The District Court is a cornerstone of the judicial system, responsible for maintaining accurate court records, processing legal documents, and supporting judges, attorneys, and the public. The Clerk ensures that court operations run smoothly, efficiently, and in accordance with the law.
The fees of clerk of district court (MCA* 25-1-201). (1) The clerk of the district court shall collect the following fees:
EFFECTIVE July 1, 2023 (updated 5-17-2024)
| SERVICE | FEE |
|---|---|
| ADOPTION - filing Petition | $105.00 |
| AMENDMENT OF PARENTING PLAN - contested only | $120.00 |
| APPEAL FROM LOWER COURT (does not apply to small claims cases or courts of record) | $30.00 |
| APPEAL FROM LOWER COURTS OF RECORD / SMALL CLAIMS | $10.00 |
| APPEARANCE - For the appearance of each defendant or each respondent | $70.00 |
| AUTHENTICATION / EXEMPLIFICATION | $6.00 |
| CERTIFICATION - For certification with a seal | $2.00 |
| CIVIL COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION – by plaintiff, petitioner, or appellant – includes Invalidity | $120.00 |
| COPY OF DECREE OF DISSOLUTION – includes all docs incorporated by reference | $10.00 |
| COPY OF MARRIAGE LICENSE | $5.00 |
| COPY OF DOCUMENTS – hard copy | $1.00 per page for first ten pages, $0.50 per page thereafter |
| COPY OF DOCUMENTS – electronic image | $0.25 per page |
| DISSOLUTION COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION – Includes Summary & Joint Dissolution | $200.00 |
| EXECUTIONS / WRITS OF ASSISTANCE / ORDERS OF SALE – for Issuance | $5.00 |
| FOREIGN JUDGMENT | $90.00 |
| FOREIGN PROBATE – with certificate; appoint domiciliary PR | $85.00 |
| GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE | $126.00 |
| INTERVENTION COMPLAINT | $80.00 |
| JUDGMENT – for entry of judgment from prevailing party | $50.00 |
| LEGAL SEPARATION COMMENCEMENT OF ACTION – for filing petition | $180.00 |
| MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUANCE | For issuing, filing, and recording marriage |
| DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE – for filing and recording the declaration | $53.00 |
| MARRIAGE LICENSE – DOUBLE PROXY | $83.00 |
| NOTARIZATION / OATH and JURAT – for each Notarization with Court seal | $1.00 |
| PROBATE / GUARDIANSHIP / CONSERVATORSHIP – Formal or Informal Probate; Ancillary | $100.00 |
| SEARCHES | $2.00 per name per year up to 7 yrs - $1.00 per name per year thereafter |
| SUBSTITUTION OF JUDGE - For each motion filed | $100.00 |
| TRANSCRIPT OF JUDGMENT - For preparation of a transcript | $4.00 |
| For filing a transcript from another jurisdiction | $50.00 |
| TRANSMISSION of CASE TO ANOTHER COURT (removal to Federal Court; appeals to Supreme Court) | $5.00 |
| VENUE CHANGE – for filing from another district court (incoming) | $10.00 |
| for Transfer to another jurisdiction (outgoing) | $5.00 |
| WRIT of EXECUTION / WRIT of ASSISTANCE / ORDERS of SALE – for issuance | $5.00 |