Lewis and Clark County Clerk & Recorder
The Clerk & Recorder serves Lewis and Clark County and maintains its public records. Under Montana state law, the fees and requirements for most clerk services are set at the state level — select a service below to see what Montana requires, along with this office's contact information.
What do you need to do?
Select a service to see what Montana requires — fees, forms, and what to bring.
In Montana, the Clerk & Recorder records deeds (MCA 7-4-2611) and issues certified birth and death certificates for any Montana birth or death (50-15-121); it is the election administrator unless the county commission appoints one (13-1-301). Marriage licenses come from the Clerk of District Court (40-1-201), and the county Treasurer registers vehicles (61-3-303). Assumed business names are registered with the Montana Secretary of State, not the county (MCA 30-13-203 →).
The requirements shown are set at the state level and apply throughout Montana. This office's specific fees, hours, and accepted payment methods have not been independently verified. Contact them directly using the information above before you go.