The forms on this site are provided by the State Law Library, not the Clerk of District Court's office. We do not guarantee the accuracy of the forms. Any documents filed in our office must meet the requirements of the Montana Code Annotated, the Uniform District Court Rules, and the Local Court Rules.
The passport application, renewal application, and more detailed information on fees and required documentation are available with the U.S. Department of State Site.
All passport applications for minors under age 16 require the consent of both parents. If both parents are not able to appear at the Clerk of Court, the absent parent must submit a notarized statement of permission. This form is available at this office and at the U.S. Government passport site. Persons age 16 and 17 must have one parent's or legal guardian's signature in addition to their own.
Passports take about 8 - 11 weeks to process
Expedite service takes about 5 - 7 weeks to process
Passport Photo
Certified Birth Certificate
State issued ID or Tribal ID
Passport books/cards prices vary please contact District Court Office.
Written Request is required on all copies and searches. Please provide as much information as possible. Send your written request along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope to our office at:
Clerk of Court P.O. Box 908 Hardin, MT 59304
Payments must be received first before any copies or searches are done. Only Cashiers checks or money orders are accepted through the mail. We only accept checks from Attorney's Offices.
Copy & Search Fees
Copy of Marriage License - $5 (Marriage licenses are sealed for 3 years from the date of marriage and copies are only available to the bride and groom. In order to obtain a copy of your marriage license, for identification purposes, your request should include a copy of your legible government ID.)
Copy of Divorce Decree - $10
Copies (except Marriage License and Divorce Decree) - $1 per page for the first 10 pages, $0.50 per page for each additional page
Certification with Seal - $2 per document
Searches - $2 per name per year for the first seven years each, $1 per name per year for each additional year thereafter
