Chouteau County, MT Public Records
Chouteau County has an estimated population of 5,880 (2024) across 3,973 square miles of land. In Montana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder. Court cases are handled by the Montana Judicial Branch; use the official links below to find the courthouse and clerk for Chouteau County.
📍 Chouteau County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 5,880 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 3,973 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | Fort BentonPopulation 1,422 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Chouteau County, MT
These are the main offices to visit in person in Chouteau County: the District Court clerk for court case files. Details come from official state and court directories; hours and services can change, so call or check the official website before you go. Anything the official source does not list is marked “Not stated”.
⚖️ Chouteau County Clerk of District Court
| Address | 1308 Franklin, Fort Benton, MT 59442-0459 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (406) 622-5024 |
| Hours | Not stated |
| Records available | Montana District Court case records for the county (felonies, civil cases, divorce and family cases, probate, juvenile) |
| Official website | Not stated |
| Sources | courts.mt.gov/…/12thJudicialDistrict ↗ courts.mt.gov/…/court-locator ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Chouteau County, MT
Criminal case records for Chouteau County are kept by the court that heard each case. In Montana, felony cases are tried in District Court; misdemeanors are heard by justice, city and municipal courts. Many court records are public and can be viewed or copied at the clerk's office of the court that heard the case. Source: courts.mt.gov ↗
⚖️ Where to get criminal records for Chouteau County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Chouteau County, MT
A people search for Chouteau County pulls together public records such as court cases, property records and address history. It is for personal use only: under the FCRA it may not be used to screen tenants, employees, or for credit or insurance decisions. The official record sources for Chouteau County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Chouteau County
| Sex offender registry | Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry (Montana Department of Justice) Source: dojmt.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
📋 Arrest Records in Chouteau County, MT
Arrest and booking records for Chouteau County are created by the arresting agency — usually the local police department, the county sheriff's office or the Montana Highway Patrol. Once someone is charged, the case becomes a court record at the court that handles criminal cases for the area.
📋 Where to get arrest records for Chouteau County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Chouteau County, MT
Court records for Chouteau County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Chouteau County, with addresses from the official Montana Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Chouteau County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Chouteau County, MT
In Montana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder. Property tax assessments are kept by the Montana Department of Revenue.
🏠 Where to get property records for Chouteau County
| Land records | In Montana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder. |
📜 Vital Records in Chouteau County, MT
Certified birth and death certificates for Montana are issued by the state vital records office; in some places a county or local office can also issue copies. Statewide records can also be ordered from the Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records.
📜 Where to get vital records for Chouteau County
| State vital records office | Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records Source: dphhs.mt.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Chouteau County, MT
The official sex offender registry for Chouteau County is maintained by the state. Search it directly — it is free and updated by law enforcement. Registry information may not be used to threaten, intimidate or harass anyone.
🔒 Where to get sex offender registry for Chouteau County
| Official registry | Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry (Montana Department of Justice) Source: dojmt.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Chouteau County, MT
Divorce cases in Montana are heard by the District Court in each county. The full divorce case file, including the final decree, is kept by the clerk of that court. Some state vital records offices also issue divorce certificates or verifications; check with the Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records.
📄 Where to get divorce records for Chouteau County
| Divorce court | Divorce cases in Montana are heard by the District Court in each county. |
| State vital records office | Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records Source: dphhs.mt.gov ↗ |
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
Largest Communities in Chouteau County
Fort Benton (1,422), Big Sandy (604), Geraldine (206) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.