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Montana Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 56 counties in Montana, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Beaverhead30 days
Big Horn30 days
Blaine30 days
Broadwater30 days
Carbon30 days
Carter30 days
Cascade30 days
Chouteau30 days
Custer30 days
Daniels30 days
Dawson30 days
Deer Lodge30 days
Fallon30 days
Fergus30 days
Flathead30 days
Gallatin30 days
Garfield30 days
Glacier30 days
Golden Valley30 days
Granite30 days
Hill30 days
Jefferson30 days
Judith Basin30 days
Lake30 days
Lewis and Clark30 days
Liberty30 days
Lincoln30 days
McCone30 days
Madison30 days
Meagher30 days
Mineral30 days
Missoula30 days
Musselshell30 days
Park30 days
Petroleum30 days
Phillips30 days
Pondera30 days
Powder River30 days
Powell30 days
Prairie30 days
Ravalli30 days
Richland30 days
Roosevelt30 days
Rosebud30 days
Sanders30 days
Sheridan30 days
Silver Bow30 days
Stillwater30 days
Sweet Grass30 days
Teton30 days
Toole30 days
Treasure30 days
Valley30 days
Wheatland30 days
Wibaux30 days
Yellowstone30 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Montana?

In Montana, officiants typically have 30 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Montana?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Montana. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Montana?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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