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Last reviewed: June 04, 2026 · Methodology: all Granite County record-source URLs verified against the official local and Montana state publishers on the review date. 4 primary .gov / official sources cited below.
Granite County — Key Numbers (2026)
Population, demographics, and county-seat data for Granite County, Montana — verified against U.S. Census 2024 estimates.
3,602
Population
Census estimate
1,343
Households
Census estimate
$53,917
Median income
Annual household
$283,300
Median home value
Census ACS
Philipsburg
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
Granite County Records at a Glance
| Record type | Granite County verified sources |
|---|---|
| Court records | Granite County Resource Guide Montana District Courts |
| Criminal records | No verified source — see Granite County state portal below |
| Wants & warrants | No verified source — see Granite County state portal below |
| Property records | Property Record Card - Montana Online Services |
| Vital records | No verified source — see Granite County state portal below |
| Voter records | No verified source — see Granite County state portal below |
| Professional licenses | No verified source — see Granite County state portal below |
| Recorded documents | No verified source — see Granite County state portal below |
Count of officially verified .gov / .us record sources cataloged for Granite County. Data verified June 04, 2026.
What Changed in 2026 — Granite County Records
2026
Granite County official government portal active
The official Granite County government website at www.granitecountymt.gov continues to serve as the canonical local source.
2026
Granite County court records portal verified
State court system links for Granite County verified against the Montana judiciary portal in 2026.
2026
Granite County property records online
Granite 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 Granite County Records Pathway
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Step 1 — Start at the Granite County clerk/courthouse
For most local records (court cases, property deeds, marriage licenses), the Granite 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 Granite County Records
❌ Myth: "Granite County maintains all criminal records."
✓ Truth: False. Criminal records for Granite County are held by the Montana state repository, NOT the county. The county sheriff has only the local arrest log.
❌ Myth: "Records sealed in Granite 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 Granite County data."
✓ Truth: False. Only the official Montana state repository has verified, current Granite County data. Free sites often have stale data.
❌ Myth: "The Granite County assessor's value is what I'll sell my home for."
✓ Truth: False. The Granite 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.granitecountymt.gov — Official Granite 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 — Granite County & Montana Records
For records not specific to Granite 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:
Related Public Records
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 Granite County, Montana
Granite County is located in west-central Montana. The county seat is Philipsburg (official site: https://www.granitecountymt.gov/).
- Population: 3,602
- Households: 1,343
- Median household income: $53,917
- Median home value: $283,300
- Below poverty line: 13.1%
- Land area: 1,727.2 sq mi
- Population density: 2.1 people / sq mi
- Public libraries indexed: 2
- NCES schools indexed: 7
Granite County Resource Guide
Official Free
This Resource Guide was prepared by Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps Members. Although we do our · best to keep these guides current, please contact programs directly for the most accurate and up-to- Assists with court cases in Deer Lodge, Granite, and Powell Counties .
Property Record Card - Montana Online Services
Official Free
To access your property information, enter a property number, assessment code, name, or address in the search box above · TIP: After entering a search term, select a county to improve search speed
Montana Sexual Violent Offender Registry
Official Free
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EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DATA GOVERNING BOARD
Official Free
Montana Department of Administration | P.O. Box 200101, Helena, MT 59620-0101 | Director’s Office (406) 444-2460 · Location: Capitol Building or Zoom
DLI Record Search
Official Free
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Granite County
Official Free
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Online Business Services | Official Montana Secretary of State
Business, Voter & Other
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Montana SOS business search.
biz.sosmt.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I look up court cases in Granite County?
Granite County court cases are searchable through the Granite County Resource Guide portal: https://courts.mt.gov/external/selfhelp/resources/granite.pdf. Montana also operates a state-level case lookup through the Montana Courts system. For federal matters, see PACER.
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.
What's the difference between sealing and expunging a record in Montana?
In Montana, a sealed record is hidden from public view but still exists and remains visible to law enforcement, licensing boards, and some employers. An expunged record is treated by Montana law as if it never happened — though FBI and federal records may persist regardless of state action. The relief process runs through the sentencing court.
Are Granite County records free to search?
Yes — every link on this page goes to an official government source. Basic searches are free. Certified copies and formal background checks carry the standard government fee.