Treasurer
The office of the Treasurer receives and disburses all monies, as dictated by state law, and records these transactions. The Treasurer, an elected official, reports to the Montana State Department of Revenue on administrative matters while the County Commissioners have budgetary authority.
The office is divided into two groups. One deals with motor vehicle matters, including registrations, title transfers, applications, and the issuance of temporary stickers and permits. The other serves as the general office for activities including receipts from taxes, fees, and intergovernmental transfers. It also processes disbursements, invests funds, maintains bank accounts, seizes tax-delinquent property, handles tax protests, and issues moving permits for mobile homes.
Pay and view your property taxes online.
All major credit and debit cards along with e-checks are accepted. Fees for Credit Card usage are a percent of the transaction, Debit card fees are $3 per transaction, and E-check fees are $2 per transaction and are accepted online only.
Online Mailing Address Change FormPrint/Mail Mailing Address Change Form
Multipayment Contract For Property Taxes
Montana Motor Vehicle Division
This is a State office.
For more information visit the Official State Website.
A Drivers Services Examiner is at the Stillwater County Courthouse every Thursday and Friday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Although appointments are recommended walk-ins are accepted but not guaranteed. The Motor Vehicle Division Customer Care’s phone number for scheduling driver’s license, State ID and Real ID appointments is 406-444-1772 and features a call-back option. Rather than waiting on hold, customers can now leave their phone number to be called back in the order their call was received. No long-distance charges are incurred by the customer if they are calling from a “406” area code.
Real ID Information
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Jerry Friend
TreasurerPhone: 406-322-8021Term Expires December 31, 2026
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Norma Brewer
Deputy TreasurerPhone: 406-322-8026
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Chris Grover
ClerkPhone: 406-322-8024
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Kelsey Olson
ClerkPhone: 406-322-8023
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Treasurer
Physical Address
400 East 3rd Avenue North
Columbus, MT 59019
Mailing Address
PO Box 629
Columbus, MT 59019
Phone: 406-322-8020
Located on the first floor of the Courthouse in the southeast corner.
Hours
- 8 am to 5 pm
Monday through Friday - Title work until 4 pm
- Closed on Holidays
- 8 am to 5 pm
- How do I get my Real ID?
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You are not required to get a Montana REAL ID compliant license or ID; however, a Montana REAL ID compliant license or ID or another acceptable form of identification is required to fly domestically and access federal facilities by May 7, 2025. Alternative options, such as a passport or passport card, are acceptable forms of identification. To see what documentation is required and to schedule an appointment: additional information link.
- How do I title and register my vehicle in Montana?
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A title is a document that establishes the legal owner of a vehicle. And it's not just automobiles. Titles are required for the following: motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, camper, motorboat, personal watercraft, sailboat, or snowmobile. As the buyer, you have 40 days from the sale date to transfer the ownership of the vehicle to you. For more information go to MDV Site.