Applicants may apply online without an in-person visit to the clerk's office or may schedule an appointment.

Online (Without an in-person visit)

• Applicants must 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 number provided to administer the notary oath, collect the $55 marriage license fee, payable by Visa or MC, and mail the marriage license to the applicant's address.

Appointment

• Call (406) 258-4780 to schedule an appointment. 
• Applicants must use the online marriage application system to complete the application prior to the appointment. 
• Proof of age, such as a driver's license or passport, is required.
• Upon arrival at the courthouse, wait in your vehicle until called to limit congestion.
• Maintain physical distancing of 6 feet in the customer service area. Tape markings on the floor provide accurate 6 feet distances.
• A cloth face covering is strongly encouraged.  Disposable masks are available upon request.
• Hand sanitizer will be available for customers.
• Staff will wipe down counters, pens, glass barriers and other items between customers.

Cost

• The cost for issuing a marriage license is $53, payable by cash, money order, Visa or MasterCard.
• If paying by credit or debit card 1.995% plus a $1.25 processing fee will be added to your transaction. 
• Personal checks not accepted.
• Note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the credit card processing fees are waived.

Under Age 18

• If one or both of the parties are not 18 years of age, there are special requirements.

Information Needed for Application

• Date of Birth of both applicants
• City, county and state/foreign country of birth of both applicants
• Father's first, middle and last name
• Father's current city and state of residence
• Father's state/foreign country of birth
• Mother's first, middle and maiden name
• Mother's current city and state of residence
• Mother's state/foreign country of birth
• If either party was previously married, the dates of previous divorce/dissolution or spousal death along with the county/state of the occurrence.

NOTE: A marriage license is valid for 180 days, may be obtained in any county in Montana but is valid only in Montana.