Please be advised of the following changes effective Monday morning, March 30, 2020, in the delivery of services provided by the Clerk of District Court office.  These changes are based on Governor Bullock's "Stay at Home" order effective, Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 12:00 AM. and the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the Missoula City-County Health Department to employ social distancing and maintain a distance of 6 feet in public places.  Information will be updated as circumstances change so please check for updates prior to visiting the Clerk of District Court's office.

Clerk of Court Office

Clerk of District Court staff will assist customers by phone or email. Please call us (406) 258-4780 or email clerkofcourt@missoulacounty.us. 

Marriage License Issuance

NOTE: If the wedding date is after April 30, 2020 we prefer applicants wait until the week before the wedding to apply for a license.  Call (406) 258-4780 with questions.

Customers are asked to

• Use the online marriage application system to complete the application. 
• Print and have both applicants sign the application.
• Email the signed application, along with a copy of each applicant's ID, to clerkofcourt@missoulacounty.us or fax to (406) 258-4899.  Please include a phone number where you can be reached.

Office staff will

• Contact applicants at the phone number provided to administer the notary oath.
• Collect $55.31 ($53 marriage license fee plus $2.31 credit card processing fee)
• Print and mail the marriage license to applicant's address.

Document Filings in Court Cases 

 Self-represented litigants (those without an attorney to represent them) are asked submit paperwork by email, fax or mail.  The regular fee for email/fax will be waived.   

• Email: clerkofcourt@missoulacounty.us
• Fax: (406) 258-4899
• Mailing Address: Clerk of Court, 200 W Broadway, Missoula MT  59802
• Delivery Address: Clerk of Court, 199 W Pine St, Missoula, MT  59802

Attorneys with pleadings in case types not yet available for e-filing are asked to submit pleadings by email, fax or mail.  The regular fee for email/fax will be waived.  

• Email: clerkofcourt@missoulacounty.us
• Fax: (406) 258-4899
• Mailing Address: Clerk of Court, 200 W Broadway, Missoula MT  59802
• Delivery Address: Clerk of Court, 199 W Pine St, Missoula, MT  59802

Judges/Courtrooms

Administrative Order - In Re: Continuing Operations of the Courts of the Fourth Judicial District - COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

Shelter in Place Order from Chief Justice McGrath 03/27/2020

Memo from Chief Justice Mike McGrath 03/17/2020

Memo from Chief Justice Mike McGrath 03/13/2020

Missoula County

Missoula City-County Health Department COVID-19 Information