Flathead County Court Information

Courts, filing fees, e-filing, and clerk contacts for Flathead County, Montana.

Need to file or serve in Flathead County? 1Court can file and serve it for you.

Start →

Filing at a Glance

Verified from official sources · 2026-07-26
Civil filing fee
$90.00
E-filing
No
Case lookup
Free online
Divorce / family
$170.00

At $90, the civil filing fee in Flathead County is lower than most nearby counties (median $120 across 6 nearby counties).

Clerk of Court

Flathead County Clerk of District Court

Sara Smith

Self-Help & Jury

Jury Service(406) 758-5870
E-FilingNo

Montana Courts eFiling (mtefile) · optional for self-represented; used by attorneys/authorized filers

Open e-filing portal →
Civil Complaint
$90.00
$90.00 (commencement of a civil action or proceeding, per MCA 25-1-201; 2025 Montana Code Annotated)
Divorce / Family
$170.00
$170.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage, per MCA 25-1-201; 2025 MCA)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to file a civil case in Flathead County?

    The civil filing fee in Flathead County, Montana is $90.00 (commencement of a civil action or proceeding, per MCA 25-1-201; 2025 Montana Code Annotated)

  • How much does it cost to file for divorce or a family case in Flathead County?

    $170.00 (petition for dissolution of marriage, per MCA 25-1-201; 2025 MCA)

  • Can I e-file court documents in Flathead County?

    Yes. E-filing is available through Montana Courts eFiling.

  • Is there a free online case search for Flathead County?

    Yes. You can look up cases online at dcportal.pubcourts.mt.gov.

  • Where do I file court documents in Flathead County?

    Filings go to the Flathead County Clerk of District Court. You can reach the clerk at (406) 758-5870.

Building with court data?

Free read-only MCP server, plus a monthly change-feed of what changed — for EFSPs, legal software, and AI teams.

Developers & data →
Flathead County, Montana Courts — Filing Fees, E-Filing & Clerk | 1Court