
Forsyth, MT 59327
406-356-7322
Map Sanders County
Clerk Of Court
1111 Main St
Thompson Falls, MT 59873
406-827-4316
Map Sheridan County
Clerk Of Court
100 West Laurel Ave
Plentywood, MT 59254
406-765-2310
Map Silver Bow County
District Clerk
155 W Granite St
Butte, MT 59701
406-723-8262
Map Stillwater Cnty
0 Court Clerk
400 3rd Ave N.
Columbus, MT 59019
406-322-5332
Map Sweet Grass
County Clerk-Court
P.O. Box 460
Bigtimber, MT 59011
406-932-5154
Map Teton County
Clerk-Dist Court
P.O. Box 610
Chotaeu, MT 59422
406-466-2909
Map Toole County
Clerk Of Court
226 1st St South
Shelby, MT 59474
406-434-2271
Map Treasurer County
Clerk Of Court
P.O. Box 392
Hysham, MT 59038
406-342-5547
Map Valley County
District Court
P.O. Box 311
Glasgow, MT 59230
406-228-8221
Map Wheatland County
Court Clerk
Highway 12 & "A" Ave N W
Harlowton, MT 59036
406-632-4893
Map Yellowstone County
Clerk Of Court
Marriage Lcns
Cor. 3rd & 27th St
Billings, MT 59107
406-256-2869
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