Lake County Clerk & Recorder
Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Ave E - room 214, Polson, Montana, 59860

Contact & location
- Address
- Lake County Courthouse, 106 4th Ave E - room 214, Polson, Montana, 59860
- Mail-in address
- Lake County Clerk & Recorder106 4th Ave E, Polson, Montana, 59860
- Records for
- Lake County, Montana
- Phone
- 406-883-7208
- Official site
- Government website ↗
Last verified July 14, 2026
This office issues Montana state records
Lake County follows Montana’s fees, eligibility rules and processing times. Compare the statewide baseline below before choosing where to go.
- $16.00
- Montana birth certificate fee
- 3–4 weeks
- Statewide processing
- 1,137,233
- Montana population
This office charges $8.00 — $8.00 less than the Montana fee.
See full Montana requirements, IDs & fees →Office hours
| Monday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
| Saturday | closed |
| Sunday | closed |
Certificates, fees & processing
| Record | Fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate | $8.00 | 3–4 weeksMontana estimate |
| Death Certificate | $7.00 | 3–4 weeksMontana estimate |
Processing times are set at state level — county offices do not publish their own — and are estimates that vary with demand.
The Lake County Clerk & Recorder’s office or registry of vital records, offers a wide range of crucial services. These offices play a vital role in the protection and provision of essential documents such as birth certificates, death certificates . In addition to maintaining these primary records, they are responsible for managing and issuing copies of birth, marriage, and death records that occurred within the Township of Polson. Alongside record maintenance, this office provides valuable services like issuing certified copies of documents, overseeing the registration of domestic partnerships, and offering assistance to rectify any errors detected in vital records. Through these comprehensive services, the vital records office ensures the accuracy, accessibility, and integrity of vital records for the benefit of the community.
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