Fergus County, MT Public Records
Fergus County has an estimated population of 11,862 (2024) across 4,339 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 Fergus County.
📍 Fergus County at a Glance
| Population (2024 est.) | 11,862 Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Land area | 4,339 sq mi Source: www2.census.gov ↗ |
| Largest community | LewistownPopulation 6,204 (2024 est.) |
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🏛️ Courthouse & Records Offices in Fergus County, MT
These are the main offices to visit in person in Fergus 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”.
⚖️ Fergus County Clerk of District Court
| Address | 712 W. Main Street, Suite 303, Lewistown, MT 59457 |
| Directions | Get directions ↗ |
| Phone | (406) 535-5026 |
| 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/…/10thJudicialDistrict ↗ courts.mt.gov/…/court-locator ↗ |
| Last verified | October 17, 2026 |
⚖️ Criminal Records in Fergus County, MT
Criminal case records for Fergus 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 Fergus County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🔍 Background Check in Fergus County, MT
A people search for Fergus 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 Fergus County are listed below.
🔍 Where to get background check for Fergus 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 Fergus County, MT
Arrest and booking records for Fergus 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 Fergus County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🏛️ Court Records in Fergus County, MT
Court records for Fergus County include civil suits, small claims, landlord-tenant cases, criminal cases, family matters and probate (estates). Below are the courts that serve Fergus County, with addresses from the official Montana Judicial Branch directory.
🏛️ Where to get court records for Fergus County
| State court system | Montana Judicial Branch |
🏠 Property Records in Fergus 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 Fergus County
| Land records | In Montana, deeds, mortgages and other land records are recorded by the County Clerk and Recorder. |
📜 Vital Records in Fergus 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 Fergus County
| State vital records office | Montana DPHHS – Office of Vital Records Source: dphhs.mt.gov ↗ |
🔒 Sex Offender Registry in Fergus County, MT
The official sex offender registry for Fergus 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 Fergus County
| Official registry | Montana Sexual or Violent Offender Registry (Montana Department of Justice) Source: dojmt.gov ↗ |
📄 Divorce Records in Fergus 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 Fergus 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 Fergus County
Lewistown (6,204), Denton (212), Moore (201), Winifred (176), Grass Range (115) 2024 population estimates, U.S. Census Bureau.