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Clerk Of District Court
-Keep records and set the schedule of the District Court
-Keep or dispose of all books, indexes and papers filed in the Clerk of District Court office
-Attend Court sessions
-Enter all Order, Judgment and Decrees for the record
-Is the Jury Commissioner for the County
-Receipt and Disburse Trust Accounts
-Issue and Record Marriage Licenses
Copies and Search requests need to be sent to: clerkofcourt.stillwater@mt.gov
Information about small claims and Orders of Protection can be found in the Justice of the Peace office (please see their website).Justice Court Website
Information about Birth and Death certificates can be found at the Clerk and Recorders office (please see their website).Clerk & Recorders Website
The Clerk of District Court in Stillwater County does process passport applications. If you have any questions please contact the office or check out the following website :U.S. Passports Website
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Melissa Ranstrom
Clerk of District Court and Jury CommissionerTerm Expires December 31, 2028
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Patricia Reiter
Deputy Clerk of Court
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Clerk of District Court
Physical Address
400 East 3rd Avenue North
PO Box 367
Columbus, MT 59019
Phone: 406-322-8030
Monday through Friday
8 am to 5 pm
- What do I need to obtain a marriage license?
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- $53.00 in cash
- some form of state or federally-issued photo identification
- proof of termination of previous marriage (final decree or death certificate)
- both parties need to appear
- How do I file for a divorce?
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- Parties must file a petition for dissolution and the fee is $200.00 in cash
- Most dissolution packets and parenting plan packets are located in our office. However, please call in advance to make sure we have the appropriate forms on hand. Our forms are provided by the Self-Help Law Center in Billings, Montana. Parties may also contact the Self Help Law Center directly for the appropriate forms at 406-969-3531 or online at Self Help Forms.
- I cannot afford to pay for an attorney–how do I get an attorney to represent me?
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- For civil cases, contact Montana Legal Services Association at 1-800-666-6899 or online at Montana Law Help.
- For criminal cases, contact the Region 9 Public Defender’s Office at 406-256-6861 or online at Montana State Public Defender.