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1. What are your hours?

All offices of Richland County are open 8AM to 5PM Monday through Friday, with the exception of the following Holidays:

• January 1 - New Years Day
• Third Monday in February - President’s Day
• Good Friday (Offices close at Noon)
• May 31 - Memorial Day
• July 4 (or observed date) - Independence Day
• First Monday in September - Labor Day
• Second Monday in October - Columbus Day
• November 11 - Veterans Day
• Last Thursday AND Friday in November - Thanksgiving
• December 24 - Christmas Eve (Offices close at Noon)
• December 25 - Christmas Day

2. How do I contact a city/county department?

Visit the Staff Directory to find all Richland County department and staff contact information.

To contact the City of Sidney, please follow the link, or call (406) 433-2809. To contact the Town of Fairview, please follow the link, or call (406) 742-5616.

3. Where do I go to title a vehicle, or get license plates?

Vehicle registration, and license plates are obtained through The Richland County Treasurer’s Office. The Treasurer’s office is located on the second floor of the old courthouse at 201 W. Main St, in Sidney. Title work cannot be completed after 4:45PM, so if you’re attempting to transfer a title please arrive prior to that time.

4. Where do I go to get a copy of my Montana birth certificate?

Certified copies of your Montana birth certificate can be obtained at the Clerk & Recorder’s office. The Clerk & Recorder’s office is located on the third floor of the old courthouse, at 201 W. Main St, in Sidney. 

The cost of each certified copy is $8.00 payable by check or cash only. Please bring photo ID with you.

5. Where do I go to apply for a passport?

You can apply for your passport at the Clerk of District Court’s Office. Their office is located on the second floor of the Law and Justice Center at 300 12th Ave NW, in Sidney. For additional details, please call (406) 433-1709.