Clerk of District Court
Dianne F. Rummel
406-827-6906
dirummel@mt.gov

MARRIAGE LICENSE INFORMATION
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$53.00 FEE
REQUIREMENTS: THE PRESENCE OF BOTH THE BRIDE AND THE GROOM, PICTURE ID OF BOTH PARTIES, KNOWLEDGE OF MOTHERS MAIDEN NAME, YOUR PARENTS BIRTH STATE. IF EITHER PARTY HAS BEEN DIVORCED, YOU'LL NEED TO KNOW THE COUNTY AND STATE WHERE THE DIVORCE TOOK PLACE, AND THE DATE OF THE FINAL DECREE. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE PROCESS OF A MARRIAGE LICENSE TAKES ABOUT 25 MINUTES, SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU GIVE US ENOUGH TIME BEFORE THE LUNCH HOUR OR THE END OF THE DAY WHEN YOU COME IN.

THE BRIDE, IF UNDER THE AGE OF 50 AND CAPABLE OF BEARING CHILDREN, HAS TO HAVE A BLOOD TEST BEFORE THE LICENSE CAN BE ISSUED. IF SHE IS OVER 50 OR UNABLE TO HAVE CHILDREN A DOCTOR'S NOTE TO THAT AFFECT CAN REPLACE THE BLOOD TEST.

THERE IS NO WAITING PERIOD REQUIRED ONCE THE LICENSE HAS BEEN ISSUED BEFORE GETTING MARRIED, BUT THE LICENSE IS ONLY GOOD FOR 180 DAYS AFTER ISSUED.

IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER QUESTIONS THAT WE HAVE NOT ADDRESSED, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT OUR OFFICE AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER.

PASSPORTS

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http://travel.state.gov

PASSPORT APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT ALL COUNTY CLERK OF COURT LOCATIONS.

FEES

16 YEARS AND OLDER $67.00

15 YEARS AND YOUNGER $52.00

FOR ALL NEW PASSPORT APPLICATIONS THERE IS A $30.00 AGENT FEE MADE PAYABLE TO DIANNE RUMMEL.

RENEWAL FEE $67.00, THIS IS A DIFFERENT FORM, AND THERE IS NOT AN AGENT FEE REQUIRED. YOU CAN PICK UP THIS FORM AT THE CLERK OF COURT'S OFFICE, FILL IT OUT, ATTACH YOUR PICTURES AND EXPIRED PASSPORT. SEND IT TO THE PASSPORT AGENCY ADDRESS LISTED ON THE FORM WITH THE FEE.

TO EXPEDITE YOUR PASSPORT IS AN ADDITIONAL $60.00

REQUIREMENTS:

TWO, (2) PASSPORT PICTURES: CAN BE TAKEN AT MOST LOCAL NEWSPAPER OFFICE , OR PHOTO SHOP. PLEASE, DO NOT ATTACH PICTURES TO APPLICATION YOURSELF.

DRIVERS LICENSE OR OTHER FORM OF PICTURE ID: IF APPLICANT IS UNDER 14 YEARS OF AGE, A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST SIGN APPLICATION. WE CAN USE YOUR LICENSE OR ID FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES: AND

ORIGINAL OR CERTIFED COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE: FOR PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP. APPLICANT WILL RECEIVE BIRTH CERTIFICATE BACK WITH THEIR PASSPORT. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE, WE HAVE ADDRESSES TO EACH STATE TO OBTAIN ONE.

WHEN APPLICANT HAS FILLED OUT APPLICATION, AND HAS ALL THE REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE THE PASSPORT, GO TO THE CLOSEST OR MOST CONVENIENT CLERK OF COURT'S OFFICE. THE APPLICATION MUST BE SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE PASSPORT AGENT. THE AGENT WILL THEN SIGN AND SEAL THE APPLICATION AND MAIL IT TO THE PASSPORT AGENCY FOR PROCESSING. THIS TAKES APPROXIMATELY 4 TO 6 WEEKS. YOU CAN HAVE YOUR APPLICATION EXPEDITED, FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $60.00, AND IT WILL BE PROCESSED IN APPROXIMATELY 10 WORKING DAYS.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE AN APPLICATION SENT TO YOU, OR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL, OR CALL US WITH YOUR NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, AT: 406-827-6906

Location
PO Box 519
1111 Main St.
Thompson Falls, Mt. 59873

Hours:
M-F
8:00am -12:00pm
1:00pm-5:00pm