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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Broadwater County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Montana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Broadwater County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Broadwater County, Montana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
8,302
Population
Census estimate
2,872
Households
Census estimate
$61,679
Median income
Annual household
$335,700
Median home value
Census ACS
Townsend
County seat
In Montana
Criminal records
see state portal
Court records
2 sources
Wants & warrants
see state portal
Property records
1 source
Vital records
see state portal
Voter records
see state portal
Professional licenses
see state portal
Recorded documents
see state portal
Count of verified official sources per record type. Multiple sources One source Use state portal
Broadwater County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Broadwater County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Montana Court Locator Montana Court Locator |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Broadwater County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Broadwater County state portal below |
| Property records | Montana Site Selector |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Broadwater County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Broadwater County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Broadwater County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Broadwater County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Broadwater County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Broadwater County Records
2026
Broadwater County official government portal active
The official Broadwater County government website at www.broadwatercountymt.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Broadwater County court records portal verified
State court system links for Broadwater County verified against the Montana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Broadwater County property records online
Broadwater County property assessment and recorder office online portal active in 2026.
2026
FBI Identity History Summary (federal complement)
For records that may exist outside Montana, the FBI Identity History Summary at fbi.gov complements all county-level state records.
The 4-Step Broadwater County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Broadwater County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Broadwater County clerk's office is the first stop.
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Step 2 — Use the Montana statewide systems
Criminal background, court case search, voter registration, and professional licensing are all run at the Montana state level — not by the county.
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Step 3 — Federal sources for federal records
Federal court cases (PACER), federal tax liens (IRS), military records (NPRC), and immigration data (ICE) are all federal — not held by the county.
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Step 4 — Cross-check before relying on data
Most county portals lag 24-48 hours behind the courthouse. For time-sensitive verification, call the clerk directly.
Five Things People Get Wrong About Broadwater County Records
❌ Myth: "Broadwater County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Broadwater County are held by the Montana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Broadwater County are gone everywhere."
✓ Truth: False. Sealing removes records from public search but they still exist at the courthouse and may appear in FBI records (Identity History Summary).
❌ Myth: "Free 'instant background' sites have Broadwater County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Montana state repository has verified, current Broadwater County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Broadwater County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Broadwater County assessor's value is for property tax purposes only — usually below market value.
❌ Myth: "All county records older than 50 years are public."
✓ Truth: Partially false. Public-records rules vary by record type AND state. Court records and deeds are usually older-public; vital records remain restricted longer (often 75-125 years).
Primary Sources (All Verified)
- www.broadwatercountymt.gov — Official Broadwater County government website
- courts.mt.gov — Court records — official source
- svc.mt.gov — Property records — official source
- fbi.gov — FBI Identity History Summary (federal record)
Related — Broadwater County & Montana Records
For records not specific to Broadwater County, use Montana's statewide system or the national hub.
📍 Montana statewide record systems:
- Montana Court Records →
- Montana Criminal Records →
- Montana Property Records →
- Montana Vital Records →
- Montana Voter Records →
- Montana Wants & Warrants →
- Montana Licenses →
- Montana Recorded Documents →
🇺🇸 National hubs:
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Montana statewide records: Court records · Criminal records · Wants & warrants · Property records · Vital records · Voter records · Licenses · Recorded docs
National directories: Court records · Criminal records · Property records · Vital records · Federal databases
About Broadwater County, Montana
Broadwater County is located in west-central Montana. The county seat is Townsend (official site: https://www.broadwatercountymt.gov/).
- Population: 8,302
- Households: 2,872
- Median household income: $61,679
- Median home value: $335,700
- Below poverty line: 9.1%
- Land area: 1,192.4 sq mi
- Population density: 7.0 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 1
- NCES schools indexed: 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Broadwater County?
Broadwater County court cases are searchable through the Montana Court Locator portal: https://courts.mt.gov/CourtLocator/. Montana also operates a state-level case lookup through the Montana Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
Can my employer see a sealed record in Montana?
Generally, most private employers running a standard name-based check cannot see a sealed Montana record. However, government employers, law enforcement, schools, healthcare facilities, and any role requiring a fingerprint-based check can see sealed records under specific statutory exemptions. Confirm specifics with the sealing court.
Does an active warrant show up on a background check in Montana?
Yes. Active warrants in Montana appear on name-based criminal background checks through the Montana Department of Justice system the moment they are entered. Some employers also run a separate NCIC warrant query, which catches federal warrants as well.
How do I run a Montana background check?
Montana background checks are handled by the Montana Department of Justice. Name-based searches are available through the official state portal (per-search fee applies). Fingerprint-based checks — required for licensing, foster care, and many employers — must be submitted through an approved vendor.